Stay updated with trade news, gold market updates and association announcements
Gold prices have touched a new all time high of ₹85,000 per 10 grams in March 2026 driven by global uncertainty and strong demand from Indian markets ahead of the wedding season. Kulgam jewelers are advised to update pricing daily using our live rates page.
Silver has also seen a sharp rise of 12% in the last 30 days. The association recommends members inform customers clearly about the volatile market conditions before making purchases.
The Jewelers Association Kulgam Annual General Meeting for the year 2026 has been scheduled for April 15, 2026 at the Association Office, Kulgam. All registered members are requested to attend without fail.
Key agenda items include election of new office bearers, review of member benefits, and planning of the upcoming Summer Jewelry Exhibition. Members must carry their membership cards.
The Bureau of Indian Standards has announced that mandatory hallmarking will now be extended to silver jewelry across India starting June 2026. All silver ornaments above 5 grams will require a valid BIS hallmark.
JAK will be organizing a free awareness workshop for all members in April 2026. Details will be shared on this page and via WhatsApp group.
The Jewelers Association Kulgam is proud to announce the Kulgam Jewelry Exhibition 2026 scheduled for May 10-12, 2026. The event will showcase traditional Kashmiri gold and silver jewelry alongside modern designs from member jewelers.
Members who wish to set up stalls can register before March 31, 2026. Entry for the public will be free. Contact the association office for stall booking and details.
JAK organized a free BIS hallmarking camp in February 2026 in collaboration with the Kulgam district administration. Over 80 member jewelers participated and got their jewelry stock hallmarked at subsidized rates.
The next hallmarking camp is planned for May 2026. Members are advised to register early as spots fill up quickly.
The Government of India has issued updated GST guidelines for jewelry traders effective from January 2026. Key changes include revised input tax credit rules and updated billing requirements for gold transactions above ₹2 lakh.
Members are strongly advised to consult their chartered accountant. JAK will share a detailed summary document via the WhatsApp group and on this website shortly.