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Platinum Jewellery Sparkles as the Modern Choice for Akshaya Tritiya
Symbolising purity, strength, and timeless elegance, platinum emerges as a popular pick for celebrating prosperity and new beginnings this festive season.
As India prepares to celebrate Akshaya Tritiya on April 30, a festival known for ushering in prosperity and fresh starts, many are turning to platinum jewellery to mark the occasion with meaning and style.
Traditionally seen as a time to invest in gold and other symbols of wealth, Akshaya Tritiya is now witnessing a shift as contemporary consumers seek out choices that reflect both heritage and modern values. Platinum — with its naturally white sheen, 95% purity, and resistance to tarnish — is being embraced as a powerful emblem of enduring wealth and spiritual purity.
Reflecting the timeless essence of the festival, platinum jewellery is available in a variety of collections designed to resonate with today’s lifestyle. Women can explore graceful, modern designs through Platinum Evara, men can find strength and character in Men of Platinum, and couples can celebrate their bond with Platinum Love Bands, crafted to honour life’s significant milestones.
Each piece bears the hallmark “Pt 950,” certifying its high purity and enduring value. As a metal that stands the test of time, platinum offers more than just visual appeal — it embodies the lasting emotional and material richness that Akshaya Tritiya represents.
With its blend of tradition and innovation, platinum jewellery continues to shine as a meaningful and lasting way to celebrate this auspicious day — a gift of love, resilience, and prosperity to treasure for generations.
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PNG Jewellers Wins IACC Excellence In Service Award At IACE 2026
Prestigious Recognition Honours PNG Jewellers’ Commitment To Customer Service, Retail Excellence and Evolving Consumer Expectations
PNG Jewellers has been honoured with the Excellence in Service award at the 22nd Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards (IACE) 2026, organised by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC). The recognition celebrates PNG Jewellers’ retail excellence in Sunnyvale, California, and its commitment to delivering service excellence and trusted jewellery retail experiences to customers in the U.S. market.
The award was presented at a prestigious ceremony held on September 11, 2026, at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai, in the presence of business leaders, members of the Indo-U.S. business community, IACC members and representatives of the diplomatic community. Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman and Managing Director, PNG Jewellers, received the award on behalf of the company from Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari.
The winners were selected by an eminent jury chaired by Shailesh Haribhakti, alongside Kaku Nakhate, S. S. Mundra, Rajyalakshmi Rao and Nilesh Vikamsey. P. N. Gadgil Jewellers Ltd. was unanimously selected as the winner in the Excellence in Service category.
Commenting on the recognition, Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman and Managing Director, PNG Jewellers, said:
“This recognition is a testament to the trust our customers have placed in PNG Jewellers and to the commitment of our teams who work relentlessly to deliver an exceptional jewellery-buying experience. For us, service excellence goes beyond the transaction. It is about understanding evolving customer expectations, offering greater transparency and ensuring that every interaction strengthens a relationship built over generations. We are deeply honoured to receive this recognition from the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce.”
The recognition specifically acknowledges PNG Jewellers’ store in Sunnyvale, California, and the brand’s commitment to extending its legacy of trust, craftsmanship and service excellence to customers in the United States. The Sunnyvale store represents an important milestone in PNG
Jewellers’ international journey, bringing its heritage-led approach together with contemporary retail experiences tailored to evolving consumer expectations in the U.S. market.
The Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards recognise organisations and individuals making significant contributions to the Indo-U.S. trade and business corridor.
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