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Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC Obtains FTWZ Approval For Warehousing, Viewing & Exhibition Activities
The Expanded Approval Is Expected To Strengthen Mega CFC’s Position As A Hub For International Gems and Jewellery Exhibitions, Product Viewing
Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, a project of the GJEPC, has received broad-banding approval under the Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) framework, significantly expanding the range of gems and jewellery products that can be warehoused, exhibited and viewed at its facility in SEEPZ, Mumbai.
The approval from SEEPZ authorities allows the Mega CFC’s fifth-floor facility to host activities covering the entire gems and jewellery value chain. International organisations can now import a wide range of products for exhibitions, viewing sessions and pre-auction inspections. The approved categories include rough diamonds, cut and polished diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, plain and studded gold, platinum and silver jewellery, combination jewellery, and imitation jewellery.
Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, said:

“World-class infrastructure is critical to India’s ambition of becoming a larger centre for global gems and jewellery business. The expanded FTWZ framework at Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC creates new opportunities for international companies to showcase products, conduct viewings and participate in auction-related activities from India. This is another step towards building an ecosystem that supports greater global participation and strengthens India’s competitiveness.”
Ravi Menon, CEO, Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, explained:
“The broad-banding approval has been granted under the FTWZ framework and extends beyond exhibition-related activities. However, the facility’s current operational approvals are limited to warehousing, exhibition, viewing and pre-auction inspection activities. Trading activities have not yet been approved by the relevant authorities.”

Ravi Menon clarified that while FTWZ regulations permit trading as one of the allowable activities, Mega CFC has not yet received the necessary permissions to undertake trading operations. These activities will be added to its offerings only after obtaining further regulatory approvals.
The expanded approval is expected to strengthen Mega CFC’s position as a hub for international gems and jewellery exhibitions, product viewing and auction-related activities, while providing overseas participants with access to a broader range of product categories within a secure FTWZ environment.
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India’s Major Retail Jewellery Players Made A Strong Start To FY27
The Common Drivers Are Clear: Strong Same-Store Sales, Fast Store Expansion, Premiumisation, and A Better Product Mix.
India’s organised jewellery retailers have made a strong start to FY27, with Kalyan Jewellers, P N Gadgil Jewellers and Titan Company all showing that branded players can still grow quickly even in a record gold-price environment. The common drivers are clear: strong same-store sales, fast store expansion, premiumisation, and a better product mix.
Kalyan’s broad-based growth
Kalyan Jewellers reported about 38% consolidated revenue growth in Q1 FY27, with India operations also rising by more than 38% despite the 28-day Adhik Maas period, which usually softens wedding-related demand. Same-store sales growth was around 28%, showing that existing stores remained the main engine of momentum. Candere was a standout, posting about 112% growth, while Kalyan added 12 Kalyan showrooms and five Candere outlets during the quarter.
The company also highlighted a shift toward recycled gold through its “Shine with India” campaign, with recycled gold contributing more than 46% of revenue in Q1 and over 55% in June. That suggests Kalyan is not only growing demand but also improving sourcing efficiency at the same time.
PNG’s premium mix
P N Gadgil Jewellers reported 41% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1 FY27, with retail revenue up 56% and same-store sales up 46%, which points to very strong productivity at existing stores. Retail now contributes roughly 78% of revenue, while franchise and e-commerce also expanded healthily. The company’s retail stud ratio increased to 10.9%, indicating improving demand for studded jewellery and a higher-value product mix.
PNG also noted that newer stores in North and Central India are already showing higher studded jewellery penetration than its traditional Maharashtra and Goa markets. That matters because it signals that the brand is successfully taking its premium assortment to new geographies, not just expanding store count.
Titan’s steady momentum
Titan’s jewellery business also continued to grow strongly, with domestic jewellery operations rising around 18% to 39% depending on the business-update frame reported, supported by Akshaya Tritiya demand and healthy early-quarter buyer traffic. Titan said consumers increasingly preferred lightweight and lower-karat jewellery as gold prices climbed, while plain gold jewellery grew in the mid-teens and studded jewellery delivered early double-digit growth. Tanishq’s like-to-like sales grew in early double digits, and CaratLane also posted healthy double-digit like-to-like growth.
Titan expanded its jewellery network by adding 19 net stores in the quarter, including Tanishq, Mia and CaratLane outlets. That reinforces the same theme seen across the sector: scale, distribution and brand trust are helping large organised players win share.
What it means
The quarter suggests that high gold prices are changing what consumers buy, not whether they buy. Buyers are shifting toward lighter designs, lower karatage, studded jewellery and branded channels, which helps organised retailers defend growth even when raw material prices are elevated. In that setting, store expansion and premiumisation are offsetting pricing pressure, while digital channels and recycled-gold initiatives are adding another layer of resilience.
For the upcoming festive and wedding season, the sector appears well positioned, especially if gold prices stay volatile but not sharply disruptive. The strongest signal from these updates is that organised jewellery retail is gaining share from unorganised players rather than simply riding higher ticket values.
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