International Institute of Gemology held its 32nd convocation in Mumbai, recognising 150 graduates across gemology, diamonds, jewellery design, manufacturing and retail disciplines.

GIA Alumni Collective hosts networking event during IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026

IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 brought India’s jewellery trade together in Mumbai from August 5 to 10, with sourcing, exports, technology and changing consumer demand shaping business discussions.

With IIJS Bharat – Premier 2026 set to expand in scale and ambition, Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman of GJEPC, outlines the strategy for the show, export growth, and industry priorities, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a message for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, highlighting the Indian gem and jewellery sector's global growth ahead of the exhibition in Mumbai this August.

GJEPC expanded its outreach in Vietnam through meetings with jewellery trade bodies, retailers and wholesalers to encourage a larger buyer delegation for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 in Mumbai.

Mumbai flagged off its first jewellery export consignment to the UK on July 15 under the India–UK CETA, marking nationwide shipments expected to benefit exporters through zero-duty market access.

GJEPC met officials at the Embassy of India in Bangkok to strengthen India-Thailand gem and jewellery trade ties and promote Thai buyer participation at IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 in Mumbai.

Strong response from domestic and international trade visitors has prompted GJEPC to extend Phase 1 registration for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 until July 10 ahead of the August exhibition.

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.

Union Minister Jitin Prasada inaugurated the Customs Export-Import Facilitation Centre at Mumbai’s SEEPZ-SEZ on June 19, 2026 to streamline customs processes, improve logistics and support exporters through integrated infrastructure.

GJEPC inaugurated the India Pavilion and India Design Gallery at JCK Las Vegas 2026, showcasing 33 exporters and award-winning jewellery designs to strengthen India's global market presence.

At the WFDB International Summit in Gaborone, Botswana and Angola joined as Nation Affiliate Members, strengthening engagement between producing nations, trading centres and the global natural diamond manufacturing industry.