De Beers will present Voyage Through the Diamond Realm at India Art Fair 2026 in New Delhi from February 5–8, marking its India debut to position natural diamonds within art and culture.

Kushals Fashion Jewellery opened four new stores in Hyderabad on January 28 to expand its Telangana footprint, taking its city total to 17 as part of its retail growth plan.

QWEEN has partnered London-based Dalziel & Pow to design new retail stores in Bangalore and Delhi, aiming to reshape jewellery shopping through experiential formats, with the first launches scheduled March 2026.

Angara has enabled silver metal selection across eligible jewellery designs on its India website in January 2026, expanding consumer metal choices as price volatility drives demand for flexible fine jewellery options.

IGI inaugurated its second Jaipur laboratory on January 29, 2026 in Sitapura to expand coloured gemstone testing, improve turnaround times and support manufacturers and exporters across North India.

India’s Economic Survey FY25–26 outlines how the gems and jewellery sector shaped exports, gold imports, inflation and lending, highlighting diversification gains and rising macro pressures for policymakers and industry.

Divine Solitaires outlines its India strategy to position natural diamond solitaires for proposals, anniversaries, birthdays, self-purchase and Mangalsutra ceremonies, aiming to expand repeat-purchase opportunities for jewellery retailers.

GJEPC has responded to the India–EU Free Trade Agreement, stating that zero-duty access for jewellery will support exports, improve competitiveness and help double bilateral gem and jewellery trade within three years.

Following the announcement of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali outlined its expected impact on exports, employment and market diversification for India’s gem and jewellery sector.

Ahead of the 27 January 2026 India-EU Summit in New Delhi, GJEPC has urged the Government of India to secure duty-free EU access for jewellery to expand exports and double bilateral trade.

D P Abhushan Limited reported audited Q3FY26 and nine-month results on January 23, 2026, showing higher revenue, margins and profit, driven by festive demand, weddings, and disciplined inventory management.

Silver surged above $100 per ounce for the first time ever, while gold reached record highs near $5,000, driven by strong safe-haven demand and tight physical supplies amid global economic uncertainties.

GJEPC announced “Quantum Couture” as the theme for Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026 on 22 January in Mumbai, outlining three design categories and opening entries for industry and student participants nationwide.

Shringar House of Mangalsutra Limited launched a Pune sales office on January 23, 2026, inaugurated by Saurabh Gadgil, to coordinate B2B operations across Pune, Marathwada and Vidarbha markets.