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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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P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited – Diwali Sales Update
P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited recorded festive season sales of ₹ 689 crore during Diwali, registering a 14% year-on-year growth.
This festive season, our newer regions in Northern and Central India showed encouraging traction, with studded jewellery contributing 17.2% of sales, while the overall retail average Stud ratio stood at 12.6%.
The performance was primarily driven by the gold segment, which recorded a 13% year-on-year growth in revenue. The silver category also witnessed strong traction, registering a growth of 24% year-on-year, while the diamond segment reported an 8% year-on-year growth.
Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman and Managing Director of P N Gadgil Jewellers, said:
“This Diwali represents another significant chapter in our growth journey. We sincerely appreciate the continued confidence and affection our customers have shown towards our brand, product quality, craftsmanship and service.
By introducing exciting festive offers, elevating the in-store shopping experience and remaining committed to our core values, we have continued to create greater value for our customers. These initiatives have helped us deliver healthy growth across product categories and deepen customer engagement, even amid volatility in gold prices.
As we enter the upcoming wedding season, we remain confident about the growth outlook. With consumer sentiment continuing to remain encouraging, we believe we are well-positioned to sustain the positive momentum in the coming months.”
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