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P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited – Quarterly Update Q2 FY26
Retail Segment
The retail segment recorded a robust 29% growth in Q2 FY26 compared to the same period in the previous financial year, driven by healthy store-level performance and strong fes ve season sales, accoun ng for 72.2% of total revenue.
Non-Retail Segments
- E-commerce: With an increase of 113.2% compared to the same quarter in the previous financial year, it contributed 6.6% to total revenue, reflec ng our successful digital expansion and increasing online customer engagement.
- Franchisee Opera ons: This segment surged by 105% YoY, accoun ng for 15.6% of total revenue, driven by strong franchisee performance.
- Other: The Other segment accounted for 5.6% of total revenue in Q2 FY26, primarily comprising B2B sales from the Head Office and corporate segment. As men oned earlier, the refinery business was discon nued effec ve October 1, 2024; it had contributed Rs. 3,435 Mn in Q2 FY25.
Performance of Continuing Operations
During the quarter under review, total revenue excluding the refinery segment delivered a YoY growth of 31%. The following summary presents the revenue breakdown:
| Par culars (Rs in Mn) | Q2 FY’25 | Q2 FY’26 |
| Revenue Excluding Refinery | 16,571 | 21,733 |
| Refinery segment | 3,435 | – |
| Total Revenue | 20,006 | 21,733 |
Festive Sales
The fes ve season con nues to remain a key driver of our growth, with strong contribu ons from Ganesh Utsav, Janmashtami, Raksha Bandhan and Navratri. Our Mangalsutra Mahotsav and Painjan Mahotsav also received an excep onal response, further boos ng sales.
Product wise and same store sales growth
The Gold category registered a 24% increase in value and a 15% increase in volume. The Silver category delivered a strong performance with 92% growth in value and 59% growth in volume. Diamond sales also improved, recording a 31% rise in volume compared to the previous quarter, resul ng in the stud ra o reaching 9%. The Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG) stood at a healthy 29%, compared to the previous quarter.
Operational Highlights
Following the posi ve response to last year’s Navratri campaign, ‘Nine Days, Nine Stores,’ the Company further expanded its presence during this year’s Navratri, opening 6 Exclusive PNG Jewellers showrooms and 4 LiteStyle shop-in-shop stores.
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This quarter also marks a significant milestone in PNG Jewellers’ journey to becoming a leading panIndia player, with entry into Indore in Madhya Pradesh, Kanpur and Lucknow in U ar Pradesh, along with the launch of a flagship store in Dadar, Mumbai.
During the quarter, the Company launched 8 exclusive showrooms – 5 company-owned outlets (COCO) and 3 franchise outlets (FOCO) – taking the total store count to 63 as of September 30, 2025.
Outlook for FY26
On the expansion front, we con nue to focus on accelera ng our store rollout plan with 13-15 new openings planned for H2 FY26 – comprising a mix of company-owned (COCO) and franchise-operated (FOCO) outlets. These addi ons will bring us closer to achieving our target of a 76-78 store network by fiscal year-end.
Key growth markets such as Maharashtra and Goa, where we con nue to maintain a leadership posi on, and other regions such as Madhya Pradesh, U ar Pradesh and Bihar which presents strong growth poten al, will remain at the core of our expansion strategy.
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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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