As gold prices soar to historic highs this festive season, Indian consumers are redefining the way they buy jewellery — opting to exchange and recycle old gold instead of making fresh purchases. The surge in exchange-driven sales has set new records across leading jewellery brands, signalling a major shift in festive buying behaviour amid skyrocketing prices.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced that hallmarking of silver jewellery will become mandatory starting September 1, marking a significant expansion of quality controls in India's precious metals market.

The government has officially approved hallmarking for 9-karat gold jewellery, expanding the existing range of certified gold purities in an effort to make the yellow metal more accessible to cost-sensitive buyers.

Global central banks continued their steady accumulation of gold in May 2025, adding 20 tonnes to their reserves amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility. While the monthly total marked an increase from April’s 16 tonnes, it fell short of the 12-month average of 27 tonnes, according to the World Gold Council (WGC)

As changing gold import policies in India reshape buying behaviours, Dubai’s jewellery retailers are adapting fast. Once a top shopping destination for Indian tourists seeking price advantages, the city is now rebranding its appeal through innovative designs, diverse sourcing, and elevated craftsmanship to win back its core South Asian customer base

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

As Akshaya Tritiya approaches—a festival traditionally associated with prosperity, wealth, and new beginnings—jewellery houses across India are preparing for a surge in gold purchases. Among them, PP Jewellers by Pawan Gupta has unveiled a new gold collection aimed at marking the occasion with designs that blend tradition and contemporary appeal

For generations, gold has held a revered place in Indian culture, symbolizing good luck and heralding prosperous times. This deep-seated cultural bond continues to thrive, even as gold prices soar to unprecedented levels

India’s gold imports are set to drop by a staggering 85% in February compared to the same month last year, hitting their lowest level in two decades, according to a report by Reuters

The World Gold Council's latest report on Central Bank Gold Statistics for December 2024 highlights significant trends in global gold trading. Poland led gold imports with 90 tonnes for the year, followed by Turkey and India

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

Gold prices dipped close to 1% on Monday as a strong US dollar pressured precious metals, with investors closely monitoring US economic data and Federal Reserve comments for insights on interest rate trends

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has opened a new showroom on Hesaraghatta Main Road, Bengaluru, enhancing its presence in Karnataka with a 19th location in the city. The showroom, launched with actress Srinidhi Shetty in attendance, offers exclusive bridal and contemporary jewellery collections, accompanied by special festive promotions

The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) is advocating for a 'One Nation One Gold Rate' policy to standardize gold prices across India