T2’s main jewelry stop for last‑minute gold: Tanishq
Gate-side in Terminal T2, Tanishq is the airport branch of one of India’s biggest jewelry brands, handy if you realize in Bengaluru that you still need a gift. It sits airside in the international-capable terminal, so you can shop after clearing security without backtracking to landside retail.
Expect BIS‑hallmarked gold and diamond pieces with price tags starting roughly in the low ₹10,000s for simple gold earrings and climbing quickly into six figures for heavier sets. Staff process card and UPI payments routinely, and they’re used to passengers asking for quick gift suggestions when boarding starts in 30–40 minutes.
The store layout leans on gold necklaces, bangles, and earrings more than silver or everyday fashion jewelry, which makes sense in T2 where many passengers are headed to weddings straight off international flights. If you want something subtle under ₹25,000, ask them to show lighter chains and office-wear studs; the trays in front often skew heavier and pricier.
Packaging is flight-friendly: they provide compact boxes that fit easily into a cabin bag and will add detailed invoices needed for customs when you exit India through BLR or another airport. If your boarding pass shows a T2 gate at the far end, budget at least 15 minutes to walk from Tanishq to most international departures.
Quick tip: walk in with a hard price ceiling (say ₹20,000 or ₹50,000) and tell the staff upfront; it speeds up the process and keeps you from losing track of time before your T2 boarding call.