Brokerages back Titan, Kalyan, Senco despite 15% gold import duty hike

Antique and JM Financial retain positive ratings on organised jewellers, arguing they are better positioned to absorb the duty hike via lightweight designs, hallmarking-led formalisation and exchange-driven buying. Titan jewellery sales are seen up 45% in FY26 even as gold imports fall ~5% YoY.

— Filed Thu, 2 Jul, 2026, 11:01 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Brokerages Antique and JM Financial retain positive ratings on Titan, Kalyan and Senco despite India's gold import duty hike to 15%, arguing organised jewellers are better prepared via lightweight jewellery, hallmarking formalisation and exchange-led buying.

Why this matters

Reinforces a run of brokerage calls backing Titan, Kalyan and Senco through the 15% gold duty hike, framing organised jewellers as better positioned than unorganised peers to weather the cost pressure.

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