GSI has begun issuing colour trade-name reports for Pigeon Blood ruby, Royal Blue and Padparadscha sapphire in Jaipur and Mumbai, marking their first issuance in India.

Kalyan Jewellers has launched Akshaya Thanga Maligai (ATM), its first regional jewellery brand, in Tamil Nadu, with the inaugural showroom opening in Chennai on August 21, 2026.

The Jonnagiri Gold Mine was inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh on June 26, marking India's first commercial-scale private-sector gold mine since Independence and supporting domestic gold production and supply.

Bharat Diamond Bourse organized a blood donation drive on June 17 in Mumbai, collecting 801 units in partnership with five hospitals and blood banks to address an urgent citywide shortage.

GSI and Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC conducted a gemstone identification masterclass for jewellery professionals, focusing on gemstone analysis, treatment detection, traceability, and technical education amid evolving consumer demand in India.

Gemological Science International and Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC launched a Gem Identification Masterclass in India to address rising coloured gemstone demand and strengthen technical expertise among jewellery professionals through structured training.

Uniform Object has introduced CARBON FORM, a new jewellery collection developed since Summer 2024, combining carbon-based materials, 18-karat gold and gemstones, targeting contrast-driven design across global retail channels.

Against the backdrop of global uncertainty, IIJS Bharat Tritaya 2026 reflects an industry that is balancing caution with business momentum, observes Khursheed Mistry.

Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery Lab Jaipur has expanded origin determination services to include certification for ruby, emerald and sapphire packet lots and bead strings, strengthening traceability and transparency for gemstone trade.

IJ Power List 2026 honours the leaders redefining Indian jewellery retail through governance, innovation, cultural stewardship, and disciplined growth—celebrating visionaries shaping the industry’s future with clarity, credibility, and conviction.

Prêt by Couture India opened at Grand Hyatt Mumbai with a clear focus on lightweight design, operational discipline, and calibrated growth, reflecting an industry that aligns creativity with commercial precision in evolving retail markets.

Following the India–US Interim Agreement framework announcement, GJEPC confirms duty reduction on jewellery to 18% and anticipates zero-duty access for diamonds and coloured gemstones in the US market.

The objective of Gemological Science International (GSI) is not just to issue reports, but to help the trade build credibility with its customers through transparent and consistent certification, and ensure that certification, testing and education remain aligned with how the jewellery business is actually conducted on the ground, says Ramit Kapur, Managing Director, GSI, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.

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.