International Institute of Gemology facilitated a student visit to Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai, engaging with diamond companies to provide real-world exposure, industry insights, and practical understanding of trade operations.

Shivam Jewels, a Surat-based diamond manufacturer, has been appointed a De Beers DTC Sightholder in March 2026, marking a rare addition to the list and strengthening India’s presence in primary rough supply.

The ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict is disrupting diamond trade flows, impacting key hubs, delaying shipments, and pressuring logistics; however, the industry is hopeful of things returning to normal once the geopolitical tensions ease, finds out Dhwani Rathod.

Ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, leading jewellery retailers, manufacturers and industry bodies outline expectations on GST, import duties, exports, digital gold regulation, working capital, and policy reforms to strengthen growth.

GJEPC submitted pre-Budget recommendations to the Finance Ministry in Mumbai on January 14, 2026, seeking duty rationalization, tax reforms and SEZ flexibility to support exports amid global trade pressures.

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council presented key policy proposals to the Government seeking tax reforms, industry incentives, and regulatory ease to strengthen India’s leadership in diamonds, gold, coloured gemstones, and lab-grown diamonds.

Bharat Diamond Bourse Marks 41 Years of Excellence & 15 Years of Operations of BDB Complex with the Release of customized My Stamp by Department of Posts, Government of India

Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) recently hosted Shri Pravinbhai G. Mali, Hon’ble MLA of Deesa, Banaskantha District, Gujarat, for an official visit on June 16, 2025. The visit served as an opportunity for the MLA to engage with industry leaders, understand the functioning of the world’s largest diamond trading hub, and acknowledge the significant contribution of members from Deesa to the diamond trade ecosystem

Veteran Diamond Industry Leader to Steer IGI’s Next Chapter

The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) has added another feather to its cap, winning the SURAKSHIT MUMBAI AWARD 2025 for Best Security & Command Centre in Premises of the Year. This prestigious recognition highlights BDB’s unwavering commitment to safety, technological innovation, and operational excellence in protecting one of the world’s leading diamond trading hubs

Trading of Lab-Grown Diamonds through SPOT 2.0 Platform Enables Buyers and Sellers to Trade with Transparency and Confidence

The Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS), fondly known as the December Show, returns for its 22nd edition from 20 to 23 December 2024 at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC), Sitapura. With over 1200 booths, this premier event continues to blend Jaipur’s rich heritage in gems and jewellery with contemporary trends, offering a vibrant platform for trade, innovation, and design excellence

The 2024 Hurun India Rich List highlights the significant influence of India's jewellery and diamond industry, with leading figures from Surat, Mumbai, and the southern states dominating the rankings

The India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere 2024, hosted by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), has set a new industry milestone by generating a record-breaking USD 12 billion in business