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Kalyan Jewellers Q4 Update:Revenue Surges 37% Year-on-Year
The recently concluded quarter has been a very fulfilling one recording consolidated revenue growth of approximately 37% when compared to the same period in the previous financial year despite extreme volatility in the gold prices.Our India operations witnessed revenue growth of approximately 39% during Q4 FY2025 as compared to Q4 FY2024, driven primarily by robust wedding demand. The quarter recorded healthy same-store-sales-growth of approximately 21%.
We launched 25 Kalyan showrooms in India during the recently concluded quarter, and another 3 showrooms during the first week of April 2025. We launched 14 Candere showrooms during Q4 FY 2025.
In the Middle East, we witnessed revenue growth of approximately 24% when compared to the same period in the previous financial year driven primarily by same-store-sales-growth. Middle East contributed approximately 12% to our consolidated revenue for the recently concluded quarter.
Our digital-first jewellery platform, Candere, recorded a revenue de-growth of approximately 22% during the recently concluded quarter as compared to the same period during the last year.
As communicated earlier, for FY 2026, we have drawn up plans to launch 170 showrooms across Kalyan and Candere formats – 75 Kalyan showrooms (all FOCO) in non-south India (including 5 larger-format flagship Kalyan showrooms), 15 Kalyan showrooms (all FOCO) across south India and international markets and 80 Candere showrooms in India. We have completed signing LOIs for the Franchisee Owned Company Operated (FOCO) showrooms planned for the year in India.
Kalyan is upbeat about the ongoing quarter and are witnessing encouraging trends in the advance collections for both Akshaya Tritiya as well as for wedding purchases for the festive/wedding season.As of March 31, 2025, our total number of showrooms across India and the Middle East stood at 388 (Kalyan India – 278, Kalyan Middle East – 36, Kalyan USA – 1, Candere – 73).
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Abaran Timeless Jewellery Champions Heritage Conservation To Safeguard Traditional Craftsmanship
Support For Hastashilpa Heritage Village Reflects A Commitment To Preserving India’s Architectural and Artisanal Legacy For Future Generations.
As India’s historic buildings continue to face mounting pressure from urbanisation, redevelopment, and changing lifestyles, concerns are growing not only about the loss of architectural landmarks but also the disappearance of the traditional skills and craftsmanship that created them. Recognising this challenge, Abaran Timeless Jewellery has extended its support to Hastashilpa Heritage Village, reinforcing the importance of preserving cultural heritage and artisanal knowledge.
Through the Abaran Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Bengaluru-based jewellery house, the company supports a range of initiatives spanning education, healthcare, community welfare, arts, and heritage conservation. Its association with Hastashilpa Heritage Village reflects a deeper commitment to protecting India’s rich cultural legacy beyond the jewellery industry.




Located in Manipal, Hastashilpa Heritage Village is regarded as one of India’s most significant heritage conservation projects. Founded by conservationist Vijaynath Shenoy, the village has successfully rescued and reconstructed traditional homes from across coastal Karnataka, preserving architectural styles and craftsmanship that may otherwise have been lost to neglect or redevelopment.
The conservation process shares many similarities with the art of jewellery making. Every carved beam, decorative element, and handcrafted detail requires meticulous documentation, restoration, and respect for traditional techniques. Much like restoring an heirloom jewel, preserving heritage architecture demands both technical expertise and cultural sensitivity.
For Pratap Kamath, Managing Director of Abaran Timeless Jewellery, the initiative holds personal significance. He noted that the heritage village is located in Udupi, where Abaran was originally founded by his grandfather, Sri Sadanand Kamath. According to Pratap Kamath, the company was inspired by the efforts to preserve heritage homes that might otherwise have vanished as younger generations moved away in search of new opportunities.
His observations reflect a wider concern within the luxury and craft sectors. Whether restoring a centuries-old structure or creating a handcrafted jewel, both disciplines depend on knowledge and expertise that cannot be easily replicated through mass production. Once lost, such skills are extremely difficult to recover.
At the same time, consumers are increasingly drawn to brands that demonstrate authenticity, cultural relevance, and a commitment to preserving heritage. As a result, heritage conservation is evolving from a philanthropic activity into an important reflection of a brand’s values and identity.




Initiatives such as Hastashilpa Heritage Village serve as an important reminder that heritage extends beyond products—it also includes the ecosystems of craft, culture, knowledge, and tradition that make those creations possible.
As India’s architectural treasures and jewellery traditions navigate similar challenges, efforts to preserve one may ultimately help protect the other, ensuring that valuable skills and cultural legacies continue to inspire future generations.
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