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Indian gold prices saw a notable increase in May, defying global trends. This rise occurred even as international gold prices dipped. Local currency weakness and policy adjustments contributed to the gains. The World Gold Council report highlights India’s resilience amidst geopolitical tensions and market volatility. Demand from India and other key markets could support gold prices going forward.

SVF II Lightbulb Cayman, a SoftBank affiliate, sold 5.65 crore shares, or 3.25%, in Lenskart for Rs 2,873 crore through a block deal on Wednesday. The shares were sold at Rs 508.55 apiece, with Goldman Sachs, Fidelity, Quant Mutual Fund, WhiteOak Capital, and other institutional investors among the buyers. SoftBank’s stake has now fallen to 9.88%.

Jordan’s apparel exports fell 21.7 per cent year on year to $695.3 million in January-April 2026, mainly due to a 25.3 per cent decline in shipments to the US, its largest market.
Despite the slowdown, the US accounted for over 71 per cent of exports.
Mexico emerged as the second-largest destination, with imports nearly doubling, indicating gradual diversification of Jordan’s export markets.

SIMA said the India-Oman CEPA will give Indian textile and garment exporters a 5 per cent tariff advantage, helping them compete more effectively and expand market share in Oman.
With duty-free access for most exports and Oman serving as a gateway to GCC region and East Africa, SIMA expects stronger growth in apparel and home textile exports from key textile hubs.

The Bureau of Indian Standards is studying mandatory hallmarking for silver. This move aims to ensure purity for buyers. Silver hallmarking is more complex than gold due to its diverse market. BIS is proceeding cautiously to set systems right before implementation. Mandatory hallmarking will be introduced gradually. The number of hallmarked silver articles is increasing.

Alongside Kapoor’s investment, Ekatra Jewels also unveiled “OhMyGold,” a collection co-created with Sussanne Khan.

French authorities said Wednesday that they had imposed two fines on Shein totalling more than 22 million euros ($25.5 million), citing problems with product traceability, environmental labelling and delivery times. The new penalties bring the total fines imposed by France against the Asian fashion giant to more than 210 million euros.

Lenskart Solutions share price dipped 2% on Thursday as SoftBank affiliate SVF II Lightbulb (Cayman) sold a significant stake. Global and domestic institutional investors, including funds managed by Goldman Sachs and Fidelity, acquired these shares. This transaction, valued at approximately Rs 2,873 crore, saw strong participation.

Sri Lanka’s garment exports declined 7.4 per cent year on year to $1.50 billion in January-April 2026, while textile exports fell 5.6 per cent, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Combined textile and apparel exports totalled $1.62 billion, accounting for 45.7 per cent of industrial exports.
April textile and garment exports also weakened amid continued global demand uncertainty.

Titan is significantly increasing its focus on premium watches. The company anticipates that timepieces priced above Rs 25,000 will soon account for nearly a quarter of its total revenue. This strategic shift is supported by the rapid growth of its premium retail formats, Helios and Helios Luxe.