The price of 24-carat gold in Mumbai stood at Rs 97,600 per 10 grams and 22-carat gold stood at Rs 92,000 per 10 grams
With gold prices hovering near Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams, jewellers expect light-weight jewellery and other items to drive consumer demand this Akshaya Tritiya, which is considered an auspicious day to buy precious metals. Akshaya Tritiya, which is celebrated on the third day of bright half of Hindu calender month Vaisakha, falls on April 30 this year. "As we approach the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, the gold market is buzzing with anticipation. Akshaya Tritiya holds immense cultural significance in India, traditionally marking a surge in gold purchases. This year, despite the elevated prices, we anticipate a healthy demand driven by light-weight items," All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) chairman Rajesh Rokde told PTI. Gold on Friday traded weak at Rs 95,075 per 10 grams on MCX, as Comex gold continued to face resistance near the USD 3,330-an-ounce-mark. While some consumers might show initial hesitation, the enduring appeal of gold as a safe-haven asset a
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Kalyan Jewellers on Friday reported a 37 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue for the fourth quarter of FY2024-25, despite extreme volatility in the gold prices. The company reported a consolidated net revenue of Rs 4,563.72 crore in the fourth quarter (January-March) of the 2023-24 fiscal. India operations saw 39 per cent revenue growth during the March quarter of the fiscal 2024-25, with 21 per cent same-store sales growth, the company said in a regulatory filing. The revenue from the Middle East operation rose 24 per cent, contributing 12 per cent to consolidated revenue. The company said 25 Kalyan showrooms and 14 Candere showrooms were opened during Q4 in India. The Candere segment recorded a revenue growth of 22 per cent during the reported quarter of 2024-25. The company plans to launch 170 new showrooms across Kalyan and Candere formats. "We have completed signing Letter of Intents for the Franchisee Owned Company Operated (FOCO) showrooms planned for t
Jewellery retailer Malabar Gold on Thursday said it will add 12 new showrooms across the country in the current fiscal at an investment of Rs 600 crore. Malabar Gold & Diamonds operates 11 state-of-the-art factories across India and 5 international units. The new showrooms will be opened in Panvel in Mumbai, Sinhagad Road in Pune, Brahmapur and Soubhagya Nagar in Odisha, Dhanbad in Jharkhand, Hospet, Nagarbhavi and Chitradurga in Karnataka, Nandyal, Amalapuram, Machilipatanam in Andhra Pradesh and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. This will take the total showroom count to 391 showrooms across 13 countries and 19 states in India and create employment opportunities this financial year, the company said in a statement, adding that currently, it employs over 25,000 professionals from 26 countries. Malabar Gold is also planning to open 60 new showrooms in India and overseas in 2025-26, of which 5 stores will be launched in April in the Middle East, UK, and Canada. The company, however, did .
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The ED on Friday said it froze bank deposits worth more than Rs 21 crore during recent raids against the promoters of Mumbai-based Torres Jewellery group, accused of duping numerous investors through an investment "fraud". The raids undertaken earlier this week covered 13 premises in Mumbai and Jaipur in the case against Platinum Hern Private Limited (that floated the brand Torres Jewellery), the federal agency said in a statement. More than 3,700 investors have so far approached the Mumbai Police with complaints of being cheated and the fraud amount is over Rs 57 crore, according to officials. The alleged fraud came to light when hundreds of investors gathered at the brand's store in the Torres Vastu Centre building in Dadar (West) earlier this month as the company stopped paying the sums promised to them. The police have arrested three accused -- Tazagul Xasatov, a Uzbek national, Valentina Ganesh Kumar, a Russian national, and Sarvesh Surve -- all senior executives of the firm,
Diamonds and jewellery trader Starlineps Enterprise Ltd has reported more than two-fold jump in net profit to Rs 3.25 crore for the July-September quarter of 2024-25 compared to the year-ago period on higher income, according to a statement. The Surat-based company posted more than two-fold rise in revenue to Rs 24.43 crore for the September quarter of FY25 compared to Rs 9.07 crore revenue in the year-ago period, Starlineps Enterprise said in the statement. The Surat-based wholesale and retail trader of diamonds and jewellery also announced a strategic investment in EdTech platform Fusion Klassroom Edutech and acquisition of GenAI-powered platform CUR8. The company recently incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary, Starlineps International Pvt Ltd.
