Indriya launches old gold exchange at 100% value as Modi urges year-long pause on new purchases

Aditya Birla Group's jewellery brand Indriya is betting on a Customers Own Gold Exchange Programme, offering 100 per cent value on old gold, after PM Modi appealed to Indians to skip new gold buys for a year to conserve forex. The move pivots demand toward recycled inventory.

— Filed Fri, 15 May, 2026, 17:35 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Aditya Birla's jewellery brand Indriya launched a Customers Own Gold Exchange Programme offering 100% value on old gold, responding to PM Modi's appeal to Indians to skip new gold purchases for a year to conserve forex.

Why this matters

Indriya, Aditya Birla Group's jewellery entrant, aligns its strategy with national forex priorities by monetising household gold rather than pushing new sales, a notable pivot for a brand still scaling its retail footprint.

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