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Senco Gold & Diamonds forays into Phygital Gold business
Mumbai: Jewellery retail chain Senco Gold & Diamonds has announced its foray into the Phygital Gold business with the launch of its own online gold transaction platform named DG Gold. This is keeping in mind the growing consumer preference towards the use of technology.
The DG Gold platform gives consumers the flexibility to convert their online gold purchase into physical gold in the form of jewellery at 116+ retail outlets of Senco Gold & Diamonds across India, at the time of redemption. Consumers can also sell the gold online on the DG Gold portal/website as per the prevailing rates from anywhere, anytime.
Consumers with a valid PAN card/Form 61 and a bank account in their name are eligible for a DG Gold transaction. They can start their online gold savings journey with a purchase value of as low as Rs 250, said the brand in a statement.
Senco Gold and Diamonds CEO, Suvankar Sen said, “We at Senco Gold & Diamonds are proud to introduce online gold transaction system to our esteemed consumers through our own platform DG Gold- mydigigold.com. The new platform gives our consumers the flexibility to create value and wealth which is secure and simple.”
Headquartered in Kolkata, Senco Gold & Diamonds was founded in 1938 by late MC Sen and has more than 100 stores across India, and claims to be the largest jewellery retail chain from Eastern India. The brand also exports to countries like USA, UK, Singapore, and the Middle East.
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KPMG names Gary Wingrove as global chairman and CEO from October
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MUMBAI: KPMG has chosen continuity with a forward tilt. The firm has announced that Gary Wingrove will take over as global chairman and CEO of KPMG International, beginning a four year term from 1 October 2026. Currently serving as global chief operating officer, Wingrove steps into the top role after being nominated by the global board and elected by the global council.
A KPMG veteran with over 25 years at the firm, Wingrove has been closely involved in shaping its recent trajectory. As global COO, he has helped drive the firm’s Collective Strategy, focusing on operational integration, global investments and the steady expansion of the KPMG Delivery Network. He has also been at the forefront of KPMG’s digital push, including the rollout of AI enabled solutions across its global operations.
Before his global role, Wingrove served as CEO of KPMG Australia for nearly a decade, where he led a period of strong growth, almost doubling revenue, profitability and headcount while steering a cultural reset.
He succeeds Bill Thomas, who has led KPMG since 2017 and will work alongside Wingrove over the next six months to ensure a smooth transition.
Thomas leaves behind a firm that looks markedly different from when he took charge. Under his leadership, KPMG’s global revenues have risen by 55 per cent, and its workforce has expanded to more than 276,000 people. He also unified the network of member firms under the Collective Strategy, aligning priorities and strengthening governance.
His tenure saw heavy investment in technology and partnerships, with alliances spanning Microsoft, Google Cloud, SAP, Oracle and ServiceNow. These collaborations, along with platforms like KPMG Clara, have helped the firm scale its AI-led offerings and sharpen its competitive edge.
Beyond growth, Thomas also pushed improvements in audit quality and sustainability. Initiatives such as a multiyear global sustainability strategy and the Our Impact Plan have aimed to embed long term thinking into the firm’s operations and client services.
For Wingrove, the brief is clear but evolving. He has signalled a focus on agility, deep expertise and technology driven solutions as clients navigate an increasingly complex business landscape. He also emphasised KPMG’s identity as a people first organisation, supported by technology and unified through its global network.
The timing of the leadership change comes as KPMG continues to grow, reporting a 5.1 per cent rise in global revenue in FY25, with gains across tax and legal, audit and advisory services. Growth was recorded across all regions, despite a challenging macro environment.
As Wingrove prepares to take charge, the firm appears set on a familiar path with a sharper digital edge. Same playbook, perhaps, but with a renewed focus on speed, scale and smarter solutions.
