Pret jewellery is turning out to be a major focus area during IIJS Bharat Signature 2026; exhibitors say it offers several advantages to retailers – it is design-led, the stock moves faster, and the working-capital exposure is low, finds out Khursheed Mistry.

Angara introduces ‘Angara Man’, a handcrafted, customizable men’s fine jewellery collection featuring modern signets, bands, gemstone accents and engineered designs, marking a significant expansion of the brand’s India strategy ahead of International Men’s Day.

Jennifer Lopez partners with Zen Diamond as its newest global ambassador, aligning her iconic glamour with the brand’s expanding international presence and its vision of modern elegance and empowerment.

Investment-led buying dominates festive season demand, with over 40 tons of gold sold in two days

Gargi by P.N. Gadgil & Sons, one of India’s fastest-growing fashion jewellery brands, has launched its official mobile application for Android and iOS platforms. The app, aimed at strengthening the brand’s omnichannel presence, generated sales of over Rs 1 lakh within just 10 days of going live.

PNGS Gargi Fashion Jewellery Ltd posted strong results for the first quarter of FY26, with sales rising 20.4% year-on-year to Rs. 27.31 crore. Net profit also grew 29.3% to Rs. 5.31 crore, up from Rs. 4.11 crore in the previous quarter

In a bold move to accelerate growth while trimming debt, Kalyan Jewellers has announced plans to open 170 new stores in FY 2025–26, leveraging the franchise model for both domestic and overseas expansion.

ORRA Fine Jewellery has brought back its much-celebrated Diamond Festival, offering customers a sparkling opportunity to explore its latest diamond creations alongside a host of attractive offers.

Jewellery brand Gargi by P N Gadgil & Sons has launched its new limited-edition collection, The Muse of Monsoon, a contemporary line crafted in 92.5 sterling silver

P N Gadgil & Sons (PNGS) has introduced its new Monsoon Collection, a line of everyday jewellery that marries practicality with elegance

In the inaugural IJ Talks session at PRET by Couture India, retail consultants and former Titan executives Prabhakar Mahadevan and Rajagopalan J shared actionable strategies drawn from the Theory of Constraints. The duo, which has experience advising brands like Malabar Gold and Diamonds and Tanishq, outlined five data-led principles to boost stock turns, margins, and profitability

The ICRA report projects a robust 14-18% year-on-year growth in India’s gold jewellery consumption for FY25, driven by factors like the customs duty cut, festive demand, and rural income boost. Organised retailers are expected to lead the growth with network expansions and rising consumer preference for branded jewellery

Jos Alukkas marked a significant milestone by inaugurating its 60th grand jewellery showroom in Nellore

The domestic gold jewellery industry is projected to grow by 14-18% year-on-year in FY25, according to an ICRA report, despite expected volume contraction