HRD Antwerp convened 330 industry leaders, policymakers and retailers at the Indo-Belgian Diamond Forum in New Delhi, highlighting trade cooperation, transparency and the strategic partnership between India and Belgium.

Antwerp World Diamond Centre held a public awareness initiative on March 10, 2026 at Antwerpen-Centraal station, highlighting risks of misrepresentation in diamond jewellery sales and calling for clearer disclosure standards.

HRD Antwerp opened a new certification laboratory in Hyderabad on January 31, 2026, to expand regional access to diamond and jewellery grading services for manufacturers and retailers in South India.

In spite of an 8.76% dip in cut and polished diamond exports during April-November 2025, GJEPC remains optimistic about India’s export performance in 2026. The Council is looking forward to the BTA with the US, and should that take longer than expected, it will take all necessary measures in coordination with the government and stakeholders to support exports, and ensure continued growth, says Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.

HRD Antwerp launched its globally recognized diamond, gemmology and jewellery education programmes in Mumbai on January 13, 2026, to expand access to structured, internationally aligned professional training in India.

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.

HRD Antwerp, Europe’s leading authority in diamond grading and certification, has officially launched its operations at the Bharat Ratnam Mega Common Facility Centre (CFC) in Mumbai.

In a landmark event for the global gemstone industry, over 1.4 tons of rough Brazilian emeralds will be auctioned in Antwerp this September. Hosted by international auction house Auctim.com, the sale is expected to draw significant international interest from gem traders, manufacturers, and collectors.

Branko Deljanin, a globally renowned expert from the Canadian Gemmological Laboratory (CGL), will conduct a series of workshops in India this October, focusing on the identification of lab-grown diamonds

GJEPC Chairman Shri Vipul Shah presented key recommendations for the gem & jewellery trade at today's pre-budget meeting with Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman

The recent acquisition of the IGI grading labs has spurred discussions of an initial public offering (IPO) in India, as per a Reuters report

GJEPC, the representative body for India's international gem and jewelry trade, has put forth numerous suggestions to the Government in anticipation of the forthcoming budget

To mark the inauguration & commencement of its laboratory in Pune, Tehmasp Printer CEO (International Gemological Institute) welcomed prominent Jewellers to grace this occasion.

Seeks 4% import duty on gold, silver & platinum; allowing sale of rough diamonds in SNZs and Zero duty on Lab Grown Diamond seeds