Cash-for-Gold Gains Ground as Jewellers Prepare for Festive Demand
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 Shares List at 32% Premium
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.
Old Gold Jewellery Sale Can Trigger Capital Gains Tax
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.
Gold hallmarking may get ‘sold’ tag linked to HUID
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.
Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet 2026 Focuses on Category Growth Strategy
Platinum Guild International's Buyer-Seller Meet in Kochi brought together 10 manufacturers and over 70 retailers to align on consumer demand, product innovation and strategies to expand platinum jewellery demand.
GJEPC Holds India-UK Buyer-Seller Meet Ahead of CETA Implementation
Ahead of the India-UK CETA taking effect on July 15, 2026, GJEPC hosted a London Buyer-Seller Meet to connect Indian exporters with UK buyers and expand bilateral gem and jewellery trade.
PNG Jewellers hosts mangalsutra buyer-seller meet ahead of annual sales campaign
PNG Jewellers organized the two-day Pure Bonds Design Excellence 2026 meet in Pune on July 1–2, bringing together 20 mangalsutra manufacturers to streamline product selection before its August Mangalsutra Mahotsav.
Advit Jewels Lists at 36.88% Premium on NSE Debut
Jaipur-based Advit Jewels debuted on the NSE and BSE on July 1, listing above its IPO price after its Rs 165.16 crore public issue received 212.63 times subscription.
JAS 2026 to host 351 exhibitors, Dubai Jewellery Group MoU
Jewellers Association Jaipur will organize JAS 2026 from July 3-5 at Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre, featuring 351 exhibitors, international delegates, trade buyers and a Dubai Jewellery Group partnership.
Thangamayil Jewellery Receives IAGES Accreditation
Thangamayil Jewellery has received accreditation from the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), strengthening its commitment to industry standards and responsible practices across its retail operations in Tamil Nadu.
IGI concludes 23rd D Show with participation from 45 manufacturers and over 180 retailers
The 23rd IGI D Show, held in Goa from June 11–13, brought together 45 manufacturers and more than 180 retailers, focusing on certified jewellery sourcing, technology adoption and trade collaboration.
Billion-Year Paradox: Do We Ever Own Diamonds?
Canada-based visual artist Reena Ahluwalia frames the “Century Question”: How does a diamond’s legacy survive the hand that currently holds it?
Augmont Launches AI-Powered Gold Purity Evaluation Machine in Chennai
Augmont has introduced an AI-powered gold purity evaluation machine at its Poonamallee branch in Chennai, enabling instant gold assessment and integration with gold loan processing and recycling decisions.
Gemfields’ May Emerald Auction Generates $ 26.8 Million
Gemfields sold 183,385 carats of higher-quality rough emeralds in Bangkok and online during May 2026, citing stable demand, cautious buying sentiment and macroeconomic pressures affecting coloured gemstone trading.
IGI Reports 21% Revenue Growth in Jan-Mar 2026 Quarter
International Gemological Institute reported 21% growth in revenue and EBITDA for Jan-Mar 2026, driven by natural diamonds, laboratory-grown diamonds and jewellery certification demand, alongside expansion into coloured stones.
