India’s Gold Import Duty Hike May Reduce Demand by 10% in 2026: WGC
World Gold Council says India’s increase in gold import duty from 6% to 15% could reduce 2026 jewellery and investment demand by 50-60 tonnes amid weaker sentiment and higher unofficial inflows.
Why Customers Delay Jewellery Purchases: The Hidden Frictions Retailers Overlook
As jewellery consumers become more informed and cautious, retailers are increasingly facing delayed purchase decisions driven by friction in trust, storytelling, pricing clarity, customer engagement, and overall buying experience.
Jewels by Queenie and Treasures by Tiara Open Concept Store in South Mumbai
Jewels by Queenie and Treasures by Tiara have launched a concept jewellery and café retail space on Mumbai’s Peddar Road, combining experiential jewellery retail with hospitality and design-led merchandising.
Mother’s Day Gifting: The Rise of Mother-Daughter Jewellery Buying
As collaborative jewellery shopping gains momentum, retailers are witnessing higher ticket sizes, evolving design preferences, and stronger emotional engagement driven by mothers and daughters shopping together, observes Dhwani Rathod.
Dhirsons Jewellers Launches Mother’s Day Campaign ‘First Love. First Gold.’
Dhirsons Jewellers has introduced its Mother’s Day campaign, ‘First Love. First Gold.’, featuring gold and diamond jewellery collections across stores and online to mark the occasion through themed retail storytelling.
Senco Gold & Diamonds Launches Mother’s Day Campaign Across Digital Platforms
Senco Gold & Diamonds launched a Mother’s Day campaign on May 1, 2026, highlighting evolving maternal relationships through digital storytelling featuring influencers and consumers across multiple generations.
De Beers Group, GJEPC Launch Natural Diamond Promotion Through Cricket Broadcasts
De Beers Group, GJEPC and JioStar have launched a natural diamond promotion campaign during India’s cricket season, integrating jewellery styling, player-led storytelling and branded segments to strengthen consumer engagement.
IAGES Campaign Pushes Verification-Led Gold Buying During Akshaya Tritiya 2026
IAGES expanded its #PehlaCheckIAGES campaign across India during Akshaya Tritiya 2026, encouraging consumers to verify jewellers before purchase while positioning accreditation and transparency as differentiators for jewellery businesses.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: A Radiant Fusion of Tradition, Tech, and the Rise of Price-to-Look Luxury
The trends observed during Akshaya Tritiya 2026 — ranging from the rise of men’s accessories to the adoption of quick-commerce — indicate a market that is successfully blending its deep cultural roots with the demands of a modern, convenience-oriented era, says Dhwani Rathod.
PGI India Launches Platinum Season of Love 2026 Retail Activation
Platinum Guild International India launches Platinum Season of Love 2026 from April 17 to May 31 across India, aiming to drive platinum jewellery demand through retail partnerships, branded collections and marketing campaigns.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Jewellery Retailers Unveil Glittering Offers to Drive Festive Buying
With Akshaya Tritiya around the corner, jewellery retailers are unveiling festive offers, exclusive collections, and smart buying schemes to attract customers and maximize seasonal sales momentum across India.
PGI Reports Platinum Jewellery Gains Share in Q4 2025 Amid High Gold Prices
Platinum Guild International’s Q4 2025 review highlights regional market shifts, with platinum gaining share across China, India, Japan, and the US as record gold prices influence consumer demand patterns.
Dassani Brothers launches ‘Shubh Labh’ collection ahead of Akshay Tritiya 2026
Dassani Brothers has introduced its ‘Shubh Labh’ collection in Mumbai on April 15, 2026, targeting Akshay Tritiya demand with retailer-focused designs, auspicious motifs, and versatile assortments for bridal and gifting segments.
Kalyan Jewellers launches Poila Boishakh digital campaign featuring Ritabhari Chakraborty
Kalyan Jewellers launched a Poila Boishakh digital campaign in Kolkata on April 14, 2025, featuring Ritabhari Chakraborty to highlight Bengali cultural heritage, craftsmanship and jewellery’s generational significance.
Senco Gold & Diamonds launches Bangle Utsav 2026 for Akshaya Tritiya
Senco Gold & Diamonds introduces Bangle Utsav 2026 across India ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, presenting over 500 designs and promotional offers to drive seasonal jewellery demand and consumer engagement nationwide.
