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Lab-Grown Diamond Brand Jewelbox Raises $3.2M to Fuel Nationwide Expansion
Backed by V3 Ventures and others, Kolkata-based startup aims to grow retail presence, bolster brand visibility, and expand its team across India.
Kolkata-based lab-grown diamond jewellery brand Jewelbox has secured $3.2 million in pre-Series A funding, led by V3 Ventures, with participation from Atrium Angels, Dexter Ventures, Infinyte Club, Samarthya Capital, and existing investor JITO Incubation & Innovation Foundation (JIIF).
The company, co-founded in May 2022 by siblings Vidita Kochar Jain and Nipun Kochar, plans to use the fresh capital to scale operations, enhance brand visibility, and hire talent across core functions.
Currently operating eight stores across six Indian cities—Delhi, Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Guwahati—Jewelbox is eyeing rapid growth, with a goal to expand to 30 retail locations by the end of 2025.

“The competition in the lab-grown diamond space is heating up, but we welcome it,” said Jain. “Whether it’s legacy brands, established entrepreneurs, or startups entering the space—it validates the category.”
Jewelbox, which sells its jewellery both online and offline, closed FY25 with an annual revenue run rate (ARR) of ₹38 crore, more than doubling from ₹16 crore in the previous year. The brand had earlier raised ₹3.7 crore in seed funding from JIIF in March 2024.
The funding comes at a time when lab-grown diamonds are gaining traction as a more sustainable and affordable alternative to natural diamonds. The segment is seeing increasing investor interest and consumer adoption.
The broader category is also drawing new entrants. Last month, Priyanka Gill, co-founder of the Good Glamm Group, launched Coluxe, a new lab-grown diamond brand that has already secured early-stage funding. Meanwhile, Bengaluru-based jewellery brand Giva is reportedly in talks with Creaegis to raise $80–100 million, valuing the company between $470–500 million, following its entry into lab-grown diamonds.
On the regulatory front, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently confirmed there are no plans for additional regulations, citing the industry’s healthy growth under a self-regulatory model.
Jewelbox and other emerging players—including Aukera, Giva, and Green Lab Diamonds—have also approached the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to dispute the classification of lab-grown diamonds as “synthetic,” arguing that it misrepresents their nature by equating them with lookalike simulants like cubic zirconia.
Commenting on the investment, Arjun Vaidya, co-founder and managing partner at V3 Ventures, said: “Less than 6% of Indians own diamonds today. With rising aspirations and growing awareness, lab-grown diamonds can democratize luxury in India—and Jewelbox is well-positioned to lead that change.”

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Sky Gold and Diamonds Delivers Robust FY26 Performance; Revenue Rises 77% YoY To Rs. 6,295 Cr
Operational Profitability Also Improved, With Operational PBT Rising To ₹375.4 Crore and Operational PAT To ₹278.1 Crore In FY26.
Sky Gold and Diamonds Limited (BSE: 541967 | NSE: SKYGOLD), listed B2B Gold Jewellery manufacturer, today announced its Q4FY26 and FY’26 results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company closed the year on a strong note with continued growth momentum backed by strong retail partnership and sustained domestic demand with designing moat.
The company delivered a strong financial performance in Q4 FY26, with revenue rising 80.6% year-on-year to Rs. 1,911.5 crore compared to Rs. 1,058.2 crore in Q4 FY25, while also growing 8.1% sequentially from Rs. 1,767.7 crore in Q3 FY26. EBITDA more than doubled, increasing 123.3% year-on-year to Rs. 140.7 crore, with EBITDA margins improving to 7.4% from 6.0% in the same quarter last year and 6.9% in the previous quarter. Reported profit before tax (PBT) stood at Rs. 126.2 crore, up significantly from Rs. 50.2 crore in Q4 FY25 and Rs. 106.1 crore in Q3 FY26, taking reported PBT margins to 6.6% compared to 4.7% a year ago. Reported profit after tax (PAT) surged 137.4% year-on-year to Rs. 90.7 crore, with margins improving to 4.8% from 3.6% last year.
For the full year FY26, revenue grew 77.4% to Rs. 6,294.9 crore from Rs. 3,548 crore in FY25, while EBITDA rose 121.1% to Rs. 434.3 crore, with margins expanding to 6.9% from 5.5%. Reported PBT increased to Rs. 379.1 crore from Rs. 174.2 crore, and PAT more than doubled to Rs. 281.8 crore from Rs. 132.7 crore, reflecting strong operational momentum. Operational profitability also improved, with operational PBT rising to Rs. 375.4 crore and operational PAT to Rs. 278.1 crore in FY26. Operational PBT and PAT exclude non-operational income included under other income in the financial statements.
Commenting on the result,. Mangesh Chauhan, MD, Sky Gold and Diamonds Limited, said:

