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Industry Awaits Interim Deal Benefits As India-US Trade Talks Advance

Proposed Interim Pact Could Pave The Way For Zero-Duty Access For Natural Diamonds and Coloured Gemstones In The US Market.

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Fresh momentum has emerged in India-US trade negotiations after Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, held another round of discussions with Mr. Jamieson Greer, Ambassador, US Trade Representative (USTR), and his delegation in New Delhi on 23-24 June 2026, reviewing progress on the proposed bilateral trade agreement and exploring ways to deepen economic ties.

For India’s gem and jewellery sector, the latest talks are being closely watched as the industry awaits the conclusion of the proposed Interim Trade Agreement, which is expected to improve market access for exports to the United States.

Under the framework for the interim agreement announced in February this year, natural cut and polished diamonds and coloured gemstones are expected to receive zero-duty access to the US under Annex III once the interim agreement is implemented. GJEPC has also urged the Government of India to pursue the inclusion of laboratory-grown diamonds and synthetic gemstones under the Annex III exemption list.

The latest meeting signals continued progress in negotiations towards finalising the interim agreement. The outcome remains significant for the gem and jewellery industry, as implementation of the agreed framework would enhance the competitiveness of India’s natural diamond exports in the US market while addressing one of the sector’s key trade priorities.

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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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