Maharashtra’s legacy brand Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers receives IAGES accreditation

The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) established by and for the Indian gold industry, has officially accredited one of Maharashtra’s oldest and legacy jewellery brand, Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers (WHP) with its authorised certification. The IAGES accreditation framework covers the entire gold value chain, which includes Refining, Bullion trading, Manufacturing, Assaying and Hallmarking to Retailing and even Digital Gold Selling.

“Our mission with the IAGES accreditation is to align our local businesses with global standards while addressing the unique needs of the Indian market with a framework that benefits the consumer, retailer and the gold industry at large. We are delighted to welcome Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers to the IAGES network, whose long-standing reputation of over 100 years and their integrity reflect the values we strive to uphold. This association is yet another step towards bringing greater transparency and reliability to our gold industry,” said Kaushlendra Sinha, CEO of IAGES. Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers has been a symbol of tradition, craftsmanship and customer care since 1909. An IAGES accreditation helps the brand to further expand its market presence and establish its authenticity among the younger, more informed consumers.

Aditya Pethe, Founder and Director, Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers added, “I’m honoured to be a part of the IAGES effort. We’ve been in the jewellery business for a long time, almost 115 years, but what our industry still definitely lacks today is formalisation. The IAGES accreditation is a very positive step towards process management. Consumers need to be assured that the highest due diligence has been implemented by retailers across the entire supply chain and that is what the IAGES framework promises. I hope more gold businesses join this cause, elevating the ethics and standards of India’s gold sector.”