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Coffee With CKM – Special Edition: In Conversation With Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Enriching Conversation On Wisdom, Success, Spirituality & Humanity….and More

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“I don’t have to conquer the world. The world has always been mine. You conquer only that which is not yours.” With these profound words, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar instantly captivated hearts and minds, elevating the latest episode of Coffee with CKM into a deeply moving and spiritually enriching experience.

In this special edition, Dr. Chetan Kumar Mehta (CKM) welcomed Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, globally revered spiritual master, humanitarian, and peace ambassador, for a soul-stirring dialogue that transcended the ordinary and ventured into the realm of wisdom, consciousness, and human purpose.

Widely celebrated for his contribution to peacebuilding, reconciliation, and humanitarian service, Gurudev was recently honoured with the World Peace and Security Leadership Award by the Boston Global Forum and AI World Society in 2025. Established in 2015, the prestigious award recognizes global leaders who embody ethical courage, moral governance, and compassion in advancing peace and humanity.

In a conversation marked by warmth, spontaneity, and Gurudev’s trademark childlike innocence, profound insights emerged effortlessly — offering timeless lessons for entrepreneurs, leaders, families, and society at large.

Gems of Wisdom from Gurudev

On the need for guidance and wisdom
“When you have questions, when you search for answers, you need a guru. If you have all the answers, you don’t need a guru.”

On karma
“Karma is simply the impression that creates similar situations around you.”

On spirituality
“Spirituality is not religion or rituals — it is what unites an individual with the cosmos.”

On measuring success
“Measure success by the smiles on your face and the confidence that you exhibit.”

On wisdom versus information
“Information is not wisdom. One has to go through experiences in life and process them into wisdom.”

On energy and emotions
“When we are filled with positive energy, people around us are energized. Thoughts and emotions affect our energy levels.”

On balancing business and relationships
“When it comes to business, use your mind. When it comes to personal relationships, use your heart.”

On leadership and institution building
“Don’t try to build grand organisations. Just do what is right for society and humanity. When we started, we built people, character, and uplifted vision.”

On today’s generation
Reflecting on the digital age, Gurudev observed that the younger generation increasingly seeks instant experiences through social media and the internet, often leading to shorter attention spans and weakened interpersonal bonds. He stressed the urgent need for parents to provide children with a strong foundation in personal values and life skills.

On emotional well-being
“For peace and joy, you need real-time emotional connectivity — something social media can never replace.”

The episode stands as a powerful reminder that true success lies not merely in achievement, but in inner stillness, emotional balance, and meaningful human connection. With this special edition, Coffee with CKM once again reinforces its position as a platform for transformational conversations — where business, leadership, philosophy, and humanity seamlessly converge.

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India’s Major Retail Jewellery Players Made A Strong Start To FY27

The Common Drivers Are Clear: Strong Same-Store Sales, Fast Store Expansion, Premiumisation, and A Better Product Mix.

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India’s organised jewellery retailers have made a strong start to FY27, with Kalyan Jewellers, P N Gadgil Jewellers and Titan Company all showing that branded players can still grow quickly even in a record gold-price environment. The common drivers are clear: strong same-store sales, fast store expansion, premiumisation, and a better product mix.

Kalyan’s broad-based growth

Kalyan Jewellers reported about 38% consolidated revenue growth in Q1 FY27, with India operations also rising by more than 38% despite the 28-day Adhik Maas period, which usually softens wedding-related demand. Same-store sales growth was around 28%, showing that existing stores remained the main engine of momentum. Candere was a standout, posting about 112% growth, while Kalyan added 12 Kalyan showrooms and five Candere outlets during the quarter.

The company also highlighted a shift toward recycled gold through its “Shine with India” campaign, with recycled gold contributing more than 46% of revenue in Q1 and over 55% in June. That suggests Kalyan is not only growing demand but also improving sourcing efficiency at the same time.

PNG’s premium mix

P N Gadgil Jewellers reported 41% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1 FY27, with retail revenue up 56% and same-store sales up 46%, which points to very strong productivity at existing stores. Retail now contributes roughly 78% of revenue, while franchise and e-commerce also expanded healthily. The company’s retail stud ratio increased to 10.9%, indicating improving demand for studded jewellery and a higher-value product mix.

PNG also noted that newer stores in North and Central India are already showing higher studded jewellery penetration than its traditional Maharashtra and Goa markets. That matters because it signals that the brand is successfully taking its premium assortment to new geographies, not just expanding store count.

Titan’s steady momentum

Titan’s jewellery business also continued to grow strongly, with domestic jewellery operations rising around 18% to 39% depending on the business-update frame reported, supported by Akshaya Tritiya demand and healthy early-quarter buyer traffic. Titan said consumers increasingly preferred lightweight and lower-karat jewellery as gold prices climbed, while plain gold jewellery grew in the mid-teens and studded jewellery delivered early double-digit growth. Tanishq’s like-to-like sales grew in early double digits, and CaratLane also posted healthy double-digit like-to-like growth.

Titan expanded its jewellery network by adding 19 net stores in the quarter, including Tanishq, Mia and CaratLane outlets. That reinforces the same theme seen across the sector: scale, distribution and brand trust are helping large organised players win share.

What it means

The quarter suggests that high gold prices are changing what consumers buy, not whether they buy. Buyers are shifting toward lighter designs, lower karatage, studded jewellery and branded channels, which helps organised retailers defend growth even when raw material prices are elevated. In that setting, store expansion and premiumisation are offsetting pricing pressure, while digital channels and recycled-gold initiatives are adding another layer of resilience.

For the upcoming festive and wedding season, the sector appears well positioned, especially if gold prices stay volatile but not sharply disruptive. The strongest signal from these updates is that organised jewellery retail is gaining share from unorganised players rather than simply riding higher ticket values.

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