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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.
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 Limited – Quarterly Update Q4 FY26
Strong Q4 Surge Driven By Festive Demand and Expansion, With FY26 Revenue Crossing ₹10,744 Crore and Ambitious FY27 Growth Outlook
The Company delivered an exceptional performance in FY26, reporting revenue of Rs. 10,744 crore, up 40% YoY, marking a significant milestone in our growth journey. This strong performance was driven in part by an outstanding Q4, where total revenue increased by 124% YoY.
Retail Segment
The Retail segment recorded 102% YoY growth in Q4 FY26, driven by strong demand during the wedding and festive season.
Non-Retail Segments
Franchise Operations grew by 132% YoY, while E-commerce recorded a 67% YoY increase. During the quarter under review, total revenue excluding the other segment delivered a YoY growth of 104%. The details are provided below:
| Consolidated Revenue (Rs.Cr) | Q4 FY’26 | Q4 FY’25 |
| Revenue Excluding Other Segment | 3,196 | 1,569 |
| Others Segment | 356 | 18 |
| Total Revenue | 3,552 | 1,587 |
Note – Other segment primarily comprises B2B bullion sales from the Head Office and the corporate segment.
Festive and Event Sales
Foundation Day sales during the period amounted to Rs. 365 crore, with a healthy contribution across all categories. This was followed by a robust festive performance during Gudi Padwa, with sales reaching Rs. 171 crore, reflecting a 38% YoY growth. Subsequently, Gratitude Day sales to celebrate the milestone of reaching Rs. 10,000 crore stood strong at Rs. 225 crore.
Product Mix and Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG)
Despite rising gold prices, volumes saw positive traction with the gold category increasing by 27% YoY, while silver and diamond volumes rose 37% YoY and 125% YoY, respectively, driving the studded jewellery mix and taking the stud ratio to 9%.
The same-store sales growth (SSSG) for the quarter stood at a robust 86% YoY, highlighting strong customer traction across existing locations.
Operational Highlights
During the quarter, the Company added 8 COCO stores (3 Legacy and 5 LiteStyle) and 4 FOCO (1 Legacy and 3 LiteStyle), taking the total store count to 78 as of March 31st, 2026, comprising 57 COCO stores (48 Legacy and 9 LiteStyle) and 21 FOCO (17 Legacy and 4 LiteStyle). The expansion included strengthening our presence in Maharashtra and entering new markets in Uttar Pradesh through store openings in Gorakhpur and Varanasi.
Credit Rating Upgrade:
During the quarter, the Company’s long-term rating was upgraded to IND A+/Stable from IND A, while the short-term rating was reaffirmed at IND A1.
Outlook for FY27
We continue to maintain ongoing expansion momentum, with plans to open 25 new stores, with a strong strategic focus on scaling franchise formats, alongside company-owned stores. This is expected to take our total store count to 103 by the end of the fiscal year. We are targeting revenue of Rs. 13,500 crore, implying a growth of 25% YoY and an EBITDA margin of 7.5%.
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