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.

Mumbai-based Divine Solitaires has opened its first seed funding round to raise $10 million in January 2026 to support mid-term expansion and scale its natural diamond solitaire business.

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.

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.

SAFA Gold & Diamonds has outlined a Rs 4,000 crore expansion strategy to scale its retail footprint to 350 stores by 2030, strengthening its position across India and key international markets.

The GJEPC hails the Union Cabinet’s Export Promotion Mission as a transformative step that strengthens MSMEs, boosts global competitiveness, and accelerates India’s journey toward $ 100 billion gem and jewellery exports by 2047.

India’s gem and jewellery sector has entered the festive season on a high note, with July exports surging 15.98% year-on-year to US$ 2.18 billion, marking a strong recovery after months of tariff-related headwinds.

US-based fine jewellery brand Angara is set to launch its first physical store in India by early 2026, as part of a major expansion strategy targeting Rs 1,000 crore in revenue from the Indian market by 2030.

PN Gadgil Jewellers Ltd is gearing up for a significant financial boost, with its board approving plans to raise up to 1,000 crore through various equity instruments

Aukera, a fast-growing lab-grown diamond jewellery start-up, has secured $15 million in fresh funding to support its ambitious expansion plans across India

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has announced a major expansion strategy with an investment outlay of Rs. 5,000 crore, aimed at accelerating its global footprint and business growth in FY2026

The omnichannel jewellery brand sees a 30% jump in valuation through secondary transactions led by 360 One and Centrum Wealth, setting the stage for a high-profile IPO. Early investor RB Investments will exit with a 10–12x return.

Omnichannel jewellery brand expands retail footprint and maintains growth momentum amid rising competition

Aditya Birla Group’s jewellery brand Indriya is rapidly expanding its footprint in India’s Rs 7-lakh-crore jewellery market. Since its launch in July 2024, the brand has opened 22 stores across 11 cities and aims to scale up to 100 outlets by the end of FY26