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MSME Ministry Grants Approval to IGJS Jaipur 2025 Under PMS Scheme

The International Gem & Jewellery Show Jaipur 2025, scheduled from April 3rd to 5th, gains official recognition under the Procurement & Marketing Support (PMS) Scheme by the Ministry of MSME.

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The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has announced that the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) Jaipur 2025, taking place from April 3rd to 5th, has officially received approval under the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises’ (MSME) Procurement & Marketing Support (PMS) Scheme.

Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of GJEPC, expressed pride in this achievement, stating, “This approval reflects the tireless efforts of the GJEPC team and the valuable strategic support from our government departments. It underscores the Council’s commitment to fostering the growth of the gem and jewellery sector.”

The GJEPC also extended its heartfelt gratitude to the government officials who played a crucial role in securing this approval, including Dr. Rajneesh, Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner; Ms. Ashwani Lal, Additional Development Commissioner; and Mr. Gaurav Joshi, Joint Director & HOO, Rajasthan. Their collaborative efforts were key in making this milestone possible.

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P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited – Quarterly Update Q2FY27  

Reported Revenue Growth Of 22.4% YoY, Despite The Shift In The Navratri Festive Period To Q3 This Year. The Retail Segment Grew 31.1% YoY, With Robust Same-Store Sales Growth (SSSG) Of 25.5% YoY As The Primary Driver

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P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited delivered a healthy performance in Q2FY27, reporting revenue growth of 22.4% YoY, despite the shift in the Navratri festive period to Q3 this year. The Retail segment grew 31.1% YoY, with robust same-store sales growth (SSSG) of 25.5% YoY as the primary driver, indicating that the growth was substantially organic in nature, driven by deeper customer engagement at existing stores. As a result, the Retail segment contributed around 77.3% YoY of the total revenue, which is meaningfully higher on a YoY basis

Revenue Performance

  • Overall Growth: Consolidated revenue grew 22.4% YoY, despite the shift of the Navratri festive period into Q3 this year.
  • Retail Segment:
    • Grew 31.1% YoY, contributing ~77.3% of total revenue (meaningfully higher YoY).
    • Driven primarily by robust organic Same-Store Sales Growth (SSSG) of 25.5% YoY.
  • Franchise Segment: Reported strong growth of 34.7% YoY.
  • E-Commerce: Declined 83.6% YoY due to a strategic shift reducing low-margin coin sales to focus on higher-margin jewellery products.
  • Product Mix & Margin Quality:
    • Retail gold coin & bar sales share normalized to ~15.8% (down from ~23.3% in Q2FY26).
    • Moderation in lower-margin coins combined with higher retail/studded contribution continues to improve overall revenue mix profitability.
  • Festive Performance: Raksha Bandhan Rakhi sales saw exceptional growth—up 114% in volume (pieces sold) and 142% in value YoY.

Sales Mix & Consumer Trends

  • Category Growth (YoY):
    • Gold Revenue:
    • Diamond Revenue:
    • Silver Revenue:
  • Studded Jewellery:
    • Overall retail stud ratio improved to 11.8% (vs. 9.0% in Q2FY26).
    • Northern region outperformed with a stud ratio of 17.4%.
  • Old Gold Exchange:
    • Increased to 38% of total sales (vs. 29% in Q2FY26).
    • Indicates growing customer participation in recycling/upgrading gold, helping return idle household gold to circulation and lowering reliance on fresh imports.

Operational Highlights

  • Brand Rebranding: Transitioned the LiteStyle format to YOOU, positioning it as a contemporary, self-expression, and daily-wear brand backed by PNG’s trust and heritage.
  • Store Network Expansion:
    • Opened 2 new stores during the quarter: 1 Legacy store in Gurugram and 1 YOOU store in Amanora Mall, Pune.
    • Total operational store count stood at 80 as of September 30, 2026 (79 in India, 1 in the U.S.A.).

Outlook for FY27

  • Target Network Size: On track to open ~23 new stores in FY27, targeting a total network of ~103 stores by year-end.
  • Upcoming Store Openings:
    • Ayodhya store: Mid-October 2026
    • Prayagraj store: Early November 2026
  • Expansion Pipeline: Secured 10 store commitments (6 Legacy, 4 YOOU), focusing on franchise-led growth primarily across Northern and Central India while deepening operations in Maharashtra.
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