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Bhima Jewellery Celebrates Centenary with a Grand Success at the Bhima Fairytale Wedding Exhibition
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As part of its Centenary celebrations, Bhima Jewellery recently unveiled the Bhima Fairytale Wedding Exhibition, a distinguished wedding event that brought together the best of the wedding industry. Hosted in the Trivandrum region, the exhibition received an overwhelming response from couples, families, and wedding service providers, cementing its place as one of the leading wedding exhibitions in the jewellery industry. The event, which concluded on March 30th, 2025, was a major success, attracting over 7,500 visitors, surpassing all expectations.
The exhibition showcased more than 350 wedding sets, offering an extensive collection of jewellery styles from across India, and drew in a diverse crowd seeking the perfect wedding pieces. Visitors enjoyed exclusive discounts, turning the event into a shopping paradise for those planning their dream weddings.
In addition to jewellery, the exhibition offered a wide range of services for couples, including informative workshops and seminars on wedding planning, makeup, hairstyling, costume design, and more. These were met with enthusiastic participation from visitors eager to learn tips and trends for their big day.
Among the many highlights were interactive experiences such as a selfie station, consultations with experts, and contests and giveaways, ensuring there was something for everyone at the event. With its unique blend of shopping, learning, and fun, the Bhima Fairytale Wedding Exhibition has undoubtedly set a new standard in the wedding exhibition space.
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Kalyan Jewellers Reports Strong Performance For Q2 FY2027
Consolidated Revenue Growth In Excess Of 26% Compared To The Same Period.Revenue For India Operations Grew By Approximately 27% Year-Over-Year In Q2 FY2027. This Was Driven By Robust Ground Momentum and A Same-Store-Sales-Growth (SSSG) Of Approximately 20%,
Kalyan Jewellers reported a strong performance for Q2 FY2027, recording consolidated revenue growth in excess of 26% compared to the same period in the previous financial year.
India Operations & Brand Expansion
- Revenue & Sales Growth: Revenue for India operations grew by approximately 27% year-over-year in Q2 FY2027. This was driven by robust ground momentum and a same-store-sales-growth (SSSG) of approximately 20%, despite a high base from the previous year when all nine days of Navratri fell within Q2.
- Regional Launch: In August, the company launched its first regional brand, Akshaya Thanga Maligai (ATM), in Chennai. Following strong initial reception and revenue traction in its first 40+ days, plans are set to launch four additional franchised showrooms under this brand during FY2027—two in Q3 and two in Q4.
- Showroom Expansion: During the quarter, the company opened 12 Kalyan showrooms in India (net addition of 11), 9 Candere showrooms in India, and 1 Kalyan showroom in the UK.
International Performance & Lifestyle Segment
- International Operations: Recorded an 18% revenue growth compared to Q2 FY2026, with the Middle East delivering approximately 12% revenue growth driven entirely by SSSG. International markets accounted for roughly 11% of consolidated revenue during the quarter.
- Candere: The lifestyle jewellery brand posted strong revenue growth of approximately 64% year-over-year.
Asset Divestment & Debt Reduction
- The company completed the sale of one non-core real estate asset for approximately INR 86 crore, with the sale of a second parcel (valued at ~INR 16 crore) expected to close in the ongoing quarter.
- Non-GML debt was brought down to zero during the quarter.
Network Presence & Outlook
- As of September 30, 2026, the company’s global showroom network expanded to 546 locations, comprising 365 Kalyan India, 38 Kalyan Middle East, 2 Kalyan USA, 2 Kalyan UK, and 138 Candere stores.
- Management expressed optimism for the upcoming festive and wedding season, supported by new collections, marketing campaigns, and planned showroom rollouts.
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