Rising gold prices are prompting Indian consumers to sell old jewellery for cash, while organised jewellers expand cash-for-gold programmes to increase recycled gold supply.

Priority Jewels Limited's Rs 91.50 crore IPO opens August 28 and closes September 1, with the Mumbai-based B2B jewellery manufacturer listing on NSE and BSE on September 4.

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.

Rising gold prices are pushing Indian jewellers towards lower-purity jewellery, with 9-carat offerings gaining traction as retailers seek more accessible price points for consumers.

Aditya Birla Capital will enter India’s gold loan market, targeting 1,000 dedicated branches over three years as rising gold values support secured lending demand.

Sky Gold & Diamonds Ltd was added to the MSCI India Domestic Small Cap Index on August 17, as the jewellery maker reported positive operating cash flow for the quarter.

IIJS 2026 ended with healthy buyer attendance and active enquiries, while retailers remained selective on quantities, focusing on immediate demand, inventory rotation and festive requirements.

PNG Jewellers has rebranded its lightweight diamond jewellery brand LiteStyle as Yoou, with the business planning to expand its presence from 13 outlets to 100 stores by 2030.

GIA Alumni Collective hosts networking event during IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a message for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, highlighting the Indian gem and jewellery sector's global growth ahead of the exhibition in Mumbai this August.

As India raises gold import duty to 15%, leading jewellery players and trade bodies support gold conservation measures while warning of liquidity pressure, export challenges and rising risks to MSMEs.

The Finance Ministry has increased customs duty across multiple precious metal and jewellery categories, impacting gold, silver, platinum findings and recycled precious metal imports effective from May 13, 2026.

Jos Alukkas inaugurated a new jewellery showroom in Valliyur, Tamil Nadu, on May 2, 2026, strengthening its retail footprint in South India through a high-footfall, transit-linked location strategy.

Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond has secured over Rs 800 crore to expand retail operations, increase manufacturing capacity and scale deep-tech diamond applications across jewellery, semiconductor and industrial sectors globally.