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Platinum Guild International India Announces the Seventh Edition of the ‘Platinum Season of Love’
A nationwide month-long retail activation designed to drive consumer demand across 1800+ stores starting 25th April 2025

Platinum Guild International (PGI) – India proudly announces the return of its iconic retail programme, the seventh edition of Platinum Season of Love, set to unfold from 25th April to 31st May 2025. As a strategic anchor in PGI India’s annual calendar, this retail initiative continues to play a pivotal role in catalyzing both consumer demand and retailer engagement for platinum jewellery in India. The retail activation will showcase a diverse range of platinum jewellery across key consumer segments, in collaboration with PGI’s trusted retail partners. This year, Platinum Season of Love is expected to see participation from 1800+ doors, in 360 metro, tier 1, 2 & 3 cities across the country. Over the years, this marquee retail initiative by PGI India has significantly contributed to the growth of platinum jewellery sales, boosting demand ahead of the festive season and driving higher footfalls at retail partner stores. The seventh edition builds on the continued success of previous years, with the last edition witnessing participation from 1,650 stores across 350 cities. The ‘Platinum Season of Love’ will present all 3 branded platinum jewellery categories including:
● Platinum Love Bands, offering commitment rings in platinum for couples;
● Men of Platinum, featuring statement platinum jewellery pieces for men; and
● Platinum EVARA, exquisitely crafted platinum jewellery designs for the women of today Crafted from 95% pure platinum, these collections are designed to resonate with evolving consumer preferences, positioning platinum jewellery as a symbol of elegance, sophistication, and emotional significance for the modern Indian audience.

Vaishali Banerjee – Managing Director (India), Platinum Guild International shared her thoughts on the 2025 programme: “The platinum jewellery market in India continues to grow steadily, driven by a new generation of consumers who value meaning, rarity, and self-expression in their choices. The return of Platinum Season of Love reflects our commitment to placing the consumer at the core while strengthening our retail partnerships to fuel this momentum. This initiative is a powerful example of how strategic collaboration can drive consideration, and unlock sustained category growth. We deeply value the continued trust and support of our retail partners, who play a vital role in making platinum jewellery a preferred and meaningful choice for today’s consumer.” Sharing their thoughts on the upcoming Platinum Season of Love, leading retailers shared:
Rajesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director- Kalyan Jewellers – “The Platinum Season of Love has consistently been a catalyst for growth, and we are excited to be part of it once again in 2025. Over the years, this initiative has played a crucial role in driving the platinum business. With PGI’s marketing push for both the Men of Platinum and Platinum Love Bands—this season promises even greater momentum. Returning after a year, we anticipate a strong resurgence, especially during the wedding season, making this the perfect time for customers to acquire platinum.”


Milan Shah, Director- Kalamandir Jewellers – “The Platinum Season of Love has always been instrumental in driving platinum sales, and this year, with PGI’s amplified marketing efforts, we are confident of yet another successful season. The timing couldn’t be better, aligning with key buying periods, and we are eager to maximize this opportunity. Season of Love has consistently delivered growth; motivating our teams and attracting new consumers drawn to platinum’s unique appeal. We are excited to be part of this journey once again and look forward to an impactful season of sales ahead.”
G.R. ‘Anand’ Ananthapadmanabhan, Managing Director of GRT Jewellers – “The Platinum Season of Love continues to set the stage for remarkable growth. It has been instrumental in driving sales, recognizing our teams, and positioning platinum as an aspirational choice for the modern Indian consumer. This initiative also presents an excellent opportunity to engage younger consumers while driving higher conversions. We look forward to delivering our best this season with exclusive collections across categories, offering exceptional platinum experiences to our customers.”


G. R. Radhakrishnan, Managing Director, GRT Jewellers – “The ‘Platinum Season of Love’ has become a much-awaited celebration for our customers each year, as they look forward to discovering exclusive platinum creations that mark life’s most treasured moments. We are thrilled to partner with PGI once again for the 2025 edition of this campaign – a collaboration that allows us to offer inspiring new designs crafted with platinum’s rare purity and meaning. This initiative is not just a strategic highlight for us; it’s our way of connecting with customers in their journey of love, by giving them trusted, heirloom-quality pieces to symbolize their emotions. We are fully committed to making this Season of Love unforgettable for every customer, so they can celebrate their unique love stories with the enduring brilliance of platinum.”
Joy Alukkas, Chairman, Joyalukkas Group – “The Platinum Season of Love plays a pivotal role in energizing our sales teams, enhancing customer engagement, and driving sales momentum for the quarter. We are excited to be part of this initiative, as it has consistently delivered growth for us over the years. With PGI’s strategic marketing push and back-toback campaigns, this program presents a tremendous opportunity to drive incremental sales.”


Varghese Alukka, Managing Director, Jos Alukkas Jewellery- “This year, we are poised to surpass all previous sales records, with the season kicking off just before Akshaya Tritiya—an opportune moment for growth. Our focus will be on maximizing platinum’s price advantage by offering a diverse and compelling range of platinum jewellery at highly attractive price points, driving strong consumer demand, and expanding our customer base.
Suvankar Sen – MD & CEO, Senco Gold & Diamonds – “The Season of Love campaign, launching around Akshaya Tritiya, comes at the perfect time for us. We see a strong opportunity to drive higher sales through our exclusive platinum collections, including ‘I Do’ – Platinum Love Bands, Aham – men’s platinum jewellery, and our latest women’s jewellery collection, Platinum Nova. We are confident that this activation, coupled with PGI’s brand campaigns, will help us stay ahead in the market and make the most of this wedding season.” With a proven track record and strong retailer backing, PGI India is set to take the seventh edition of Platinum Season of Love to new heights—deepening consumer engagement, unlocking new opportunities for growth, and reinforcing platinum’s place in the hearts of modern Indian jewellery buyers.


