P N Gadgil Jewellers reported 41% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1 FY27, led by retail sales, while reaffirming plans to open around 25 stores during the fiscal year.

Bhima Jewellers has appointed actor Janhvi Kapoor as its brand ambassador, announced on July 6, 2026, to strengthen consumer engagement across India while reinforcing its century-old heritage and national expansion.

Candere by Kalyan has opened its 125th store in Virar, Maharashtra, on July 6, 2026, expanding its retail network in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and strengthening its omnichannel presence.

Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds has raised Rs 275 crore through a promoter-led funding round to strengthen manufacturing, expand retail operations across India, and scale its vertically integrated business model.

Aurya Diamonds has opened a new experiential retail store in Koramangala, Bengaluru, expanding its physical presence with a customer-focused format centred on lab-grown diamond jewellery and transparent shopping experiences.

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.

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.

Solitario unveiled its Divine India Collection in Pune on June 16, introducing diamond-studded devotional creations and a bespoke idol adornment service alongside a performance by Maithili Thakur.

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.

Gargi by PNGS has expanded its retail network with new kiosks in Kolkata and Ghaziabad during May 2026, strengthening its presence in North and East India as part of its FY27 growth plan.

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.

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.

VBJ will host a jewellery exhibition in Karur on June 5–6, 2026, showcasing gold, diamond and solitaire collections, aiming to strengthen customer engagement and present curated designs locally.

SMR Jewels’ Rs 63.74 crore SME IPO closed on June 3 with institutional investors subscribing the QIB portion 2.35 times, while overall subscription remained below one time amid muted retail demand.