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VAJRA INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC MEET (VAIRAM) 2025 organised by GJEPC, IIT Madras inaugurated in Chennai

The Vajra Industry Research and Academic Meet (Vairam) 2025, a joint effort by GJEPC and InCent LGD IIT Madras, was officially introduced at the IITM Research Park in Chennai.

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Madras at IITM Research Park, Chennai, was unveiled by Prof. V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, Prof M S Ramachandra Rao, InCent-LGD, IIT Madras, Mr. Manish Jiwani, Co-Convener, LGD Committee, GJEPC and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC among other dignitaries and industry experts.

The workshop features several panel discussions. “Beyond Gems: Next-Generation Applications of OLab-Grown Diamonds” explores LGDs’ potential in various industries beyond jewellery. “Lab-Grown Diamond Growth and Treatment Recipes and Challenges” delves into the intricacies of CVD and HPHT methods. “Diamond Quality Checks and Certification” addresses the crucial need for standardised quality control for gems, jewellery, and seeds. “Lab Grown Diamond Machines and Processing Equipment” will highlight the importance of indigenous equipment manufacturing to bolster India’s self-reliance. The workshop has drawn 150 + participants from the industry.

Key Takeaways

Diamond Quality Checks & Certification:

  • Advanced treatments challenge LGD grading and certification accuracy.
  • Key challenges: ensuring grading accuracy, standardization, and detecting undisclosed synthetics.
  • Emphasis on advanced testing methods, tech-driven grading, and industry consistency.
  • Traceability of tested items is a major issue.
  • LGDs are both supplementary and complementary to the diamond industry.
  • Mimicking natural diamond growth patterns in LGDs remains a challenge.

LGD Growth & Treatment Recipes: Key Takeaways

  • Increasing nitrogen in HPHT accelerates growth, benefiting gem-quality diamonds but not other industrial uses.
  • Focus on optimizing growth parameters, impurity control, and enhancement for superior diamonds.
  • Challenges include consistency, reducing defects, scalability, and reliance on high-purity raw materials.
  • Future focus on refining processes, improving sustainability, and enhancing research-industry collaboration.

Diamond Quality Checks & Certification (Continued): Key Takeaways

Strengthening quality assurance frameworks is essential to ensure consumer trust globally.

Grading LGDs differs from natural diamonds, especially in color; secondary reference masters needed.

Labs must assess hue saturation and intensity, not just color for LGDs.

Clarity characteristics differ due to metallic inclusions in LGDs.

Color grading challenges arise in borderline clusters where AI struggles.

LGDs are cut for perfection, unlike natural diamonds, which are cut for weight retention.

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P N Gadgil Jewellers Delivers Q2 FY27 Revenue Of 26,663.8 Mn; With 22.4% Revenue Growth, 57.1% EBITDA Growth & 52.7% PAT Growth; You

Strong Retail Growth, 25.5% Same-Store Sales Growth and Improved Studded Jewellery Mix Drive Q2 Performance

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P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited, one of the most reputed jewellers in the country, boasting 194 years of legacy & excellence in craftsmanship and trusted service in the retail business of gold, silver, and diamond jewellery, announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended 30th September 2026.

Key Financial & Operational Highlights:

  • Retail Contribution: Retail sales continued to strengthen, with the retail share of total revenue increasing to 77% in Q2FY27 from 72% in Q2FY26, reflecting the Company’s continued focus on expanding its high-margin retail business. Additionally, share of retail revenue from Northern and Central Regions increased to 2.7% in Q2 FY27 from 0.7% in Q2 FY26.

