India’s gem and jewellery exports totalled $4.27 billion in April-May 2026, while GJEPC urged the government to address gold supply constraints and regulatory issues affecting export manufacturing.

India’s platinum jewellery demand increased 4% in 2025 despite economic headwinds and elevated gold prices, driven by wedding jewellery, men’s jewellery and retailer expansion, according to Platinum Guild International.

Kalyan Jewellers launched the Gold4India Initiative on May 12 to promote gold recirculation, reduce import dependence by five tonnes, formalise monetization channels, and encourage responsible jewellery consumption in India.

As India raises gold import duty from 6% to 15% amid economic pressure and a weakening rupee, the jewellery industry is preparing for higher prices, evolving demand, and possible market disruption, discovers Khursheed Mistry.

PNG Jewellers on May 13 launched Swarna Swaraj from Pune to promote domestic gold recirculation, lower-karat jewellery adoption and responsible consumption following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal on gold imports.

As India raises gold import duty to 15%, leading jewellery players and trade bodies support gold conservation measures while warning of liquidity pressure, export challenges and rising risks to MSMEs.

As collaborative jewellery shopping gains momentum, retailers are witnessing higher ticket sizes, evolving design preferences, and stronger emotional engagement driven by mothers and daughters shopping together, observes Dhwani Rathod.

BlueStone-backed Ethera launched its Mother’s Day campaign and jewellery edit on May 7, 2026, highlighting evolving consumer preferences for everyday lab-grown diamond jewellery through a digital storytelling-led retail initiative.

World Gold Council’s Q1 2026 report shows global gold demand rose 2% year-on-year as record prices reduced jewellery volumes but boosted bar, coin and ETF investment demand worldwide.

GJEPC says India–New Zealand FTA signed on April 27, 2026 will enable zero-duty access, supporting export growth from $ 16.61 million to $ 50 million within three years.

Aarnora Jewels launched its first flagship showroom in Secunderabad, Hyderabad on April 21, 2026, inaugurated by Nidhhi Agerwal, introducing 92.5 silver jewellery and a 77% exchange policy.

Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds launched its first Gorakhpur store in April 2026, expanding Uttar Pradesh presence to seven stores, targeting rising demand for lab grown diamond jewellery in emerging markets.

With Akshaya Tritiya around the corner, jewellery retailers are unveiling festive offers, exclusive collections, and smart buying schemes to attract customers and maximize seasonal sales momentum across India.

BlueStone-backed Ethera launches Akshaya Tritiya Edit on April 10, 2026, repositioning festive jewellery buying in India towards everyday wearability, amid evolving consumer preferences beyond traditional gold-led purchases.