The World Gold Council’s immersive experience combines gold’s history, investment performance and virtual jewellery trials to engage Gen Z, encourage lifestyle-led purchases and create new opportunities for jewellery retailers. Preeti Kulkarni finds out how the initiative aims to reshape the way younger consumers perceive gold jewellery.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has relaunched its South Extension showroom in New Delhi, featuring a dedicated wedding arena, access to over 30,000 jewellery designs and expanded retail facilities.

Nakshathra Gold & Diamonds has appointed actor Mammootty as its global brand ambassador as the retailer plans to expand its presence across India and international markets.

GJEPC’s India-France Jewellery Summit will bring 17 Indian jewellery companies to Paris from October 13 to 15, 2026, to explore partnerships with French luxury brands, opening avenues for design collaboration, private-label manufacturing, and access to European markets, discovers Suneeta Kaul.

IAGES hosted Trust Circle 2026 in New Delhi, bringing stakeholders from refining, bullion, manufacturing, assaying, hallmarking, retail and digital investment gold together.

The new bridal jewellery collection is anchored by the campaign ‘One Wedding. Many Stories’, bringing regional traditions into a contemporary wedding wardrobe

IAGES and SPJIMR have launched a six-month executive programme for young gold and jewellery business leaders, covering finance, strategy, technology, governance and family business.

IAGES marked its first anniversary on August 8 in Mumbai, reporting 140+ accredited partners across 750+ stores in 235+ cities and continued efforts to strengthen gold industry standards.

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.

R.R. Jewellers celebrated its 16th anniversary in Hyderabad on July 27, 2026 with the launch of its Festival Collection, highlighting its retail growth, customer reach and affordable gold jewellery strategy.

VBJ, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers has launched its month-long Amazing Aadi Sale until August 16, 2026, offering discounts across jewellery categories at its Anna Salai and Anna Nagar showrooms during the festive season.

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.

IAGES said its Accredited Partner Directory, launched in November 2025, now lists over 700 verified gold businesses across 200 cities, supporting consumer verification and promoting compliance across India's gold industry.

Tanishq Natural Diamonds and Rahul Mishra unveiled an exclusive couture jewellery collection at Paris Couture Week 2026 on July 8, showcasing Indian jewellery craftsmanship and couture through a collaborative design approach.