IAGES marked its first anniversary on August 8 in Mumbai, reporting 140+ accredited partners across 750+ stores in 235+ cities and continued efforts to strengthen gold industry standards.

World Gold Council's Mid-Year Outlook 2026 says gold is likely to trade within a 5% range in H2, with geopolitical risks, central bank demand and India remaining key market drivers.

India’s gold market slowed through May and early June as higher import duties, price volatility and seasonal factors curtailed jewellery demand, while ETF outflows and imports also declined.

World Gold Council’s Q1 2026 report shows global gold demand rose 2% year-on-year as record prices reduced jewellery volumes but boosted bar, coin and ETF investment demand worldwide.

India’s gold industry body IAGES launches the #PehlaCheckIAGES campaign on December 4 in Mumbai, urging consumers to verify jewellers’ IAGES accreditation to promote ethical practices, transparency and sector-wide compliance.

The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 captures how jewellers continue to illuminate the nation’s economy and imagination

In a major consumer protection move, the Indian government has extended its hallmarking mandate to cover 9-karat gold jewellery, effective July 2025. Previously, hallmarking requirements only applied to gold pieces of 14K, 18K, and 22K standard.

In a significant step toward expanding its national footprint, Shringar House of Mangalsutra Limited, India’s leading name in mangalsutra manufacturing, has inaugurated its first branch office in North India

Dr. Renisha Chainani, Head of Research at Augmont, has welcomed the Reserve Bank of India’s consecutive repo rate cuts, highlighting their potential to ease financial burdens, stimulate economic growth, and bolster confidence in gold as a trusted investment amid changing market dynamics

In a historic moment for India’s gold market, the price of 24-carat gold in Kolkata crossed the Rs.1 lakh mark per 10 grams (inclusive of GST) on Monday evening

November saw central banks continue their aggressive gold acquisitions, with Poland leading the charge and China re-entering the market, underscoring gold’s lasting appeal as a stable asset

As the festive season approaches, the Indian gold market is showing promising signs of recovery, despite facing challenges from record-high prices and recent fluctuations in demand

The campaign marks a bold shift in focus towards natural diamond jewellery, reflecting the rising consumer demand for diamonds as an alternative to the traditionally dominant gold market.

India’s gold market is witnessing a significant boost in demand following a major reduction in import duties