India's forgotten gourmet produce: Tellicherry pepper, Lakadong turmeric, and Kashmiri morelsAncient traders sought Indian black peppercorns, which were once more valuable than gold. Today, Tellicherry peppers and Lakadong turmeric ...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
Gold rallies to 3-month high on weaker dollar, bullish technicalsGold prices soared to a three-month high on Friday, marking its third consecutive weekly increase. This rally was driven by a softer U.S. d...
21 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Tata, Godrej and now Birla: Big groups aren't just chasing glitterIndia’s gold loan market is emerging as a growth opportunity for financial institutions, with outstanding loans against gold jewellery reac...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Smaller cities take a big shine to diamonds grown in labsThe trend mirrors a significant shift in the US, the world's largest diamond consumer market, where lab-grown stones have moved from being ...
21 Aug, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Can Augmont Enterprises IPO deliver long-term growth for high-risk investors?Augmont Enterprises plans a ₹620 crore IPO to fund working capital needs. The company's promoter stake will decrease significantly after th...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Why Jefferies’ Chris Wood sees gold as the second-best hedge amid Iran war and fiscal risksJefferies’ Christopher Wood sees gold as the second-best hedge for investors amid rising geopolitical and fiscal risks linked to the Iran c...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Sugar stocks Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, others tumble up to 5% as govt allows duty-free importsSugar stocks fell sharply on Friday after the government allowed duty-free imports of 1 million tonnes of raw sugar until October 31. Balra...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Shankesh Jewellers IPO Day 3: Issue subscribed 2.8 times. Check GMP, other detailsShankesh Jewellers IPO GMP: Shankesh Jewellers IPO saw strong subscription, with investors bidding for 7.74 crore shares. The company's fin...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Kalyan Jewellers plans to boost regional 'ATM' to take on local playersKalyan Jewellers is expanding its strategy to include localized brands like Akshaya Thanga Maligai. This new brand will target value-consci...
20 Aug, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Brands unwrap premium gifting packs on quick commerce for festive seasonBrands are launching festive, event-specific products on quick commerce platforms as shoppers increasingly turn to rapid delivery for gifti...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Shankesh Jewellers IPO Day 2: GMP, subscription status. Should you subscribe?Shankesh Jewellers IPO entered its second day of bidding on August 19 with a grey market premium (GMP) of 5 per cent over its issue price b...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
Neo Wealth buys a 9.9% stake in Keertana FinservNeo Wealth Partners has taken a significant step by acquiring a 9.9% stake in Keertana Finserv for Rs 230 crore, reinforcing its commitment...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: A 1968 gold ban that turned every Indian household into an underground vaultIn 1968, the Gold (Control) Act restricted gold ownership and capped jewellery purity at 14 karats to curb imports and conserve foreign exc...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Gold shines despite duty hike, silver imports tumble 66% in JulyGold imports rose slightly in July, while silver imports significantly declined. This trend followed a sharp increase in the customs duty o...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
India’s gem and jewellery exports rise 0.38% to $2.35 billion in JulyIndia’s gem and jewellery exports remained nearly flat in July 2026, rising 0.38% year-on-year in dollar terms to $2.35 billion, while rupe...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Gold prices are soaring, but buyers are still stepping up festive purchasesGold prices have surged significantly, encouraging consumers to buy the yellow metal. Expectations of further price increases are driving p...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Gold, silver, platinum duty earns govt Rs 10,463 crore since May 13Government collected Rs 10,463 crore in customs duty on precious metal imports. Gold imports generated Rs 10,040 crore, while silver and pl...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.34 PM IST