Tag: jewellery industry
RETAIL/FMCG Kalyan Jewellers To Open 150 Stores, Advance Multi-Brand Expansion Plan

Kalyan Jewellers plans to open 150 new showrooms across Kalyan Jewellers, Candere and a new regional brand in FY27, as the jewellery retailer steps up expansion through a broader multi-brand strategy. The expansion will be driven by the company’s asset-light operating model, enabling it to scale its retail network while maintaining capital efficiency and healthy […]

CW Bureau · Aug 20, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG PNG Jewellers Opens New Gurugram Store To Expand Delhi NCR Presence

Jewellery retailer PNG Jewellers has opened a new company-owned and company-operated store in Gurugram, strengthening its presence in the Delhi NCR market. Spread across 3,500 sq. ft., the showroom has been launched to meet growing customer demand and support the company’s retail expansion across key markets. New store targets local demand The store offers PNG […]

CW Bureau · Aug 16, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG India’s Gem & Jewellery Exports Rise 13.58% To ₹87,078 Cr In Q1 Of 2026

India’s gross gem and jewellery exports rose 13.58% to ₹87,078 crore during April-July 2026 from the corresponding period last year. In US dollar terms, exports increased 2.44%. The growth was led by value-added segments. Studded gold jewellery exports rose 21% to $2.24 billion, while silver jewellery exports surged 72% to $508 million. Value-added segments drive […]

CW Bureau · Aug 14, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG PNG Jewellers Rebrands Litestyle As YOOU, Targets 100 Stores By 2030

PNG Jewellers has rebranded its lightweight diamond jewellery brand Litestyle as YOOU, marking a new phase in its strategy to expand the category and appeal to younger consumers. YOOU aims to become a preferred destination for lightweight diamond jewellery in India and plans to open 100 new stores through shop-in-shop (SIS) and exclusive brand outlet […]

CW Bureau · Aug 9, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG Kalyan Jewellers Ups Recycled Gold Share To 46% In Q1, Targets 55-60%

Kalyan Jewellers has sharply increased the share of recycled gold in its business following its “Shine with India” campaign, with recycled gold accounting for more than 46% of revenue in Q1FY27 and exceeding 55% in June, as the jeweller seeks to reduce its dependence on imported gold amid elevated crude oil prices and forex pressures. […]

CW Bureau · Aug 8, 2026
ECONOMY India Seeks Tariff Relief As Gem & Jewellery Exports Face Pressure

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has urged the US to provide tariff relief for natural diamonds and coloured gemstones under the new tariff regime. The new tariff came into effect on July 24. The duty remains unchanged at 10% for Indian gem and jewellery exports. Calls for bilateral trade pact India’s placement […]

CW Bureau · Jul 28, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG Bhima Jewellers Appoints Actress Janhvi Kapoor As Brand Ambassador

Bhima Jewellers has appointed actress Janhvi Kapoor as its brand ambassador, marking a strategic move to strengthen its connect with consumers across India while reinforcing its legacy of trust, craftsmanship and tradition. The partnership comes as the century-old jewellery retailer seeks to deepen its engagement with younger consumers without compromising the values that have defined […]

CW Bureau · Jul 8, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG AGTA Flags Proposed US Tariffs Could Impact Global Gemstone Trade

The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has cautioned its members about proposed U.S. tariffs that could affect gemstone and jewellery imports from India and several other major trading partners. According to AGTA, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on nearly all imports linked to forced labour concerns following a […]

CW Bureau · Jun 8, 2026
GENERAL Russia Tightens Rules On Synthetic Diamond Labelling From Sept 2026

Russia has introduced new regulations governing the sale and marketing of jewellery containing synthetic diamonds, in one of the industry’s most stringent measures aimed at clearly distinguishing lab-grown stones from natural diamonds. The new rules adopted the Russian Federation will come into effect from September 1, 2026. The provisions amend the country’s retail sales regulations […]

CW Bureau · Jun 7, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY GJEPC, IIT Bombay Launch Startup Industry Innovation Challenge 2026

Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in collaboration with Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay, has launched the first edition of the JewelStart Industry Innovation Challenge 2026 aimed at bringing startup-led innovation into India’s gems and jewellery industry. The national-level initiative invites startups, innovators and technology solution providers to address critical challenges […]

CW Bureau · May 27, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG Spain’s TOUS Rules Out Lab-Grown Diamonds, Platinum Jewels For Now

TOUS, the Spanish jewellery brand, currently works exclusively with natural diamonds, gemstones and jewellery and has no immediate plans for lab-grown diamond or platinum jewellery segments, said Marta Tous, Creative and Innovation Curator of the company. A fourth-generation member of the founding family, Marta Tous leads the creative and product direction of the brand, which […]

CW Bureau · May 26, 2026