Aisshpra Gems & Jewels awards winners a Baleno Sigma car and 6 Hero bikes

Kalyan Jewellers India Limited recorded PAT of Rs 224 crores with a revenue growth of 26% in FY22

Kalyan Jewellers, Joyalukkas, PC Jewellers, and Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri Limited have ranked 37th, 46th, 57th, and 92nd, respectively, in the list

While macro-economic policies can reduce sovereign risk, gold holdings of a country’s Central Bank have a strong impact during periods of turmoil

India has a history of family-run retail jewellery stores spread all over the country, with some of them having been in the business for over 100 years. These jewellers have to face stiff competition from corporate-run jewellery chains, which have deeper pockets and more media reach. R Sugandha finds out how the former are facing this challenge

Jewellery advertising is undergoing a metamorphosis, with fresh, new themes and storyboards that reflect the changing societal attitudes and new-age customer preferences. Besides, the medium of the message is changing as well, discovers Suneeta Kaul

Uma Ornaments has been rendering exemplary diamond production jewellery for nearly 18 years now. A brand known for its exquisite craftsmanship; today it has brought to fore, excellence and has been trendsetting in its own unique way

Mehta Gold is experimenting with newer designs and motifs using the electroforming technology for its upcoming collection, which will be unveiled at the prestigious Couture India event being held in Delhi between August 28 and August 30, says Sandeep Mehta in a conversation with Sughandha R

Jewellery and investment demand is expected to continue its post-pandemic recovery in the second half of the year

Amidst several concerns, long meetings, continual discussions and more, the landmark regulation related to mandatory hallmarking becomes a reality in India – all set to change the course of the Indian G & J Industry completely. Opinions from across the industry highlight the upsides and downsides of thisregulation, says Sugandha R

This Akshay Tritiya brought in a ray of hope for many jewellery retailers across India and many noted that demand was better than last year. People were buying gold and that helped dispel the dark clouds cast by this pandemic

The world has collectively gone through an unspeakable year. Loss of family members, friends, colleagues and acquaintances; the virus might’ve permanently altered the way some of us look at life. Many of us are bereft of hope, we are not able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But this too shall pass, and as humans we are bound to come out of this hardship together. Here are some encouraging words penned by some industry stalwarts. Compiled by Sugandha R

There is no one way to manage your finances. Debt management is unique to every business owner. It all boils down to inventory – store owners in metropolitan cities might believe in investing in pieces that an owner from Tier II or III cities may not be interested in. Contrary to what most people believe in, inventory management, taking loans and indulging in a bit of financial risk is not a gamble. There is a foolproof way of handing your finances. From planning, not overleveraging, assessing risk, embracing a minimalist approach, investing in a solid software and a backend team, here’s what retailers believe will make you financially strong says Vijetha Rangabashyam

From strict morning routines that keeps them going for the rest of the day, taking quick cat naps to ensure the evenings are energetic to handling staff problems and client requirements, this is how a day in the life of these jewellers looks like,
observes Vijetha Rangabashyam