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P N Gadgil & Sons Expands to Thane, Bringing Its Legacy of Trust and Excellence to the City
P N Gadgil and Sons (PNGS), one of India’s most legendary jewellery brands, has inaugurated its latest showroom in Thane. Located at Shrushti Prime, Gokhale Road, the grand opening marks a new milestone in PNGS’s 193-year legacy, fulfilling the long-standing demand of customers in the region.
For decades, customers from Thane have expressed their desire for a PNGS showroom closer to home, drawn by the brand’s continued commitment to transparency, ethical business practices, and unmatched service. With this expansion, PNGS strengthens its promise of delivering exquisite jewellery and a seamless shopping experience to its patrons.
The launch event witnessed an overwhelming response from jewellery enthusiasts, who explored a wide collection of gold, diamond, and silver designs. Blending timeless tradition with contemporary elegance, the showroom showcases superior craftsmanship and trendsetting pieces that reflect PNGS’s dedication to excellence.
PNGS had announced special inaugural offers to celebrate the grand opening, available until March 9, 2025. These exclusive offers provide a golden opportunity for jewellery enthusiasts to bring home exquisite pieces at special prices.
With nearly two centuries of heritage, PNGS continues to uphold its reputation as a trusted name in jewellery. The new showroom in Thane will offer certified purity, a grand collection of innovative designs, and personalized customer service to enhance the shopping experience.
Speaking about this, Aditya Modak, COO and CFO of PNGS, said, “P N Gadgil & Sons has always been more than a jewellery brand—it is a legacy of trust, built over generations. Our customers in Thane have been a part of this journey, and it is truly gratifying to bring our heritage of purity and excellence closer to them. We invite everyone to visit our showroom and experience the tradition of fine craftsmanship and impeccable service that defines PNGS.”
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WGC India Gold Market Update: Import Tightening
Part Of A Broader Push To Conserve Foreign Exchange Reserves Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Mounting Pressure On The INR
Highlights
- Gold import duty was raised sharply by 9%– from 6% to 15%, the steepest increase on record – alongside broader regulatory tightening
- Domestic gold prices have not yet fully reflected the duty hike amid weak demand and ample supply; local markets are currently in deep discount from the landed price
- Past trends indicate that higher duty increases unofficial inflows, although official imports remain relatively resilient
- Gold demand is expected to moderate in 2026, with jewellery and bar and coin demand projected to decline by 50–60t (~10% y/y) on account of the import duty hike.
Policy actions on gold imports
Since early April, the government has adopted a series of measures aimed at moderating gold imports. These have been part of a broader push to conserve foreign exchange reserves amid geopolitical uncertainty and mounting pressure on the INR, which has depreciated by more than 7% y-t-d. These measures include price-based actions, administrative and regulatory tightening, and consumer-directed messaging. While noteworthy, they are not unprecedented; gold is among the top five imports for India, accounting for 8% of the country’s merchandise imports in 2025, and similar measures have been utilised in the past.
On the price front, the gold import duty was raised sharply from 6% to 15%, making it the single largest increase on record and fully reversing the duty cut of July 2024. Rules were also tightened for gold imports linked to exports (under the advance authorisation scheme), and the Prime Minister has directly appealed to consumers, urging them to avoid buying gold for a year.
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