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Senco Gold & Diamonds unveils Ganesh Chaturthi New Designs & Offers to celebrate the festival of birthday of Lord Ganesha

Mumbai, August 2025: Senco Gold & Diamonds is a leading pan-India jewellery retailer with a legacy of more than eighty-five years and the largest jewellery retail player in Eastern India based on number of showrooms with a whooping count of 186+, introduces Ganesh Chaturthi New Designs and offers to celebrate the festival of birthday of Lord Ganesha, the Lord of knowledge, wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. The festival is also known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Vinayak Chavithi.
The ten-day-long festival is a time of devotion and cultural splendour that brings people together. It is believed that devotees who pray to Lord Ganesha on this auspicious day can fulfil their wishes and are bestowed with good luck and prosperity.
This Ganesh Chathurthi pays homage to the divine aura with gold and diamond jewellery pieces that will not only heighten your whole look but also symbolise prosperity, where customers can explore a wide range of new designs of Gold, Platinum & Diamond jewellery. The Ganesh Chaturthi collection celebrates tradition with a modern touch.

Commenting on this, Mr. Suvankar Sen (MD & CEO, Senco Gold & Diamonds) said, “Senco Gold & Diamonds is known for its exquisite jewellery collections, which are handcrafted with precision and devotion to detail. The brand’s jewellery is inspired by Indian culture and heritage, and it offers a wide variety of designs and styles to choose from, including traditional, modern, and contemporary. The Ganesh Chaturthi festival holds tremendous significance for devotees across Inia and to celebrate that we have introduced fantastic offers of Rs 100 off per gram on gold rate, upto 35% off on making charges in gold jewellery, upto 10% off on diamond value and upto 25% off on making charges of diamond jewellery, upto 10% off on making charges of silver items, and 0% deduction on old gold jewellery exchange. Special discounts in Sennes (Leather) of upto 15% on diamond value (lab-grown diamond jewellery), and upto 15% discount in the MRP of Leather Bags”.
Commenting on this Mrs. Joita Sen, (Director and Head of Marketing & Design, Senco Gold & Diamonds), said, “August is a month of festivities across India, with Rajasthan, Harryana and Bihar celebrating Teej and Maharashtra observing Ganesh Chaturthi. To celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesha this year, we have launched new pendant designs crafted in gold and diamonds, each such pendant is designed to be lightweight, sleek, and timeless. The jewellery pieces embody reverence for Lord Ganesha while reflecting contemporary elegance, making them perfect symbols of devotion that fit seamlessly into today’s lifestyle”.

Senco Gold & Diamonds offers extensive jewellery collection, including gold, diamond, silver, platinum, as well as precious and semi-precious stones under brands such as Everlite, focused on lightweight jewellery; Gossip, the silver and costume jewellery brand; and D’Signia, which offers a premium jewellery retail shopping experience to customers. Senco Gold & Diamonds also has an Aham collection of jewellery catering to men and a Vivaha collection, which is a premium designer wedding jewellery range. The Ganesh Chaturthi Offers will be available from August 26-31st, 2025, at all Senco Gold & Diamonds showrooms and online channels
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Gold and Silver Prices Rise in Domestic Futures Market Amid Global Cues
Gold and silver prices edged higher in the domestic futures market on Tuesday morning, supported by weakness in the US dollar and fresh global developments.

At 9:10 AM, MCX Gold October 3 contracts were trading 0.27% higher at Rs.100,897 per 10 grams, while MCX Silver September 5 contracts gained 0.31% to reach Rs.1,16,314 per kg.
The uptick follows political and monetary shifts in the United States. US President Donald Trump’s decision to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage borrowing misconduct, coupled with Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish stance at the Jackson Hole Symposium, weighed on the dollar and boosted safe-haven demand.
In his August 22 address, Powell signaled a pivot from inflation concerns to prioritizing the US job market, reinforcing expectations of a potential rate cut in September. Gold responded with a strong rebound, closing 1% higher at $3,372 on Friday and recording a weekly gain of 1.1% as of August 22.
Market analysts suggest that bullion may continue to find support in the near term as investors track global monetary policy signals and geopolitical shifts.
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Shraddha Kapoor-Backed Palmonas Raises ₹55 Cr in Series A to Fuel Nationwide Retail Expansion
Pune-based demi-fine jewellery brand Palmonas has raised ₹55 crore in its Series A funding round, led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India, a subsidiary of Temasek.

This marks the company’s first institutional fundraise, aimed primarily at scaling its offline footprint across India.
With 25 stores already operating in metro and tier-2 cities, Palmonas now plans to launch 100 company-owned outlets, with a focus on key markets such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune. The expansion strategy will also explore emerging cities like Aurangabad and Bhagalpur, with 60% of the stores located in malls, 40% on high streets, and a few in airports.
The new capital will also support team expansion and product innovation, particularly in the nine-carat gold segment paired with lab-grown diamonds—a fast-growing category amid surging gold prices and new hallmarking norms.
Palmonas has shown steady financial growth, with revenue increasing from ₹3.83 crore in FY23 to ₹5.38 crore in FY24, though it reported a net loss of ₹1.24 crore.
Prior to this round, Palmonas had raised about ₹7 crore from angel investors and its appearance on Shark Tank India, where it secured investment from Namita Thapar (Emcure Pharmaceuticals) and Ritesh Agarwal (OYO).
The funding comes at a time of increased investor interest in jewellery startups, particularly those innovating in lab-grown and demi-fine segments. Competitors like Aukera, True Diamond, Amama, and Coluxe have also raised capital recently. Meanwhile, larger players such as GIVA, Lalithaa Jewellery Mart, and BlueStone are tapping into the public and private markets to scale operations.
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