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Advent International Set to Acquire Controlling Stake in Orra Jewellery for Rs 1,750 Crore
US-based private equity firm Advent International is in advanced talks to acquire a controlling stake in Orra Fine Jewellery, a brand previously owned by India’s Rosy Blue Group, according to multiple sources familiar with the deal. The transaction, valued at Rs 1,500-1,750 crore (approximately $174-203 million), highlights the growing interest from investors in the jewellery retail sector.
Advent is expected to take a 51-75% controlling stake, with Dipu Mehta, Orra’s managing director, retaining a minority share. The private equity firm plans to take Orra public within a few years, and as part of the deal, it will assume management and voting rights.
Orra, founded in 2004 by the Rosy Blue Group, sells diamond, gold, and platinum jewellery through a network of stores across India. With design centres in global cities like Antwerp, Tokyo, New York, and Hong Kong, the company has carved out a niche in the premium jewellery market. The deal is now in the final documentation stages, with an official announcement expected soon.
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Swarovski Achieves 6% Growth To $2.26 bn in 2025
Swarovski’s turnaround is sparkling brighter than ever, clocking 6% year-on-year organic growth in 2025 as its bold “LUXignite” strategy ignited real dividends. The Austrian family gem generated €1.97 billion ($2.26 billion) in revenue, fueled by its global network of 2,300 boutiques.
Pioneering “pop luxury” since 2022, the precision-cut crystal powerhouse shifted gears to jewelry-led dominance, supercharged by Grammy queen Ariana Grande’s 2023 ambassador gig—fusing high fashion with pop culture magic.

CEO Alexis Nasard said, “Our consistent progress continued in 2025 despite a challenging environment, as we delivered broad-based topline growth, strengthened profitability, and improved cash generation, while reaching new heights of brand desirability and anchoring the Swarovski brand as a cultural icon in the pop luxury space. The execution of the LUXignite strategy is delivering as intended.”
Growth lit up everywhere: Growth was broad-based across all regions and channels, led by North America, which rose 10%. The company also saw strong performance in its directly operated channels, including branded boutiques and its e-commerce platform. Swarovski said its business-to-consumer jewelry division continued to outperform the broader market, while its B2B segment benefited from renewed commercial plans and optimized manufacturing capacity. EBITDA climbed 12% on robust cash flows.
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