Jewellers ride PM's recycling push: Tanishq swaps 10,000 kg gold from 4.4 lakh customers in 8 months

Kalyan, Tanishq and Malabar are accelerating old-gold exchange programmes aligned with Modi's call to curb imports. Tanishq logged Rs 6,144 cr in gold-ingot deposits in Q4 and 20% growth in old-gold exchange; Kalyan cut minimum deposit from 10g to 1g to widen participation.

— Source publishedTue, 19 May, 2026, 18:27 IST·First seen Tue, 19 May, 2026, 20:02 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Kalyan Jewellers · Indian jewellers including Kalyan, Tanishq and Malabar are rolling out old-gold exchange campaigns aligned with PM Modi's call to curb gold

Key facts

  • 5 tonnes import reduction target
  • 4.4 lakh customers
  • 10,000 kgs gold exchanged
  • Rs 6,144 crore gold-ingots Q4
  • 20% growth in old gold exchange
  • minimum deposit cut from 10g to 1g

Why this matters

Policy tailwinds around import curbs favour scaled players with recycling infrastructure—expect consolidation pressure on regional jewellers lacking refining tie-ups or digital exchange platforms.