Brands chase India's men's jewellery boom as segment nears 15% of market

BlueStone, Giva, Candere, PNG and others are redesigning collections, stores and celebrity campaigns (Aditya Roy Kapur, Shah Rukh Khan) to reposition jewellery as everyday male self-expression. PNG's men's category has grown 25-30% over 3-5 years.

— Source publishedFri, 17 Jul, 2026, 08:53 IST·First seen Fri, 17 Jul, 2026, 10:54 IST·Source ET BrandEquity

What happened

BlueStone · Indian jewellery brands are targeting the fast-growing men's segment, redesigning collections, store experiences and celebrity-led campaigns (Aditya

Key facts

  • 15% of India's jewellery market
  • 25-30% annual growth
  • PNG men's category grew 25-30% over 3-5 years

Why this matters

The men's jewellery boom favors consolidating or partnering with design-forward, celebrity-backed players (Giva, Candere) to acquire momentum in a category PNG has already grown 25-30% over 3-5 years.

What to watch

  • Gold price spikes suppressing discretionary jewellery demand
  • Repeat-purchase and AOV data for men's segment vs one-time buyers
  • Entry of international menswear/luxury brands into Indian men's jewellery
  • New celebrity or athlete endorsement deals signaling budget escalation
  • Same-store-sales disclosures splitting out men's category growth
  • Legacy players (Titan/Tanishq, Kalyan) launch dedicated men's sub-brands or store zones to defend share against digital-first challengers
  • D2C players (BlueStone, Giva) scale men's-specific ad spend and influencer/athlete tie-ups beyond film stars
  • Product teams expand into non-gold formats (silver, platinum, diamond-accented steel) to hit lower entry price points
  • Retail redesign: gender-neutral or men's-forward store layouts and dedicated online filters
  • Bundle/gifting plays targeting weddings and festivals where women buy for men