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.

Founded by Pooja Duggal, Escape Privé has launched in India with a portfolio of laboratory-grown diamond jewellery in real gold, targeting consumers seeking ethically sourced and travel-friendly designs.

The Kothari Group has entered India’s retail jewellery segment with the launch of laboratory-grown diamond brand Keemti Jewels and its first flagship store in Mumbai, supported by an omnichannel strategy.

India’s gold market slowed through May and early June as higher import duties, price volatility and seasonal factors curtailed jewellery demand, while ETF outflows and imports also declined.

Platinum Guild International’s 2025 Business Review says platinum jewellery demand rose across major markets despite high gold prices, tariffs and manufacturing pressures, with resilience expected to continue into 2026.

Jos Alukkas has introduced the Ballé Collection and a campaign film featuring actress Samyuktha on June 16 in Chennai, presenting a new jewellery range inspired by ballet and available across its retail network.

ISGJ Jewellery College and Lexus SoftMac have jointly developed a 10.07-carat brown diamond sculpture of Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, showcasing advanced design, modelling and precision manufacturing capabilities.

Lukson, a Laboratory-grown diamond jewellery brand has opened its 10th exclusive store in Bandra, Mumbai, expanding its retail footprint and strengthening its presence in India’s jewellery market.

STRAPLINE (30 words) Augmont has launched the next phase of its ‘Recycle with Resilience’ campaign from Mumbai, introducing AI-powered purity evaluation in Chennai to promote transparent, organized gold recycling across India.

Canada-based visual artist Reena Ahluwalia frames the “Century Question”: How does a diamond’s legacy survive the hand that currently holds it?

Bureau of Indian Standards is strengthening infrastructure, stakeholder outreach and compliance mechanisms as it evaluates the rollout of mandatory silver hallmarking across India’s jewellery and silverware sectors.

Jos Alukkas launched the #ExchangeForTheNation campaign across India on May 27, 2026, promoting gold recycling and exchange amid calls to reduce dependence on imported gold and conserve foreign exchange reserves.

As jewellery consumers become more informed and cautious, retailers are increasingly facing delayed purchase decisions driven by friction in trust, storytelling, pricing clarity, customer engagement, and overall buying experience.

The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council inaugurated its Mumbai office on May 14 while urging industry support for revised gold duty measures and proposing a structured Gold Monetization Scheme roadmap.