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Akoirah Records Strong Growth Across Key Markets With Festive Diamond Draw Campaign
Akshaya Tritiya Campaign Drives Record Footfall and Highlights Growing Demand For Experiential Retail and Design-Led Diamond Jewellery
Akoirah reported strong sales growth and increased footfall across its stores in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Pune following its festive campaign ahead of Akshaya Tritiya. Pune recorded growth of up to 307%, while Vashi saw a 103% rise, reflecting robust demand during the peak festive period.
The campaign centred on a diamond jewellery draw linked to every purchase, drawing good participation across all store locations. High-footfall stores such as Palladium and Pune saw particularly strong engagement, with the initiative adding a distinctive element to the in-store experience during the festive period.
Customer preferences during the campaign leaned towards design-led pieces, with solitaire rings and earrings among the most sought-after categories. The trend points to a growing appetite for jewellery that is suited to both occasion wear and everyday styling.
Store teams reported strong customer interest and positive response throughout the campaign period, with Palladium and Pune standing out in terms of overall performance. The campaign concluded on April 19 with winner announcements held in-store across locations.
The results point to increasing customer interest in experiential retail formats, where the quality of the in-store experience plays as important a role as the product itself.
Commenting on the campaign’s performance, Namita Kothari, Founder, Akoirah by Augmont, said:

“Akshaya Tritiya has always been a significant moment for us, and this year’s response exceeded our expectations. The lucky draw added a layer of excitement to the buying experience, and it was encouraging to see customers engage with it so enthusiastically across all our locations. The numbers from Pune and Palladium are particularly gratifying, and they reinforce our belief that a well-designed in-store experience can drive real results.”
The results point to increasing customer interest in experiential retail formats, where the quality of the in-store experience plays as important a role as the product itself.
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Augmont Strengthens ‘Recycle With Resilience’ Campaign To Promote Transparent Gold Recycling Across India
With 114 Gold For All Stores Currently Operational, The Company Is Creating Accessible Touchpoints for Consumers To Evaluate, Recycle, and Monetise Their Gold Through Transparent and Organised Channels
Augmont, India’s leading gold platform, has launched the next phase of its “Recycle with Resilience” campaign to encourage consumers to unlock greater value from their dormant gold through organised and transparent recycling channels.
As part of the initiative, Augmont has introduced its AI-powered Gold Purity Evaluation Machine in Chennai to help address one of the key concerns consumers face while recycling gold, which is the lack of transparency in purity assessment and valuation. The initiative aims to build trust and encourage wider participation in organised gold recycling.
Gold recycling continues to gain momentum in India. While the country imported approximately $72.4 billion worth of gold in FY26, recycled gold contributed an estimated 125–150 tonnes in 2025 and is expected to increase to 200–250 tonnes in 2026. With household gold reserves estimated at nearly 30,000 tonnes, organised recycling presents a significant opportunity to improve resource efficiency and reduce reliance on imports.
Augmont is further enabling consumer participation in gold recycling through its growing network of Gold For All Centres across multiple states. With 114 Gold For All stores currently operational, the company is creating accessible touchpoints for consumers to evaluate, recycle, and monetise their gold through transparent and organised channels. Over the coming months, Augmont plans to expand this network further to enable greater recycling of old gold and make the process more convenient and accessible for consumers across key markets.
Commenting on the campaign, Ketan Kothari, Whole-Time Director, Augmont, said:

“India has one of the largest household gold reserves globally, yet a significant portion remains idle. Through our ‘Recycle with Resilience’ campaign, we aim to encourage consumers to view gold not just as an asset to store, but as a resource that can be responsibly brought back into the ecosystem.
Transparency remains central to increasing consumer confidence in gold recycling. By leveraging technology-led purity evaluation and enabling fair valuation, we aim to make organised gold recycling more accessible, trusted and consumer-friendly. Through our expanding Gold For All Centre network and technology-enabled infrastructure, we are committed to creating a seamless recycling experience for consumers across the country.”
Over the next 12 months, Augmont plans to expand technology-enabled gold appraisal centres across select markets while continuing consumer education efforts around the economic and environmental benefits of gold recycling.
Through this campaign, Augmont aims to strengthen confidence in organized gold recycling and contribute towards building a more efficient and self-reliant gold ecosystem in India.
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