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CaratLane Accelerates Growth as Young Shoppers Redefine India’s Jewellery Market
Titan’s jewellery arm eyes expansion in smaller cities and abroad, driven by surging demand for lightweight, low-carat, design-led collections among millennials and Gen Z.
CaratLane, a subsidiary of Titan Company, is embarking on an aggressive expansion strategy this financial year, fueled by rising demand among young Indian consumers for lightweight and lower-carat gold jewellery.
The brand plans to open over 40 new stores—many in tier-2 and tier-3 cities—as it capitalizes on shifting preferences that favor self-adornment, affordability, and everyday wear over traditional high-carat gold purchases. The trend is being led by millennials and Gen Z shoppers, who are increasingly opting for accessible luxury amid soaring gold prices.
Earlier this year, CaratLane introduced its 9-carat gold collection around Valentine’s Day, tapping into a growing appetite for stylish yet affordable pieces. This shift marks a notable change in India’s jewellery landscape, historically dominated by 22-carat gold used for investment and ceremonial purposes.
At the close of March 2025, CaratLane operated 322 retail outlets across the country, making it the Tata Group’s second-largest jewellery brand in terms of store count. In FY25, the company reported a 24% year-on-year revenue increase, earning Rs. 35.83 billion with nearly Rs. 3 billion in operating profit—its best financial performance so far.
CaratLane is also ramping up its international footprint, with a second U.S. store set to open in Dallas before Diwali, and two new Dubai locations expected within the next eight months.
Despite economic challenges and high gold prices, the company has successfully raised its average bill value by about 10%, thanks to a broader product mix and new design-led collections.
Currently contributing around 6% to Titan’s overall revenue, CaratLane is poised to become a key player in the fast-growing segment of affordable, everyday jewellery—reshaping India’s gold-buying culture in the process.
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Bhima Gold Unveils Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection for Akshaya Tritiya, Blending Devotion with Exquisite Design
A culturally rooted, insight-led launch that reimagines festive gold buying through storytelling, symbolism, and spiritual relevance.
In a move that blends cultural storytelling with product innovation, Bhima Gold has unveiled its Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection for Akshaya Tritiya – positioning gold not just as a purchase, but as a deeply symbolic expression of prosperity, faith, and intent.
Timed with one of India’s most significant gold-buying occasions, Akshaya Tritiya, the launch reflects a deeper cultural shift in consumer behaviour. While the festival continues to drive strong purchase intent, there is a growing preference for meaningful, purpose-led buying experiences over purely transactional consumption.
Aligned with this evolving mindset, the Ashtalakshmi coin collection has been thoughtfully conceptualised to blend tradition with deeper symbolism. Inspired by the eight sacred forms of Goddess Lakshmi, each coin represents a distinct dimension of prosperity—from wealth and nourishment to courage, knowledge, and continuity.

By bringing together Adi Lakshmi, Dhana Lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Santana Lakshmi, Veera Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi and Vidya Lakshmi, the collection reframes gold coins from being a generic festive purchase to a story-driven, culturally immersive product experience – one that resonates across generations and belief systems.
This launch also aligns with Bhima Gold’s larger centenary narrative of “Together Purever,” which focuses on legacy, shared traditions, and evolving consumer meaning. The collection becomes an extension of that philosophy – reinforcing how heritage brands are reinterpreting tradition for a more aware and emotionally driven consumer.
Customers can pre-book their favourite jewellery by paying just 10% in advance & get their jewellery on Akshaya Tritiya at the lowest rate, which gives customers more flexibility and helps them plan their purchases with greater confidence, especially at a time when gold prices are high.
Akshaya Tritiya has traditionally been associated with intention, belief, and the aspiration for prosperity, extending beyond a purely transactional act of buying gold. The Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection has been conceptualised to reflect this deeper cultural and spiritual significance, with each coin designed to carry a distinct meaning and sense of purpose. The initiative also aligns with evolving consumer preferences, where there is a noticeable shift towards jewellery that offers emotional, cultural, and spiritual resonance in addition to intrinsic value.
With gold prices near record highs and consumer sentiment becoming more considered, Bhima’s Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection signals a broader shift in the category — from price-led promotions to meaning-led engagement, where design, storytelling, and cultural relevance drive both differentiation and demand.
As legacy brands navigate a new era of conscious consumption, Bhima Gold’s latest offering highlights how tradition can be reimagined as experience, making gold buying not just an act of investment, but an expression of identity and belief.
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