Instamart and Kalyan Jewellers are redefining festive gold buying with a first-of-its-kind Gold Rate Protection feature for Akshaya Tritiya 2026, allowing customers to lock in gold prices in advance while still benefiting from any potential price drops on the final purchase day.
Quick Summary
- Instamart partners with Kalyan Jewellers for Akshaya Tritiya 2026
- Launch of Gold Rate Protection feature
- Customers can lock gold prices in advance
- Final purchase at lower of locked or market rate
- 5% advance payment required for booking
- Free silver coin offered with prebooking
- Surge in demand for quick commerce gold purchases
- Strengthens Instamart’s position beyond daily essentials
Festive Innovation in Gold Buying
This Akshaya Tritiya, jewellers are making it easier for gold buyers to plan ahead despite changing prices. Instamart, India’s pioneering quick commerce platform, has partnered with Kalyan Jewellers to facilitate Gold Rate Protection, a first-of-its-kind feature that lets consumers lock today’s gold rate and buy on the day of Akshaya Tritiya, for whichever price is lower – the lock-in price or the market rate on that day.
Gold’s Cultural Significance and Buyer Confidence
Gold holds enduring significance during Akshaya Tritiya, symbolising prosperity and auspicious beginnings. As customers plan their purchases in the lead-up to the festival, ease and assurance become equally important. Instamart’s Gold Rate Protection, makes it both convenient and reassuring for users ordering BIS hallmarked gold coins from Kalyan Jewellers.
How It Works
Between April 10 and April 16, 2026, consumers can select eligible Kalyan Jewellers gold coins on the Instamart app and pay 5% advance, starting from ₹500 for a 0.5 gm gold coin to prebook and take delivery on Akshaya Tritiya. On April 19, between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM IST, they complete their purchase at the lower of the two prices – gold rate on the day of pre-booking or as per delivery date, whichever is lower. All prebook customers will also receive a free silver coin from Kalyan Jewellers.
Industry Perspective: Instamart
Arjun Choudhary, VP Growth, Instamart, “At Instamart, we’ve consistently looked to innovate around how Indians shop for precious metals during key occasions, from delivering 1 kg silver bricks during Dhanteras to introducing silver Rakhis for Raksha Bandhan. The gold Rate protection is a feature designed to help consumers navigate gold prices with greater confidence during the festival. By allowing users to secure a price in advance while still benefiting from any price drops, we strive to offer strong overall value to consumers. This is quick commerce going beyond convenience to deliver meaningful value on culturally significant purchases.”
Industry Perspective: Kalyan Jewellers
Ramesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director, Kalyan Jewellers, “Gold rate protection has been a preferred feature across Kalyan Jewellers’ retail showrooms, offering customers greater assurance while planning their festive purchases. With Instamart, we are extending this for the first time to a quick commerce platform. As traditions evolve, we remain committed to making gold buying both meaningful and seamless.”
Rising Demand for Quick Commerce Gold Purchases
Last year, Instamart witnessed a surge of over 500% in gold and silver coin sales on Akshaya Tritiya compared to Dhanteras, underlining the growing appetite among Indian consumers for quick commerce as a trusted channel for auspicious purchases.
Expanding Beyond Essentials
Through this initiative, Instamart continues to move beyond everyday essentials, strengthening its position as a destination for meaningful, occasion-led purchases while delivering the speed and trust customers value.
Product Assurance and Terms
All gold and complimentary silver coins* are BIS Hallmarked, 24 Karat Kalyan Jewellers gold coins. Availability and the terms of the promotion apply.
*T&C Apply
Gold Price Lock is a limited-period seller-led offer on select Kalyan Jewellers products listed on Instamart. A price-lock charge is required and will be adjusted against the final purchase made on April 19, 2026, between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM IST. The final price will be the lower of the locked rate or prevailing market rate on the day. Offer, including a complimentary silver coin, is subject to availability and additional terms and conditions.
About Instamart
Launched in August 2020, Instamart is India’s pioneering quick commerce platform. Present in 131+ cities, Instamart uses Swiggy’s superior technology and dedicated delivery fleet to bring groceries and other daily essentials to the doorsteps of Indians.
About Kalyan Jewellers
Headquartered in Thrissur in the state of Kerala, Kalyan Jewellers is one the largest jewellery retailers and the company has enjoyed a longstanding presence in the Indian market for over three decades and has set industry benchmarks in quality, transparency, pricing and innovation. Kalyan Jewellers now has over 400 showrooms across India, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, USA and UK.
FAQ’s
What is Gold Rate Protection?
It is a feature that allows customers to lock the gold price in advance and pay the lower rate at the time of purchase.
How can customers avail this offer?
Customers can prebook gold coins on Instamart by paying a 5% advance between April 10 and April 16, 2026.
When can the final purchase be completed?
The final transaction must be completed on April 19, 2026, between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM IST.
What benefit do customers get if gold prices drop?
Customers will pay the lower price between the locked rate and the prevailing market rate.
Is there any additional benefit with prebooking?
Yes, customers will receive a complimentary silver coin, subject to availability.
Are the gold coins certified?
Yes, all coins are BIS hallmarked 24 Karat gold coins from Kalyan Jewellers.
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