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DC Jewellers Launches Indore Showroom with Traditional Ceremony

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DC Jewellers has opened a new 5,000 sq. ft showroom at Y N Road, Indore, marking its first outlet outside of Ratlam. The store launch stood out in the jewellery industry for its cultural and spiritual theme, diverging from the typical celebrity-filled inaugurations.

The two-storey retail space is designed to offer a premium shopping experience while staying rooted in the brand’s heritage.

“We wanted this launch event to be different,” said Vikas Kataria, Director of DC Jewellers. “Instead of the typical celebrity appearances, we focused on something deeply rooted in tradition and culture.”

The opening ceremony featured students from Ujjain, known for their expertise in Hindu Ved Shastras, who led the event with Vedic mantras. A group of 21 young pandits performed chanting for 30 minutes, followed by the Navkar Mantra. The spiritual proceedings were accompanied by a 20-minute performance of Mahakal beats, adding a cultural dimension tied to the ancient temple city of Ujjain.

This traditional format was a deliberate choice by the brand, aiming to reflect its values of authenticity and heritage. DC Jewellers positioned the launch not just as a commercial milestone but as a cultural statement.

As part of its Indore launch strategy, the company undertook several outreach campaigns. These included the ‘Indore ke Gehne’ initiative to honor sanitation workers and their contribution to Indore’s cleanliness record, and the ‘DC Jewellers Traffic Awareness Programme’, which aimed to encourage road safety among residents.

The launch marks a significant expansion step for DC Jewellers, reinforcing its identity not just as a retailer but as a custodian of tradition and craftsmanship.

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Smuggled Gold Distorting India’s Bullion Market

Sharp Rise In Smuggled Gold, Driven Largely By The May 2026 Hike In Import Duty To 15%, Which Has Made The Grey Market Significantly Cheaper Than Legal Channels and Squeezed Legitimate Dealers and Jewellers

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India’s bullion market is being skewed by a sharp rise in smuggled gold, driven largely by the May 2026 hike in import duty to 15%, which has made the grey market significantly cheaper than legal channels and squeezed legitimate dealers and jewellers.

Market distortion and price gap

  • Smuggled gold is now selling at discounts of up to Rs 8,000 per 10 grams compared with official prices, creating a wide arbitrage that undercuts compliant traders.
  • Industry executives warn that this price gap is a clear signal of an active grey market, disadvantaging genuine bullion dealers and organised jewellers who pay full duty and taxes.

Scale of illegal inflows

  • Industry estimates suggest more than 100 tonnes of gold could enter India through illegal channels in 2026, echoing past surges in smuggling after earlier duty hikes.
  • Despite the higher tariff, India’s gold import bill rose 24% to a record $71.9 billion in FY26, even as physical volumes fell to about 721 tonnes, indicating persistent demand being met partly via unofficial routes.

Enforcement response

  • Revenue intelligence agencies, particularly the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), have intensified operations against organised smuggling networks using airports, land borders, coastal routes and domestic road transport
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