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Rahul Desai officially launches RD consultancy, setting a new benchmark for growth in the jewelry industry
Rahul Desai, MD & CEO of the International Institute of Gemology (IIG), known for his transformative leadership and foresight in the jewelry business, officially announces the launch of RD Consultancy, a dedicated jewelry business growth consultancy. With a specialized focus on Product Planning, People Management, Brand Pulse, and Placement Strategy; RD Consultancy is positioned as a holistic partner for jewelry businesses looking to evolve, scale, and lead in an increasingly competitive landscape. This new venture marks a significant evolution in his multifaceted career, adding to his legacy as a strategist, educator, and trusted advisor within the industry.
With more than two decades of experience spanning manufacturing, retail, branding, and digital integration, Rahul Desai has played a pivotal role in elevating both B2B and B2C jewelry enterprises. Through RD Consultancy, he now brings this depth of experience into a formal structure designed to guide businesses through real, scalable transformation. The consultancy is built on a singular promise: to help jewelry brands move from vision to execution with strategic clarity and operational precision.

“In my experience,” Rahul Desai shares, “many entrepreneurs have the ambition and potential, but they often lack the framework to convert that into sustained success. RD Consultancy offers that missing blueprint. Whether it’s about building from scratch, navigating a market shift, or unlocking the next level of growth, we help bridge the gap.” The consultancy also supports businesses transitioning across models, from B2C to B2B or D2C, and into e-commerce, with strategies tailored to today’s dynamic consumer and trade landscapes.
Rather than offering off-the-shelf solutions, RD Consultancy approaches each project with a bespoke customized strategy. From recalibrating growth plans to streamlining teams and operations, from reimagining merchandise assortments to building compelling brand narratives, the focus remains on long-term value creation. Its solutions are insight-driven and outcome-oriented, ensuring clients don’t just keep pace, but lead.
Over the years, Rahul Desai has already been the silent force behind several successful turnarounds and brand evolutions. Now, with the official launch of RD Consultancy, this expertise becomes accessible to a wider audience ready to take their jewelry business to the next level.
For more information on RD Consultancy, visit www.rahuldesai.in and learn how it can help transform your jewelry business. You can also contact: rahul@iigindia.com and +91 98207 17183 for more information.
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IAGES Accredited Partner Directory Brings Verified Gold Businesses Together on One Trusted Platform
Hosting More than 700 Accredited Outlets Across 200+ cities, the IAGES Directory Serves as a Bridge Between Consumers Seeking Trustworthy Gold Transactions and Accredited businesses
The Accredited Partner Directory launched by the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) in November, 2025 has gained significant momentum among consumers and gold businesses since its inception. This one-stop digital platform now hosts a growing network of over 700 IAGES partner outlets across 200 cities, allowing consumers to find verified, trusted jewellers nearest to them before they step out to buy or exchange gold.
An IAGES verified business follows a stringent code of conduct that mandates accountability, responsibility and ethical conduct across its entire value chain. IAGES’ Accredited Partner Directory offers consumers trust, confidence and peace of mind, allowing them to explore and choose these verified, third-party assessed gold jewellers nearest to them either by brand name, location, or category.
The accredited entities appearing in the directory include strong national, regional and city-based large, medium and small retailers. The directory not only includes verified gold jewellers, but also lists gold refiners, bullion traders, manufacturers and assaying and hallmarking centres and digital gold retailers.
Kaushlendra Sinha, CEO, IAGES, said:

“The growing list of partners in the IAGES Accredited Partner Directory reflects the gold industry’s readiness to adopt transparent and compliant business practices, building consumer confidence and trust while slowly formalising the gold ecosystem in India. We invite all gold businesses to come forward and join the movement to transform India’s gold industry, one accreditation at a time!”
IAGES is currently running a consumer awareness campaign – ‘Before you exchange or buy gold #PehlaCheckIAGES’ to spread the word about the importance of buying gold only from a verified, credible retailer. The successful campaign has reached 50 million+ consumers through online and offline mediums, while the IAGES website is seeing massive hits every day as consumers check the directory to verify a gold business.
Sumeet Deoda, Vice President – Marketing and Communication, IAGES said:
“Clearly, the IAGES Accredited Partner Directory has been much anticipated by consumers, gold jewellers and gold business entities alike! We are happy to finally share this growing database with the world even as we continue to work towards our goal of changing the gold-buying mindset in India as the first, crucial step towards formalising the industry,”

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