IGI acquires American Gemological Laboratories in coloured gemstone certification expansion
IGI acquired American Gemological Laboratories on January 31, 2026, in New York and Mumbai to expand coloured gemstone certification, linking US and India markets through a combined global platform.
Lucira Raises Record $5.5 Million Seed Round to Redefine India's Fine Jewellery Market
Lucira Jewelry, a design-first fine jewellery brand founded by industry veterans Rupesh and Vandana Jain, has raised $5.5 million in seed funding, marking the largest-ever seed round for a jewellery startup in India.
200 Crore Guiness record - net worth business in a single day for Bhima Jewellery Trivandrum
Bhima Jewellery- marks its 100th anniversary, celebrating a legacy of purity and trust since 1925. For the first time in India in the field of jewellery a single day turnover from Trivandrum district was around 200 crore business, is also a Guiness world record
Giva Raises Rs 255 Crore in Extended Series B Funding Round Led by Premji Invest
Bengaluru-based jewellery brand Giva has raised Rs 255 crore in its extended Series B funding round, led by Premji Invest with new investors Epiq Capital and Edelweiss Discover Fund
RBI Bolsters Gold Reserves by $5.6 Billion in Q2 Amid Global Economic Uncertainties
In a strategic move reflecting heightened global economic uncertainties, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) significantly bolstered its gold reserves by $5.6 billion during the April-June quarter
Kalyan Jewellers Acquires Remaining Stake in Candere
Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd. has taken a significant step in expanding its footprint in the jewellery market by acquiring the remaining 15% stake in Candere, an online jewellery platform operated by Enovate Lifestyles Pvt. Ltd.
VBJ Gears Up For An Exclusive Campaign for Akshaya Tritiya
As the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya approaches on May 10, 2024, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers (VBJ), a renowned name in heirloom jewellery, prepares to launch an exquisite celebration, with its upcoming campaign titled 'Auspicious Akshaya Tritiya,' spanning from May 4 to May 12, 2024
Shraddha Kapoor-Backed Jewellery Startup Palmonas Set to Raise $3 Million in Funding
The company intends to allocate roughly 40% of the raised capital to marketing initiatives, followed by bolstering its inventory and expanding its team
IGI Contemplates Initial Public Offering (IPO)
The recent acquisition of the IGI grading labs has spurred discussions of an initial public offering (IPO) in India, as per a Reuters report
New Valentine's Day Campaign by Fiona Diamonds
Fiona Diamonds Launches #FreefromLove Campaign: Redefining Valentine's Day Gifting
GSI showcases its expertise in testing enormous gemstones and artistic carvings
Gemological Science International, a prominent global gemological laboratory, has recently acquired an immense sculpture of Lord Ganesha, boasting extraordinary dimensions of 62 x 34 x 30 cm and an impressive weight of 68.200 kilograms
Reena Ahluwalia's Bejeweled Royal Mysore Paintings Acquired by C. Krishniah Chetty Crystal Museum
The Maharaja and Maharani of Mysore paintings by artist Reena Ahluwalia record the historic legacy of Indian gems and jewellery on canvas
Titan purchases the remaining 27% stake in CaratLane, assessing its value at Rs 17,000 crore
A Titan subsidiary, CaratLane is an unlisted private firm that primarily manufactures and retails jewellery. Titan announced that it was buying 91.90 lakh equity shares in CaratLane, giving them a 98.28% ownership in the business.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Lauds Gujarat Government For its Initiatives to Promote LGD Sector
Incentives include concessions in power cost, interest cost and tax, R&D support to develop indigenous technologies for LGDs, skill development support and others
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