Recently listed Jewellery retailers PN Gadgil Jewellers on Tuesday reported 59.11 per cent growth in net profit to Rs 34.91 crore in the quarter ended September 2024. The company's net profit stood at Rs 21.94 crore during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal, PN Gadgil Jewellers said in a regulatory filing. Its revenue from operations increased 45.92 per cent to Rs 2,001.31 crore during the quarter under review compared to Rs 1,371.51 crore a year ago. "The second quarter of FY25 has been highly rewarding, marked by strong operating performance across all our markets despite significant volatility in gold prices. Q2 FY25 surpassed expectations, establishing a solid foundation for growth, with demand levels exceeding those of the second quarter of FY24," PN Gadgil Jewellers Chairman and Managing Director Saurabh Gadgil said. The company made a strong debut on the stock market on September 17, 2024, he said. "Several factors shaped this successful quarter. The reduction
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Dhanteras has begun on a slow note and jewellers expect footfalls to pick up and sales to increase even as the high gold price is likely to dampen the festive demand for the yellow metal. "Being a weekday we are seeing few footfalls in the morning hours as people are going to attend office. However, we are expecting the rush from afternoon, that is 2-2.30 pm, till late evening," All India Gem And Jewellery Domestic Council chairman Saiyam Mehra told PTI. He said, volume-wise sales will be impacted due to the ruling high gold prices and expect to do business either 5 per cent lower than last year or same as last year this Dhanteras, which is considered an auspicious day for purchasing precious metals, gold and silver jewellery. "We are expecting 20 tonnes of sales this Dhanteras, which is the same as last year, however, higher gold prices may impact the sales," he added. Gold prices fell Rs 400 to Rs 81,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday. The precious metal of 99.9 p
Dhanteras and Diwali demand for gems and jewellery this year is anticipated to remain strong despite rising prices, with Diwali sales potentially crossing Rs 30,000 crore in the domestic market, according to industry experts. Price hikes in precious metals are prompting consumers to view gold as a reliable asset, while silver is gaining popularity among people due to its relatively lower price and high industrial demand. Some experts estimate sales growth in value terms of 10-15 per cent year-on-year this Diwali across the country, though there may be a dent in volume. Silver has emerged as the top performer with returns exceeding 40 per cent, followed by gold at 23 per cent, significantly surpassing stock market benchmark returns. Eastern Regional Chairman of the Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said, Gold continues to shine due to global uncertainties and geopolitical conditions, while silver is drawing substantial interest as an affordable option. The Council .
Jewellery retailer Kalyan Jewellers on Monday said its revenue from India operations witnessed an on-year growth of around 39 per cent during the second quarter of 2024-25, led by robust footfalls across markets with a healthy same-store-sales-growth. "Our India operations witnessed revenue growth of approximately 39 per cent during the second quarter of FY25, compared to the same period of FY24, led by robust operating momentum on the ground across all markets with healthy same-store-sales-growth of approximately 23 per cent," Kalyan Jewellers said in a regulatory BSE. Custom duty reduction on gold imports, announced during the 2024-25 Union Budget, resulted in significantly higher levels of footfalls from the last week of July till the end of August, mostly negating the impact of 14 days of Shradh (when sales are typically more muted) and extreme volatility in gold prices, the company said. In the Middle East, the jewellery retailer witnessed revenue growth of 24 per cent compared
In India, the world's second-largest gold consumer, domestic prices were ruling around 71,900 rupees per 10 gram on Friday
Leading jewellery and watchmaker Titan on Friday said it clocked a standalone revenue growth of 9 per cent in the first quarter ended June 30, 2024. The Tata Group-managed firm added 61 stores during April-June FY25, taking its combined retail network presence to 3,096 stores. Its jewellery division, which contributes over three-fourths of its revenue, reported 9 per cent growth in the domestic market and added 34 stores. "The auspicious week of Akshaya Tritiya witnessed double-digit growths (in Tanishq secondary sales) compared to the same period last year. However, high gold prices and their continued firmness had an impact on consumer demand," it said. Moreover, the quarter has lower wedding days and overall sentiments were "relatively muted" in comparison to Q1/FY24. "Domestic growth came largely through an increase in average selling prices whereas buyer growth was in low single digit. Gold (plain) grew in high single digit while studded growth was moderately lower in ...
Kalyan Jewellers on Friday reported a 27 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue for the first quarter of the financial year 2024-25, driven by strong performance in both Indian and Middle Eastern markets. The company had reported a consolidated net revenue of Rs 4,376 crore in the first quarter (April-June) of the 2023-24 fiscal year. India operations saw a 29 per cent revenue growth during the first quarter of this fiscal, compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year, with a 12 per cent same-store-sales growth, the company said in a regulatory filing. The revenue from Middle East operations was up 16 per cent, contributing 15 per cent to the consolidated revenue. The company said 13 new franchisee-owned-company-operated (FOCO) showrooms were opened during the April-June period this year in India, while the digital platform Candere recorded a 13 per cent revenue growth. The company said it plans to convert its Candere business into a wholly-own
Overall, the jewelley sector has seen an approximately 8 per cent revenue CAGR during FY19-24, reaching Rs 6,40,000 crore in market value, with the organised segment growing at 18-19 per cent