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Bluestone in talks with Peak XV Partners, Steadview Capital Think Investments for Pre-IPO Round
Bluestone, a jewellery brand, is in talks to negotiate an investment of around Rs 830 crore from Peak XV Partners, Steadview Capital, and Think Investments.
Bluestone, a jewellery brand, is in talks to negotiate an investment of around Rs 830 crore from Peak XV Partners, Steadview Capital, and Think Investments.
The pre-IPO round will combine share sales by early investors with new capital, aiming to value the omnichannel retailer at approximately Rs 7,500 crore ($900 million) before the infusion, as per the report.
Venture capital firm Peak XV Partners will reportedly invest around Rs 415 crore in the round. A source speaking to the Economic Times said, “Peak XV is in talks to lead the funding amid a wider inclination for venture funds to tap domestic brands and offline retailers.”
Further, some family offices via special-purpose vehicles might also reportedly participate in the round. The round is expected to be closed in the next few days.
In September 2023, Bluestone raised $65 million from a group of investors at a valuation of $410 million.
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PNG Jewellers Wins IACC Excellence In Service Award At IACE 2026
Prestigious Recognition Honours PNG Jewellers’ Commitment To Customer Service, Retail Excellence and Evolving Consumer Expectations
PNG Jewellers has been honoured with the Excellence in Service award at the 22nd Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards (IACE) 2026, organised by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC). The recognition celebrates PNG Jewellers’ retail excellence in Sunnyvale, California, and its commitment to delivering service excellence and trusted jewellery retail experiences to customers in the U.S. market.
The award was presented at a prestigious ceremony held on September 11, 2026, at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai, in the presence of business leaders, members of the Indo-U.S. business community, IACC members and representatives of the diplomatic community. Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman and Managing Director, PNG Jewellers, received the award on behalf of the company from Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari.
The winners were selected by an eminent jury chaired by Shailesh Haribhakti, alongside Kaku Nakhate, S. S. Mundra, Rajyalakshmi Rao and Nilesh Vikamsey. P. N. Gadgil Jewellers Ltd. was unanimously selected as the winner in the Excellence in Service category.
Commenting on the recognition, Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman and Managing Director, PNG Jewellers, said:

“This recognition is a testament to the trust our customers have placed in PNG Jewellers and to the commitment of our teams who work relentlessly to deliver an exceptional jewellery-buying experience. For us, service excellence goes beyond the transaction. It is about understanding evolving customer expectations, offering greater transparency and ensuring that every interaction strengthens a relationship built over generations. We are deeply honoured to receive this recognition from the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce.”
The recognition specifically acknowledges PNG Jewellers’ store in Sunnyvale, California, and the brand’s commitment to extending its legacy of trust, craftsmanship and service excellence to customers in the United States. The Sunnyvale store represents an important milestone in PNG
Jewellers’ international journey, bringing its heritage-led approach together with contemporary retail experiences tailored to evolving consumer expectations in the U.S. market.
The Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards recognise organisations and individuals making significant contributions to the Indo-U.S. trade and business corridor.
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