India’s gem and jewellery exports totalled $27.72 billion in FY2025–26, reflecting a structural shift towards diversified markets and value-added segments amid global uncertainties and declining dependence on the US market.

Litestyle by PNG launched three new stores in March 2026 across Nashik, Ghatkopar and Mulund, expanding its retail presence to target young, working consumers with lightweight gold and diamond jewellery offerings.

The famed 137.27 carat Florentine Diamond, long thought lost after World War I, resurfaces in a Montreal vault, reaffirming India’s Golconda mines as the cradle of history’s greatest gems.

With the steep Trump tariffs now having come into play, the cutting, polishing, manufacturing and export hubs of India are facing severe problems, with joblessness and unit-closure a distinct possibility. The silver lining is that the GJEPC is hopeful of a solution, particularly in view of the advocacy efforts of its US counterparts, who are also working hard to impress upon the Trump administration that the high tariffs will have a deleterious effect on the US jewellery industry as well. In a free-wheeling conversation with Suneeta Kaul, Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, talks about the impact of the tariffs, the steps being taken to bring about some relief to the industry, its expectation from the government, and more.

US-based fine jewellery brand Angara is officially making its debut in India, bringing with it a legacy of over 300 years in gemstone expertise and a disruptive direct-to-consumer (D2C) model that promises to redefine the fine jewellery shopping experience

Gold prices remain steady near record highs as market concerns over U.S.-China tariffs and inflation persist

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, recognized as the sixth-largest jewellery retailer globally, has been awarded the prestigious title of Jewellery Retail Chain of the Year at the 2024 Business Leadership Summit & Awards hosted by Times of Oman

GJEPC successfully hosted the 3rd edition of its Gem & Jewellery Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) at Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC SEEPZ in Mumbai, where international buyers from across the globe explored India's diamond jewellery craftsmanship

This launch brings the global jewellery brand’s showroom count globally to 350

GJEPC, the apex body of India's gem and jewellery industry, presented the 3rd edition of the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) in Jaipur. This event, in partnership with Gemfields, took place from April 12th to 14th at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre

Currently, Malabar Gold & Diamonds operates 345 stores across 13 countries, with plans to open new stores in New Zealand, Egypt, Bangladesh, and more locations in Europe

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) reveals a significant downturn in the exports of gems and jewellery for the fiscal year 2023-24, indicative of challenges faced by the Indian market

The 2nd edition of the India International Jewellery Show - IIJS Tritiya, organized by the GJEPC, unfolded a tapestry of brilliance and innovation at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre in Karnataka from April 5th to 8th, 2024

Grand Unveiling: Malabar Gold & Diamonds Opens Latest Store in Omaxe Chowk, Chandni Chowk