Inaugurated by MP and actor Kangana Ranaut, the store marks PNG Jewellers’ fifth outlet in Uttar Pradesh and introduces its Ram Katha collection inspired by the Ramayana.

The Kanpur-based jeweller’s recognition highlights its social initiatives, including support for para-badminton players through She by Kashi, and its focus on community welfare and inclusivity.

The Solitaire Festival of India 2026 concluded at Ranka Jewellers in Chinchwad, Pune, with the bumper prize winner receiving an XUV 7XO, following participation by more than 200 jewellery stores across 100 cities.

The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council welcomed GST 2.0 measures on prosecution thresholds, penalties, refunds and rate-change schedules, citing potential benefits for compliance, cash flow and business planning.

The Delhi Income Tax Appellate Tribunal deleted a Rs 20.45 lakh addition linked to family gold jewellery, ruling that CBDT seizure guidelines cannot automatically determine how much jewellery a taxpayer can explain.

The Kolkata jeweller created gold jewellery for the idols of Goddess Durga and her children at the Indian Museum’s first Durga Puja celebration, featuring traditional crafts and a heritage exhibition.

GJEPC’s India-France Jewellery Summit will bring 17 Indian jewellery companies to Paris from October 13 to 15, 2026, to explore partnerships with French luxury brands, opening avenues for design collaboration, private-label manufacturing, and access to European markets, discovers Suneeta Kaul.

ABARAN unveiled a 4-gram commemorative gold coin in Bengaluru to mark founder Burde Sadananda Kamath’s 125th birth anniversary and announced a savings scheme for the girl child.

The four-pillar initiative focuses on old gold exchange, gold monetisation, community outreach and wider adoption of 18K jewellery to encourage domestic gold recirculation.

The government has ended a tax benefit for banks importing gold, silver and platinum, bringing these shipments under the 3% Integrated GST levy from April 1, 2026, to ensure parity across import channels

De Beers appointed Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur as its natural diamond advocate in India, while Forevermark Diamond Jewellery unveiled Princess Gauravi Kumari as the face of its festive campaign.

Solitario Lab Grown Limited has filed its draft prospectus for a proposed SME IPO, with proceeds from the fresh issue earmarked for 20 new exclusive brand outlets and 75 shop-in-shop counters across India.

CaratLane celebrated its 18th anniversary with a film featuring brand ambassador Yami Gautam Dhar, alongside product upgrades, new designs and initiatives to expand its international business.

The jewellery retailer launched a flagship campaign featuring actor Sonali Bendre, highlighting its mangalsutra and traditional jewellery collections and positioning jewellery as an heirloom.