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Candere expands Karnataka presence with Kengeri store opening
Lifestyle jewellery brand by Kalyan Jewellers strengthens Bengaluru footprint with modern retail experience and launch offers up to ₹35,000 off per carat.
Candere, the lifestyle jewellery brand by Kalyan Jewellers known for its modern and trend-led designs, has expanded its retail presence in Karnataka with the launch of its newest store in Kengeri, Bengaluru. This new addition further reinforces the brand’s commitment to offering accessible, stylish, and contemporary jewellery for today’s discerning customers.
The Kengeri store represents Candere’s continued expansion in Karnataka, bringing its curated jewellery experience to one of the city’s rapidly developing residential and commercial neighbourhoods. The expansion strengthens the brand’s presence in key urban markets, catering to the growing demand for modern, design-led jewellery. Thoughtfully designed, the Kengeri store offers a contemporary retail environment complemented by personalised in-store assistance, reflecting Candere’s commitment to elegance, innovation, and an elevated shopping experience.
Known for its lightweight, versatile, and trend-forward jewellery, Candere appeals to Gen Z, working professionals, and style-conscious individuals looking for contemporary designs at accessible price points starting from Rs.10,000. Each piece is designed to help customers express their personal style through contemporary jewellery that blends seamlessly into everyday life.
To mark the launch of its new store, Candere is offering special promotions: Get up to Rs.35,000 off per carat + Rs.850 off per gram on making charges.
With the launch of its store in Kengeri, Candere continues to strengthen its omni-channel presence, integrating its digital expertise with a growing physical retail network. Supported by the heritage and trust of Kalyan Jewellers, the brand continues to enhance the jewellery-buying journey with a focus on transparency, ease, and customer relevance.
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IAGES Accredited Partner Directory Brings Verified Gold Businesses Together on One Trusted Platform
Hosting More than 700 Accredited Outlets Across 200+ cities, the IAGES Directory Serves as a Bridge Between Consumers Seeking Trustworthy Gold Transactions and Accredited businesses
The Accredited Partner Directory launched by the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) in November, 2025 has gained significant momentum among consumers and gold businesses since its inception. This one-stop digital platform now hosts a growing network of over 700 IAGES partner outlets across 200 cities, allowing consumers to find verified, trusted jewellers nearest to them before they step out to buy or exchange gold.
An IAGES verified business follows a stringent code of conduct that mandates accountability, responsibility and ethical conduct across its entire value chain. IAGES’ Accredited Partner Directory offers consumers trust, confidence and peace of mind, allowing them to explore and choose these verified, third-party assessed gold jewellers nearest to them either by brand name, location, or category.
The accredited entities appearing in the directory include strong national, regional and city-based large, medium and small retailers. The directory not only includes verified gold jewellers, but also lists gold refiners, bullion traders, manufacturers and assaying and hallmarking centres and digital gold retailers.
Kaushlendra Sinha, CEO, IAGES, said:

“The growing list of partners in the IAGES Accredited Partner Directory reflects the gold industry’s readiness to adopt transparent and compliant business practices, building consumer confidence and trust while slowly formalising the gold ecosystem in India. We invite all gold businesses to come forward and join the movement to transform India’s gold industry, one accreditation at a time!”
IAGES is currently running a consumer awareness campaign – ‘Before you exchange or buy gold #PehlaCheckIAGES’ to spread the word about the importance of buying gold only from a verified, credible retailer. The successful campaign has reached 50 million+ consumers through online and offline mediums, while the IAGES website is seeing massive hits every day as consumers check the directory to verify a gold business.
Sumeet Deoda, Vice President – Marketing and Communication, IAGES said:
“Clearly, the IAGES Accredited Partner Directory has been much anticipated by consumers, gold jewellers and gold business entities alike! We are happy to finally share this growing database with the world even as we continue to work towards our goal of changing the gold-buying mindset in India as the first, crucial step towards formalising the industry,”

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