IIJS Bharat – Signature 2026 concludes with Rs 75,000 crore business estimate
IIJS Bharat – Signature 2026 concluded in Mumbai on January 15, recording an estimated ?75,000 crore in business, driven by strong domestic buying, international participation, and focused sourcing across categories.
GJEPC Submits Pre-Budget Policy Proposals to Finance Ministry
GJEPC submitted pre-Budget recommendations to the Finance Ministry in Mumbai on January 14, 2026, seeking duty rationalization, tax reforms and SEZ flexibility to support exports amid global trade pressures.
GJEPC launches JewelStart incubation platform at IIJS Bharat Signature 2026
GJEPC launched JewelStart on January 12, 2026, in Mumbai at IIJS Bharat Signature to create a structured incubation and acceleration platform supporting innovation, startups, and MSMEs across the gem and jewellery value chain.
IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 Reflects Measured Buying and Shifting Product Preferences
IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 sees selective demand, cautious capital deployment, and a clear move towards lightweight, lower-ticket jewellery, says Arpit Kala.
IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 winds down at JWCC
Over four days, IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 saw brisk business take place at JWCC; retailers focused on couture differentiation, lightweight gold, gemstone statements, and silver jewellery, reflecting evolving buying behaviour across daily-wear, bridal, and emerging categories.
India needs to focus on telling the inspiring stories behind jewellery: Amit Pratihari, MD, GIA India
GIA plays a key role in establishing authenticity and trust in jewellery retail — it brings credibility, transparency, and confidence to the entire ecosystem, Amit Pratihari, MD, GIA India, tells Khursheed Mistry.
IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 Day 2: Event inaugurated at BEC, New Collections Launched
Day two of IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), NESCO, Goregaon, Mumbai, was marked by the formal inauguration of the venue, and new collection launches focused on lightweight gold jewellery.
IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 Off to a Flying Start
IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 opened at JWCC, Mumbai, bringing together industry leaders, and 1,600 exhibitors and global buyers; with a focus on exports, product launches, and knowledge sessions, the show is likely to set the tone for the industry for the rest of the year.
IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 is a global sourcing platform: Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC
IIJS Signature is the first jewellery event of 2026, and it will set the tone for the rest of the year, says Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.
IIJS Bharat–Signature 2026 to Open Global Jewellery Trade Calendar in Mumbai
GJEPC’s IIJS Bharat–Signature 2026 will be held in Mumbai from January 8–12 across two venues, bringing exhibitors and global buyers together to set early-year sourcing and business direction.
Five-day, dual-venue IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 set to take off on Jan 8
The 18th edition of IIJS Bharat-Signature is scheduled from January 8 2026 to January 12 2026 at the JIO World Convention Centre Bombay Exhibition Centre. The event is expected to unite the entire global gem and jewellery community under one roof. With a diverse array of exhibitors and industry leaders, the 18th edition promises to be a convergence of innovation, networking, and business opportunities.
India–New Zealand FTA to Support Gem and Jewellery Exports
The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is expected to improve price competitiveness and market access for Indian gem and jewellery exporters, with tariff benefits supporting higher exports to New Zealand.
GJEPC Welcomes India as Kimberley Process Chair for 2026
GJEPC welcomes India’s election as Kimberley Process Chair for 2026, effective January 1, following December 2025 consensus approval, reinforcing India’s role in governing global rough diamond trade.
India–Oman CEPA Grants Zero Duty Access for Gems and Jewellery
India–Oman CEPA abolishes duty on Indian gems and jewellery in Oman from December 2026, with GJEPC projecting exports rising from $ 35 million to $ 150 million within three years.
GIA Announces New Colored Stone Reports and Expanded Origin Services Effective January 2026
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.