  • Strong Same-Store Performance: The Company delivered a robust Same-Store Sales Growth (SSSG) of 25.5% YoY, driven by deeper customer engagement at existing stores.
  • Re-Branded LiteStyle to YOOU: The transition from LiteStyle to YOOU marks a strategic evolution towards a more distinctive, lifestyle-led brand. Designed to reflect consumers’ growing preference for self-expression over occasion-led purchases, YOOU combines contemporary aspirations with the trust and credibility of PNG Jewellers. The rebranding aims to strengthen brand resonance among younger, style-conscious consumers, while the refreshed positioning and contemporary identity are expected to support greater relevance and preference for everyday jewellery. Its impact on stud ratio and brand resonance can be assessed through changes in product mix, customer preferences and engagement following the transition.
  • Improving Product Mix: The retail stud ratio improved to 11.8% from 9.0% in the same quarter previous year, while the northern & central region delivered a notably stronger performance, achieving a stud ratio of 17.4%; validating the Company’s expansion strategy into markets with structurally higher demand for studded jewellery. Additionally, YOOU by PNG recorded an impressive studded jewellery ratio of 53.1%, reflecting strong customer acceptance of the brand’s lightweight studded offerings.
  • Product-wise Performance: During the quarter, the diamond category continued to witness exceptional momentum, delivering 21% growth in value & 11% growth in volume, underscoring increasing customer preference for studded jewellery and supporting the Company’s premiumization strategy. The Gold Jewellery grew by 47% in value & 4% in volume; Gold Bars & Coins reduced by 24% in value & 48% in volume, whereas silver category increased by 12% in value & reduced by 42% in volume.
  • Higher Customer Engagement: Healthy customer acquisition continued across markets, with footfalls been at 178,756, while maintaining a robust conversion rate of 88.6%, reflecting strong brand recall, healthy demand and the Company’s ability to consistently convert store visits into purchases.
  • Growth in Transactions & Spending: At the retail level, Company recorded an Average Transaction Value (ATV) of Rs 1,22,100, with the Legacy at Rs 1,22,423 and YOOU at Rs 65,320, reflecting healthy transaction values across its brand portfolio.
  • CRISIL A+/Stable Credit Rating Reaffirmed: CRISIL has reaffirmed the company’s ‘A+/Stable’ credit rating, reflecting its established credit profile and stable outlook.
  • Acquisition of Silvostyle: A sterling silver fashion jewellery brand offering bold, contemporary and trend-led designs for everyday wear, acquired in full on 1 October 2026.
  • Underlying Operating Performance: With the current hedging coverage ~80%, the remaining unhedged inventory resulted in an unhedged gain of Rs 50 Mn during Q2 FY27, compared to Rs 60 Mn in Q2FY26. Excluding this gain, Adjusted EBITDA stood at Rs 2,196 Mn, compared to Rs 1,369 Mn in the corresponding quarter last year, while the Adjusted EBITDA Margin increased to 8.2% from 6.3%.
  • Adjusted Profitability: Excluding the net impact of the unhedged gain, Adjusted PAT stood at Rs 1,174 Mn in Q2FY27, compared to Rs 750 Mn in Q2FY26, translating into an Adjusted PAT Margin of 4.4%, as against 3.4% in the corresponding quarter last year.
  • Expansion Pipeline on Track: During the quarter, the Company remained focused on enhancing the productivity of its existing network while progressing site identification, franchise partner onboarding and operational readiness for its upcoming expansion, with a significant focus on Northern and Central region, in line with its growth strategy.
  • As of 30th Sept 2026, the Company operated 80 stores (79 in India and 1 in the U.S.A.). A majority of the year’s expansion scheduled across Q3 and Q4 FY27, in line with the Company’s phased rollout plan.

Commenting on the performance, Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman & Managing Director, P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited, said:

“We continued to strengthen our retail business in Q2 FY27, with retail contributing 77% of total revenue and same-store sales growth reaching 25.5%. The improvement in our retail stud ratio to 11.8%, alongside a higher stud ratio of 17.4% in the Northern & Central region, reinforces our confidence in the region’s growth potential and validates our expansion strategy. We are also evolving our brand portfolio to address changing consumer preferences. The rebranding of LiteStyle to YOOU by PNG has strengthened our focus on contemporary, lifestyle-led jewellery, with studded jewellery contributing 53.1% of its sales.

The acquisition of Silvostyle further expands our presence in the fast-growing silver fashion jewellery segment. Looking ahead, we remain focused on disciplined expansion, particularly across Northern and Central India, with most planned store additions scheduled for the second half of FY27. Backed by our 194-year legacy, trusted brand and evolving retail capabilities, we remain committed to sustainable, profitable growth and long-term stakeholder value creation.”

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