Wedding gold demand holds as jewellers pivot to lighter designs; Senco sticks with 20-25% FY27 growth guidance

Indian jewellers report resilient bridal demand despite a 15% import duty hike, with consumers trading down to 9kt/14kt/18kt lighter-weight pieces. Senco Gold reiterates 20-25% value growth guidance for FY27, while overall gold imports may moderate 10-15% as price sensitivity bites.

— FiledWed, 13 May, 2026, 21:43 IST·First seen Wed, 13 May, 2026, 21:40 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Senco Gold · Indian jewellers expect wedding gold demand to stay resilient despite 15% import duty hike, with consumers shifting to lighter-weight designs.

Key facts

  • 15% import duty
  • 10-15% moderation in gold imports
  • 20-25% value growth guidance FY27
  • 9kt/14kt/18kt jewellery

Why this matters

Consolidation window opens as smaller jewellers squeezed by duty pass-through struggle to reformulate lightweight inventory — scout tuck-in targets in regional bridal segments.