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6 ARTICLES
The quick rise and even quicker fall of India’s smartwatch industry
At a time when startups selling chips or pet food have raised millions of dollars in funding, investors have shunned wearable tech companies. The fate of the sector hangs in the balance.
29 Jul 2025
The paradox of India’s gold demand
Indians are buying lots of gold, just not jewellery. This is hurting margins of retailers, who are in turn resorting to all sorts of tricks to grow.
29 Apr 2025
The cautionary tale of Kalyan Jewellers
A sharp run-up in the stock, a long-time investor’s exit with windfall gains and a dramatic slump—the Thrissur-based company is a lesson in how not to flog an idea.
03 Feb 2025
In CaratLane’s Sacheti, underdog Chennai wins big, again
The jewellery firm founder’s successful exit shines a light on the Tamil Nadu capital’s startup track record; separately, Reliance may be getting ready to decide on Dunzo.
24 Aug 2023
Titan makes its most ambitious regional push ever
With demand concentrated in semi-urban and rural areas, India’s leading jewellery maker will have to devise a strategy to woo those customers.
10 Nov 2022
India’s eyewear gold rush
Selling prescription glasses and contacts has never been this hot. At stake is a ready market of hundreds of millions.
04 Dec 2019