GIVA activated a nationwide on-ground campaign from December 10 2025 to drive participation in its Exchange Fest, using transit media, mall installations and hyperlocal outreach to increase store footfall and consumer engagement.

GIA will introduce redesigned colored stone reports and extend origin-determination services from January 1, 2026, offering updated categories, fees and broader geographic sourcing data for additional gem materials.

Shineshilpi has announced the launch of The Shine House, a new B2B jewellery sourcing hub in Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbai, expanding its infrastructure to support retailers and manufacturers with centralised operations.

PNG Jewellers opened its first Bihar showroom in Patna on December 7 2025, marking eastward expansion, serving existing regional customers, and increasing its national retail footprint to 65 stores nationwide.

Tanishq commemorated India’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup victory by gifting gold rings to players, crafted from gold exchanged by households nationwide under its Gold Exchange programme.

PC Jeweller has partnered with the Uttar Pradesh government to help 1,000 certified goldsmiths transition into jewellery entrepreneurs through training, market access and support under state and central schemes.

India’s gold industry body IAGES launches the #PehlaCheckIAGES campaign on December 4 in Mumbai, urging consumers to verify jewellers’ IAGES accreditation to promote ethical practices, transparency and sector-wide compliance.

Edstead has launched Jewels of Legacy on JioHotstar, a documentary series exploring the histories, family narratives and craftsmanship traditions of Kishandas, Mahesh Notandass, VBJ and Abaran, highlighting their role in India’s jewellery heritage.

DGFT’s December 1 notification includes Ahmedabad Airport in the hand-carriage system, enabling faster gem and jewellery exports as Customs prepares SOPs following GJEPC’s representation to authorities.

Kalyan Jewellers has opened a new showroom on Leicester’s Golden Mile on December 2 2025, marking its first UK entry and supporting the brand’s ongoing international expansion across key diaspora markets.

Rosy Blue and Kashikey will invest Rs 1000 crore to expand QWEEN, the self-discovery experiential jewellery brand founded by Amit Kumar and Suyash Motarwar, with stores opening in Bangalore and Delhi by mid-February.

The Flemish Government approved a policy effective January 1 2026 allowing Antwerp diamond companies to hire foreign polishers and sorters through faster permits to meet rising demand driven by the US duty advantage.

GJEPC Kolkata began a four-day Customs Training Program on December 1 2025 at the International Air Cargo Complex to enhance appraiser expertise and improve gem and jewellery export procedures.

PMJ Jewels opened a new store in Anakapalle on December 1 2025, inaugurated by Chief Guest Shri Ramkey, alongside the launch of a 10-day jewellery exhibition at the premises.