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Gold Demand in India Drops 16%, Value Surges 23%: WGC

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India’s gold demand witnessed a notable divergence in the July–September 2025 quarter, as soaring prices weighed on jewellery purchases even while the total value of demand surged, according to the latest data from the World Gold Council (WGC).

Total gold demand fell 16% year-on-year to 209.4 tonnes, compared to 248.3 tonnes in the same quarter last year. The contraction was primarily led by the 31% decline in jewellery demand by volume, reflecting consumer caution amid record-high prices that consistently hovered near historic peaks during the quarter.

However, despite the slump in volumes, the value of gold demand rose sharply by 23%, reaching Rs.2,03,240 crore, up from Rs.1,65,380 crore a year earlier. This surge underscores gold’s resilience as an asset class, as investors continued to view it as a stable store of value amid economic uncertainty and market volatility.

According to the WGC, the price-sensitive Indian consumer responded by opting for lighter-weight jewellery, token purchases, and increased investment in bars, coins, and ETFs. The report also noted that the outlook for the October–December festive quarter remains positive, supported by improved sentiment, the onset of the wedding season, and expectations of more stable gold prices.

Analysts suggest that while jewellery demand may take time to normalize, the strong investment appetite signals a deeper structural shift — one that reaffirms gold’s enduring appeal as both a cultural and financial asset in Indian households.

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GRT Jewellers Bets Big on TBZ to Acquire 74% for ₹1,034 Crore

The deal, signed on August 31, 2026, values the transaction at up to ₹209 per share and marks a significant reshaping of India’s organised jewellery retail landscape.The transaction will give GRT sole control of TBZ, including the right to appoint nominee directors.

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In a landmark consolidation move, GRT Jewellers is set to take control of Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri (TBZ), acquiring a 74.12% promoter stake for up to Rs.1,034 crore. The deal, signed on August 31, 2026, values the transaction at up to ₹209 per share and marks a significant reshaping of India’s organised jewellery retail landscape.

GRT Jewellers (India) Private Limited will acquire the entire stake held by TBZ’s promoter group, including Shrikant Gopaldas Zaveri (50.06%), Bindu Shrikant Zaveri (5.24%), Binaisha Shrikant Zaveri (7.92%), Raashi Shrikant Zaveri (6.85%) and two promoter-group entities holding 2.02% each.

The acquisition will trigger a mandatory open offer for the remaining public shareholding, with GRT set to launch an offer for up to 26% of TBZ’s equity in accordance with applicable SEBI regulations.

The transaction will give GRT sole control of TBZ, including the right to appoint nominee directors. The existing promoter directors—Shrikant Gopaldas Zaveri, Binaisha Shrikant Zaveri and Raashi Shrikant Zaveri—are expected to step down following completion.

For TBZ, one of India’s oldest and most recognised jewellery brands, the deal signals a major transition from promoter-led ownership to strategic control by one of the country’s prominent jewellery players. For GRT, it represents an ambitious expansion of its footprint and a potentially transformative bet on TBZ’s established brand equity, retail network and customer franchise.

The deal could emerge as one of the most significant strategic moves in India’s organised jewellery sector, underscoring the accelerating consolidation of a market where scale, brand strength and retail reach are becoming increasingly decisive.

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