India Can’t Just Grow Diamonds — It Must Own the Technology, Says IIT Madras Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao
India can move beyond being a major producer of laboratory-grown diamonds to becoming a global technology leader by developing indigenous equipment, advanced materials, device fabrication capabilities, and high-value industrial applications, says Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao, Head of the India Centre for Lab Grown Diamond (InCent-LGD) at IIT Madras, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul. Prof. Rao was one of the main organizers of GJEPC's VAIRAM 2026 Workshop, held earlier this year at the campus of IIT Madras.
COUTURE India 2026: The Season’s New Jewellery Story Is Written in Colour — The Show-Floor Verdict
As leading retailers and designers flag rising interest in colour stones, COUTURE India 2026 reveals how emeralds, turquoise and Tanzanite are shaping the jewellery conversation ahead of the wedding season, discovers Preeti Kulkarni
How Is Couture India 2026 Different From the Previous Editions?
From new materials and lightweight designs to emerging suppliers, wider sourcing and stronger seasonal relevance, COUTURE India 2026 showed how the format has evolved, discovers Preeti Kulkarni
PNGS Launches Ganeshotsav Collection Under ‘Dagina Maharashtra-cha’
P. N. Gadgil & Sons has introduced silver Ganpati idols, puja essentials and traditional Maharashtrian gold jewellery as part of its Ganeshotsav campaign under ‘Dagina Maharashtra-cha’.
World Gold Council Extends ‘The Moment is Gold’ with ‘First Diwali’
World Gold Council taps into first Diwali celebrations to position gold as a symbol of belonging, self-expression and new beginnings
Kavitha Gold & Diamonds Repositions Gold With Fahadh Faasil Campaign
The ‘She Is Gold, Her Dreams Are Gold’ campaign shifts the brand narrative from gold as a product or investment to its emotional connection with women and their aspirations.
PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery posts 119.5% revenue growth in Q1 FY27
PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery reported Q1 FY27 revenue of Rs 117.97 crore and PAT of Rs 27.21 crore on July 30, driven by retail expansion, natural diamond demand and post-IPO growth initiatives.
India’s Gem & Jewellery Exports Rise 26.5% in June
India’s gem and jewellery exports increased 26.51% year-on-year to $2.21 billion in June 2026, driven by stronger global demand, lower gold prices and growth across key product categories.
GJEPC Leads Trade Delegation to Uzbekistan to Expand Export Opportunities
GJEPC hosted a networking meet in Tashkent on July 14, bringing Indian gem and jewellery exporters together with Uzbek trade stakeholders to explore partnerships and strengthen bilateral business opportunities.
Kalyan Jewellers Appoints Sara Ali Khan as Brand Ambassador
Kalyan Jewellers has appointed actor Sara Ali Khan as its brand ambassador in India, joining Amitabh Bachchan and Katrina Kaif to strengthen its outreach to younger consumers across markets.
Jonnagiri Gold Mine Begins Commercial Operations in Andhra Pradesh
The Jonnagiri Gold Mine was inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh on June 26, marking India's first commercial-scale private-sector gold mine since Independence and supporting domestic gold production and supply.
PGI Reports Growth in Global Platinum Jewellery Demand in 2025
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.
Lukson Opens 10th Exclusive Retail Store in Mumbai’s Bandra
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.
Department of Commerce Urges Jewellery Exporters to Leverage FTAs
The Department of Commerce and GJEPC organized an outreach programme in Jaipur on 9 June, encouraging jewellery exporters to utilize India’s FTAs to expand exports and access global markets.
BIS Steps Up Preparations for Mandatory Silver Hallmarking
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.
