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Senco is gearing up for significant growth; plans to open 20 new stores this year
Senco Gold & Diamonds, one of India’s leading jewelry retailers, is gearing up for significant growth in the fiscal year 2025. The company has announced plans to open 20 new stores this year, aiming for a 20% increase in its topline revenue. This expansion is part of its broader strategy to maintain consistent annual growth while catering to rising consumer demand.These details were provided by Suvankar Sen, MD and CEO of Senco Gold & Diamonds, during an interview with CNBC TV18.
The company experienced a challenging start to FY25, with weak demand for diamond jewelry during the first three quarters due to high gold prices. However, the fourth quarter saw a revival, with increased sales of 14-carat and 18-carat diamond jewelry. Senco Gold also noted that silver sales outpaced both gold and diamonds in volume and value, as consumers increasingly view silver as an investment and gifting option.
Senco Gold has embraced innovation by launching dedicated lab-grown diamond jewelry stores under its sub-brand “Sennes.” According to Suvankar Sen, Managing Director and CEO of the company, lab-grown diamonds are gradually carving out their own market. The company expects these products to gain traction within the next two years, especially in the small-ticket segment catering to everyday wear.
The reduction in gold import duties by 9% provided temporary relief to customers but affected Senco’s profitability in Q2 and Q3. Despite this, the company expects profit margins to stabilize by the end of FY25.
In addition to domestic growth, Senco Gold has ventured into international markets by opening a store in Dubai. This move aligns with its strategy to cater not only to Indian expatriates but also to global consumers who appreciate handcrafted Indian jewelry. The company is also diversifying its product portfolio under the Sennes brand by introducing luxury lifestyle products such as leather bags.
Future Outlook
Suvankar Sen remains optimistic about the future, citing strong demand during wedding seasons and evolving consumer preferences for lightweight, versatile jewelry. The company is also focusing on digital services like virtual try-ons and personalized designs to appeal to younger, tech-savvy customers.
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BCCI Panel Discussion Explored Ways To Channel Household Gold Into The Formal Financial System
If India Can Replicate The Convenience Of A Gold Loan While Offering Attractive Incentives, The Country Has The Potential To Mobilize Significant Domestic Gold Resources.
Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry organized a panel discussion on “Building India’s Gold Monetization Marketplace”, moderated by Neil Borate, Editor-in-Chief of The Federal’s fintech platform The Fynprint. The panel featured Khushboo Ranawat, Regional Chairperson – West, and Member – National Exhibitions, GJEPC, Richa Agarwal, Chief General Manager, SEBI; Ramakrishnan Padmanabhan, General Manager, Department of Metals & Commodities, IFSCA; Nilesh Lodaya, Chief Business Officer, CDSL; Rajnish Gupta, Partner, Tax and Economic Policy Group, EY India; and Gunveer Singh, Executive Director, Department of Payment & Settlement Systems, RBI.
The discussion explored ways to channel household gold into the formal financial system, strengthen India’s gold monetization ecosystem and reduce dependence on imports. Panelists noted that a significant share of India’s gold holdings consists of investment gold in the form of bars and coins, representing a substantial opportunity for future monetization. If India can replicate the convenience of a gold loan while offering attractive incentives, the country has the potential to mobilize significant domestic gold resources.
The seminar brought together regulators, market infrastructure institutions and industry leaders to discuss policy reforms, electronic gold receipts, tokenization and the development of a modern digital gold ecosystem. Speakers included Praveen Rai, MD & CEO of MCX, former SEBI Executive Director Pramod Rao, and senior officials from SEBI, IFSCA, RBI, CDSL and NSDL.
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