“Q4 FY26 marks a strong close to what has been a defining year for Sky Gold and Diamonds, with consistent execution across quarters translating into robust growth in revenue and profitability. Our performance continues to be supported by increasing partnerships with organised retail players, strong acceptance of lightweight and value-added jewellery and sustained execution across our manufacturing platform.
Despite elevated gold prices and a dynamic operating environment, underlying demand trends remain resilient, supported by changing consumer preferences and the continued relevance of gold as both an aspirational and long-term value asset. Our early focus on the organised shift in jewellery manufacturing and retail, along with our positioning in lightweight jewellery, continues to strengthen our market standing.
As we move into the next phase of growth, we remain focused on improving cash flows, reducing debt and pursuing growth through operational efficiency and prudent capital allocation. We remain confident of sustaining healthy growth momentum while progressing toward our FY30 profitability aspirations, of Rs. 945 crore. With strong customer relationships and continued focus on creativity, technology and manufacturing excellence, we remain confident about the long-term opportunity ahead.”
Operational Performance & Growth Drivers
Sky Gold and Diamonds continues to strengthen its leadership within the organised jewellery manufacturing sector through disciplined execution, differentiated product positioning and a sharp focus on capital efficiency. Having successfully expanded its manufacturing and client ecosystem over the last few years, the company is now entering its next phase of growth centred on stronger cash generation, accelerated deleveraging and a self-sustaining financial model.
Key highlights for Q4 FY26 include:
- Near neutral Cash Flow from Operations (CFO): In line with its stated commitment, the Company significantly improved Cash Flow from Operations to negative Rs. 45 crore in FY26 from negative Rs. 272 crore in FY25 and targets positive CFO of ~Rs. 180–225 crore in FY27, supported by stronger operating efficiencies and disciplined working capital management.
- Strategic shift under Sky Gold 3.0: Transitioned to an asset-light leased manufacturing expansion model leading to land monetisation, with operational cash generation expected to support 50%+ reduction in net borrowings by next year-end.
- Working Capital Optimisation: Achieved significant improvement in Working Capital Cycle to <60 days driven by a higher share of advance gold business, export operations and better control on customer terms.
- Other Income: Stood at Rs. 16.6 crore for the quarter, of which Rs. 3.7 crore was attributable to gain on sale of investments and balance are all operational income. Operational PAT for the quarter & for financial year FY26 stood at 4.6% and 4.4% respectively.
- Credit Rating Upgrade: India Ratings upgraded Sky Gold’s credit rating to IND A/Stable / IND A1, supported by improving profitability, liquidity and through strong execution capabilities
- Strengthened Governance Framework: Appointed M S K A & Associates LLP (BDO International member firm) as Statutory Auditors reflecting commitment to adopting global best practices and strong focus on corporate governance
- Employee Ownership Initiative: Introduced an ESOP programme for eligible employees, strengthening employee ownership, motivation and long-term value creation becoming one of the first companies in the industry to implement it.
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