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Aukera raises ₹90 crore debt funding to expand lab-grown diamond jewellery business
In a significant move, lab-grown diamond brand Aukera raised ₹90 crore in debt financing, spearheaded by Alteria Capital. This influx of capital is earmarked for enhancing retail presence and advancing product innovation. Aukera's strategy includes opening additional outlets in both familiar and new cities, as the company targets the upscale segment of the booming market, ensuring a robust balance sheet for upcoming industry shifts.
Senco Gold Ltd opens 8 new stores in Q1, targets 12-15 additional outlets this fiscal year
Senco Gold has significantly expanded its retail presence, adding eight new showrooms in the first quarter of FY27, bringing its total to 208 outlets. The company reported a robust 60% year-on-year revenue growth, driven by strong festive demand and a 38% rise in same-store sales. Despite challenges like higher gold prices and increased customs duty, Senco's diamond jewellery segment showed impressive growth, with plans to further expand through franchising.
Coloured gemstones prices rise 20% as demand surges; gold, silver prices decline
Coloured gemstone jewellery is seeing a surge in popularity, with prices rising 20% year-on-year as affluent consumers favour these vibrant pieces over traditional gold and diamond items. This trend, driven by global influences and celebrity endorsements, has boosted demand by 30%, prompting jewellers to expand their inventories for the upcoming festive and wedding seasons.
Diamonds shine as gold buyers adapt to price volatility
As Indian consumers face rising gold import duties and erratic prices, they are changing their buying habits for jewellery. The Indriya brand reports an uptick in diamond-studded items, alongside an increase in old gold exchanges. Meanwhile, Aditya Birla Jewellery is shifting its focus from the classic 4Cs to sparkle, aiming to resonate with the younger audience eager for fresh trends.
PNGS Gargi Fashion Jewellery slumps as Q4 PAT slides 52% QoQ to Rs 5 cr
Shares of PNGS Gargi Fashion Jewellery tanked 4.90% to Rs 903.95 due to weak sequential performance.
PNGS Gargi Fashion Jewellery standalone net profit rises 25.06% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 30.41% to Rs 29.59 crore
PNGS Gargi Fashion Jewellery surges after strong Q4 business update
PNGS Gargi Fashion Jewellery rallied 3.51% to Rs 873.95 after the company's revenue from operations jumped 30.27% to Rs 29.55 crore in Q4 FY26, compared with Rs 22.68 crore in Q4 FY25.
Right policies can help bring idle household gold into the market
Indians hold significant idle gold. Unlocking this gold could ease economic pressure by reducing reliance on imports. A two-year-old brand, Indriya Aditya Birla Jewellery, sees increased gold exchange contributing to sales. The company focuses on design and quality, catering to women of all ages. Indriya also plans to expand its natural diamond business, seeing growth potential in the Indian market.