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Maharashtra’s legacy brand Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers receives IAGES accreditation
The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) established by and for the Indian gold industry, has officially accredited one of Maharashtra’s oldest and legacy jewellery brand Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers (WHP) with its authorised certification.

“Our mission with the IAGES accreditation is to align our local businesses with global standards while addressing the unique needs of the Indian market with a framework that benefits the consumer, retailer and the gold industry at large. We are delighted to welcome Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers to the IAGES network, whose long-standing reputation of over 100 years and their integrity reflect the values we strive to uphold. This association is yet another step towards bringing greater transparency and reliability to our gold industry,” said Kaushlendra Sinha, CEO of IAGES.
The IAGES accreditation framework covers the entire gold value chain, which includes Refining, Bullion trading, Manufacturing, Assaying and Hallmarking to Retailing and even Digital Gold Selling.
As an IAGES value chain partner, WHP can enjoy several benefits such as an established market leadership, a competitive edge over non-IAGES accredited contemporaries, loyalty of both old and new consumers and deeper investor relations. For consumers, an IAGES-certified retailer means they can shop with total confidence knowing their retailer has sourced and processed the gold ethically and responsibly.
Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers has been a symbol of tradition, craftsmanship and customer care since 1909. An IAGES accreditation helps the brand to further expand its market presence and establish its authenticity among the younger, more informed consumers.
Aditya Pethe, Founder and Director, Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers added, “I’m honoured to be a part of the IAGES effort. We’ve been in the jewellery business for a long time, almost 115 years, but what our industry still definitely lacks today is formalisation. The IAGES accreditation is a very positive step towards process management. Consumers need to be assured that the highest due diligence has been implemented by retailers across the entire supply chain and that is what the IAGES framework promises. I hope more gold businesses join this cause, elevating the ethics and standards of India’s gold sector.”

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Bhima Gold Unveils Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection for Akshaya Tritiya, Blending Devotion with Exquisite Design
A culturally rooted, insight-led launch that reimagines festive gold buying through storytelling, symbolism, and spiritual relevance.
In a move that blends cultural storytelling with product innovation, Bhima Gold has unveiled its Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection for Akshaya Tritiya – positioning gold not just as a purchase, but as a deeply symbolic expression of prosperity, faith, and intent.
Timed with one of India’s most significant gold-buying occasions, Akshaya Tritiya, the launch reflects a deeper cultural shift in consumer behaviour. While the festival continues to drive strong purchase intent, there is a growing preference for meaningful, purpose-led buying experiences over purely transactional consumption.
Aligned with this evolving mindset, the Ashtalakshmi coin collection has been thoughtfully conceptualised to blend tradition with deeper symbolism. Inspired by the eight sacred forms of Goddess Lakshmi, each coin represents a distinct dimension of prosperity—from wealth and nourishment to courage, knowledge, and continuity.

By bringing together Adi Lakshmi, Dhana Lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Santana Lakshmi, Veera Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi and Vidya Lakshmi, the collection reframes gold coins from being a generic festive purchase to a story-driven, culturally immersive product experience – one that resonates across generations and belief systems.
This launch also aligns with Bhima Gold’s larger centenary narrative of “Together Purever,” which focuses on legacy, shared traditions, and evolving consumer meaning. The collection becomes an extension of that philosophy – reinforcing how heritage brands are reinterpreting tradition for a more aware and emotionally driven consumer.
Customers can pre-book their favourite jewellery by paying just 10% in advance & get their jewellery on Akshaya Tritiya at the lowest rate, which gives customers more flexibility and helps them plan their purchases with greater confidence, especially at a time when gold prices are high.
Akshaya Tritiya has traditionally been associated with intention, belief, and the aspiration for prosperity, extending beyond a purely transactional act of buying gold. The Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection has been conceptualised to reflect this deeper cultural and spiritual significance, with each coin designed to carry a distinct meaning and sense of purpose. The initiative also aligns with evolving consumer preferences, where there is a noticeable shift towards jewellery that offers emotional, cultural, and spiritual resonance in addition to intrinsic value.
With gold prices near record highs and consumer sentiment becoming more considered, Bhima’s Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection signals a broader shift in the category — from price-led promotions to meaning-led engagement, where design, storytelling, and cultural relevance drive both differentiation and demand.
As legacy brands navigate a new era of conscious consumption, Bhima Gold’s latest offering highlights how tradition can be reimagined as experience, making gold buying not just an act of investment, but an expression of identity and belief.
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