At IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026, jewellers report steady raw material sourcing despite global volatility, with cautious sentiment prevailing; the industry, however, is closely monitoring geopolitical risks and pricing pressures, reports Khursheed Mistry.

Against the backdrop of global uncertainty, IIJS Bharat Tritaya 2026 reflects an industry that is balancing caution with business momentum, observes Khursheed Mistry.

GJEPC inaugurated IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026 on 21 March at BIEC, Bengaluru, with industry leaders and government officials, marking the start of the three-day trade event focused on regional jewellery manufacturing and sourcing.

GJEPC will host the fourth edition of IIJS Bharat - Tritiya and IGJME Bharat - Tritiya from March 21-23, 2026 in Bengaluru, bringing 1,100+ exhibitors and retailers ahead of Akshaya Tritiya.

Addressing the media, GJC announced the dates of the ninth edition of the India Gem and Jewellery Show, and also took the opportunity to unveil its new logo and identity.

Selective buying defined the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2026 as Southeast Asian and Indian buyers dominated attendance, large diamonds and coloured gemstones saw demand, while overall market sentiment remained cautious.

Retailers highlight how financially independent women are increasingly buying jewellery for themselves, boosting demand for lightweight gold and diamond jewellery across metros and smaller cities, finds out Dhwani Rathod.

Jewellery retail is shifting from event-based transactions to long-term customer relationships. As buying behaviour evolves, repeat customers are emerging as the most reliable drivers of profitability, stability and sustained growth for retailers.

The IJ Powerlist 2026 celebrated 30 influential changemakers steering India’s jewellery industry forward. From retail expansion to export leadership, the platform recognized visionaries driving transformation, professionalism, and long-term growth across the organized jewellery ecosystem.

Pret by Couture India 2026 brought together top retailers, designers, and manufacturers for a dynamic showcase, blending ready-to-wear brilliance, market insights, and leadership recognition shaping the next growth phase of jewellery.

Changing consumer behaviour, rising gold prices and faster buying cycles are driving demand for lightweight, high-rotation jewellery, forcing retailers to rethink inventory planning, merchandising strategies and sales approaches.

IJ Power List 2026 honours the leaders redefining Indian jewellery retail through governance, innovation, cultural stewardship, and disciplined growth—celebrating visionaries shaping the industry’s future with clarity, credibility, and conviction.

As margin pressure, price volatility and shifting customer behaviour reshape jewellery retail, habitual discounting is eroding authority and long-term value, prompting retailers to rethink pricing discipline and strategy.

The objective of Gemological Science International (GSI) is not just to issue reports, but to help the trade build credibility with its customers through transparent and consistent certification, and ensure that certification, testing and education remain aligned with how the jewellery business is actually conducted on the ground, says Ramit Kapur, Managing Director, GSI, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.