Organized jewellers are expanding cash-for-gold programmes ahead of the festive season as elevated bullion prices affect fresh demand and retailers seek greater access to recycled gold.

Lalithaa Jewellery Mart made its stock-market debut on August 24, with shares listing at a premium on BSE and NSE after strong demand for its ?1,700-crore IPO.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has launched Nayraa, a natural gemstone jewellery collection, as part of its Gemstone Jewellery Festival across four southern states.

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Selling old gold jewellery can trigger capital gains tax, but buying new jewellery with the proceeds does not automatically offset the liability under Indian income-tax rules for taxpayers.

Keemti Jewels has opened its third Delhi-NCR store in Gurgaon in August 2026, taking its India retail network to 11 stores as the lab-grown diamond brand expands nationwide.

Kalamandir Jewellers has opened a 1,000-plus sq ft Platinum Experience Zone at its Vadodara flagship, expanding its dedicated platinum retail format across Gujarat.

Gadgil on family restructuring, budget-conscious gold buying, bridging legacy with a digital-first generation, and why his new book, Choosing Gold, is his story first and a PNG story second.

PNG Jewellers opened a company-owned store in Gurugram on August 15, expanding its Delhi NCR presence with gold, diamond and silver jewellery across categories.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee and The Metropolitan Museum of Art have unveiled a six-piece jewellery collection drawing on imperial medallions, architecture, statuary and religious imagery from the museum’s collection.

Indriya from Aditya Birla Jewellery has appointed actor Krithi Shetty as brand ambassador for Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, launching its Varalakshmi campaign ahead of the festive season.

International Institute of Gemology held its 32nd convocation in Mumbai, recognising 150 graduates across gemology, diamonds, jewellery design, manufacturing and retail disciplines.

Senco Gold reported 67% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1 FY27, with retail sales rising 50% and the showroom network expanding to 209 stores by June 2026.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee has entered a multi-year collaboration with New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, beginning with a high jewellery collection inspired by Byzantine art and craftsmanship.