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Celebrating 100 years of Bhima Jewellery:Coffee table book launched at GJS 2025 to mark Bhima Jewellery’s centenary
Trust, tradition, and timeless craftsmanship took center stage as the Indian jewellery fraternity came together to commemorate a historic moment—100 years of Bhima Jewellery. The centennial celebration was marked by the grand unveiling of a commemorative coffee table book at the prestigious GJS 2025 chronicling the illustrious journey of one of India’s most respected jewellery houses.
The book, a visual and narrative tribute, beautifully captures the evolution of Bhima Jewellery—from a modest store established in 1925 by visionary founder Bhima Bhattar to a household name synonymous with quality, trust, and excellence in jewellery.

Addressing an emotional gathering, Dr. B Govindan, Chairman of Bhima Jewellery, reflected on the brand’s humble origins in Kerala. With heartfelt reverence, he paid tribute to his father, Bhima Bhattar, whose entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering commitment to integrity laid the foundation for the century-old legacy.“This is not just a celebration of a business milestone,” Dr. Govindan said, “but a testament to the enduring values that have guided us—trust, craftsmanship, and our deep-rooted connection with our customers. I express my deepest gratitude to the entire jewellery fraternity for their unwavering love and support throughout this journey.”
Industry veterans, peers, and admirers lauded Bhima Jewellery’s role in shaping India’s modern jewellery landscape while staying true to its traditional roots. The event was a blend of nostalgia and pride, underscoring how heritage brands like Bhima continue to inspire generations in a rapidly evolving industry.
The coffee table book, rich with archival photographs, design evolution, family anecdotes, and cultural context, now stands as a collector’s piece and a symbol of enduring legacy—celebrating not just 100 years of Bhima, but also a century of trust.
Joining Dr B Govindan , Jaya Govindan and Suhas MS , MD Bhima Jewellery in the celebrations were Rajesh Rokde,Chairman GJC, Avinash Gupta Vice Chairman GJC, Saiyam Mehra IPC GJC and Convenor GJS,Sachin Jain, Regional CEO India-World Gold Council, Vaishali Banerjee, MD – Platinum Guild International (PGI), India,
Dr Chetan Kumar Mehta, President – Jewellery Division – IBJA, President – JAB, CMD Laxmi Diamonds, Bengaluru and Sumesh Wadhera, MD – AOJ Media.
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Sky Gold & Diamonds To Acquire Purvi Gems In Strategic Move To Drive Growth, Achieve Scale and Product Diversification
Rs 9 Crore Acquisition To Expand Lightweight & Studded Jewellery Portfolio and Boost Domestic and Export Growth
Sky Gold & Diamonds Ltd., (Sky Gold) one of India’s leading jewellery manufacturers and exporters, has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% equity shares of Purvi Gems & Jewellery (India) Private Limited, a company engaged in the manufacturing of uncut and precia jewellery and related products. Following the completion of the acquisition on October 7, 2026, Sky Gold is well-positioned to leverage Purvi Gems’ expertise in lightweight and studded jewellery to accelerate growth, enhance product diversification and strengthen its presence across key domestic and export markets.
The transaction is completed for a cash consideration of Rs 9 crores which represents 1.5x over its book value as of 31st Mar’26 and does not constitute a related-party transaction. Neither the promoter nor the promoter group of Sky Gold has any interest in Purvi Gems, reflecting the Company’s disciplined approach towards capital allocation and inorganic growth. The management of Purvi Gems to continue overseeing this business going forward, ensuring continuity and supporting the integration process.
Purvi Gems has built a strong position in specialised jewellery segments that continue to witness growing demand across key regions, including South India and Export market. The acquisition is expected to further enhance company’s exports while strengthening its ability to cater to evolving customer preferences in high margin studded jewellery business.
Key Strategic Benefits from Purvi Gems’ acquisition:
- Immediate entry into the fast-growing lightweight uncut & precia jewellery segment, expanding Sky Gold’s addressable market
- Increased exposure to the higher-margin studded jewellery category, supporting improvement in product mix and profitability
- Potential of ~100 kg of monthly sales, enhancing scale and operational flexibility
- Opportunity to unlock cross-selling opportunities and increase wallet share by leveraging Purvi Gems’ product portfolio across Sky Gold extensive customer network
- Enhances export opportunity through specialised products with strong demand across key international markets, particularly the Middle East
- Acquisition completed at book value, providing access to a business expected to generate over Rs 1,600-1,800 crore of annual revenue over the next two to three years, along with established customer relationships, specialised manufacturing capabilities, and an experienced team
- Continues Sky Gold’s proven acquisition, which has historically contributed to enhanced scale and improved market positioning
The acquisition represents another important milestone in the company’s growth journey and is aligned with the long-term strategy of expanding its capabilities through carefully selected and strategically relevant acquisitions mainly in value added products having higher margins. Over the years, Sky Gold has successfully integrated acquired businesses to strengthen its market position, broaden its product offerings, improve operational efficiencies and create long-term value for stakeholders. The acquisition of Purvi Gems builds on this track record and further enhances the Company’s presence across high-growth jewellery categories.
Track Record of Successful Acquisitions
| Acquisitions | Strategic Rationale | Pre- Acquisition Scale | Post- Acquisition Progress |
| Sparkling Chains Pvt. Ltd. | Entry into the fast-moving chains segment; broaden product portfolio | Turnover: ₹201 crore as on 31st March 2024 PAT: ₹0.1 crore | Turnover: ₹760 crore as on 31st March 2026 PAT: ₹22.3 crore |
| Starmangalsutra Pvt. Ltd. | Entry into the mangalsutra segment; broaden product portfolio | Turnover :- ₹171 crore as on 31st March 2024 PAT :- ₹0.07 crore | Turnover: ₹622 crore as on 31st March 2026 PAT: ₹22.9 crore |
| Speed Bangles Pvt. Ltd. (Erstwhile Ganna N Gold Pvt. Ltd.) (Revenues mainly on job work basis) | Entry into specialised lightweight bangle manufacturing; broaden product portfolio | Turnover: ₹0.87 crore as on 31st March 2025 PAT: ₹0.07 crore | Turnover: ₹42 crore as on 31st March 2026 PAT: ₹16.6 crore (Acquired in Aug’25) |
| Shri Rishabh Gold (Revenues mainly on job work basis) | Strengthen capabilities and expand customer base | Turnover: ₹49 crore as on 31st March 2025 PAT: ₹1.60 crore | Turnover: ₹175 crore as on 31st March 2026 PAT: ₹18.8 crore (Acquired in Dec’25) |
Commenting on the development, Mangesh Chauhan, Managing Director, Sky Gold & Diamonds Ltd., said:

“Strategic acquisitions have been an important driver of Sky Gold’s growth and value creation journey. Our disciplined approach to identifying and integrating businesses has helped us expand capabilities, diversify our product portfolio, improve operating efficiencies and strengthen profitability. Past acquisitions have contributed meaningfully to our scale and growth while creating long-term value for stakeholders. The acquisition of Purvi Gems is another step in this direction. The business brings complementary capabilities in the lightweight uncut and studded jewellery segments, an established customer base and a skilled team.
Given our proven track record of successfully integrating acquisitions and realizing operational synergies, we are confident that Purvi Gems will further strengthen our growth platform and support sustainable long-term value creation.”
Commenting on the development, Jigar Mehta, Director Purvi Gems & Jewellery (India) Pvt. Ltd., said:
“Over the last fifteen years, we have built a strong reputation in lightweight, uncut, and Precia jewellery through our commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and customer relationships. We believe Sky Gold’s scale, manufacturing capabilities, extensive customer network, and proven track record of integrating and growing acquired businesses provide the ideal platform for the next phase of our growth.”

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