India’s gem and jewellery exports rose 3.14% to $2.30 billion in August, led by a 51.22% increase in studded gold jewellery exports, while plain gold and silver jewellery remained under pressure.

With new trade agreements opening markets, and shifting global sourcing strategies creating fresh opportunities, India’s gem and jewellery industry is entering an important phase. GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali discusses India’s growing global role, emerging export opportunities, and the road ahead, with Suneeta Kaul.

Derewala Industries chairman’s re-election strengthens India’s representation in the global jewellery industry

The new collection interprets Lord Ganesha through sculptural forms, diamonds, emeralds and rubies, bringing traditional symbolism into contemporary fine jewellery.

The partnership with Perfect Corp. brings hyper-realistic augmented reality to QWEEN’s digital platform, covering up to 2,300 jewellery SKUs.

Titan-owned jewellery brand plans to expand beyond its traditional sub-?50,000 positioning, targeting higher-ticket diamond and gemstone purchases as it charts its next phase of growth.

CIBJO 2026 highlights how soaring bullion prices are reshaping jewellery design, purity and retail strategy, with India emerging as a key growth market.

Precious-metal rakhis, coins and lightweight jewellery were the flavour of the season this year, with customers choosing keepsakes with lasting value over chocolates and traditional presents, discovers Preeti Kulkarni

Harit Zaveri Jewellers has introduced Gul, a bridal jewellery collection inspired by the mogra flower, combining floral and botanical motifs with traditional Indian ornamentation.

VBJ will hold a two-day jewellery sale and exhibition in Madurai on August 26 and 27, featuring gold, diamond, solitaire and precious stone jewellery at Fortune Pandiyan Hotel.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has launched Nayraa, a natural gemstone jewellery collection, as part of its Gemstone Jewellery Festival across four southern states.

GSI has begun issuing colour trade-name reports for Pigeon Blood ruby, Royal Blue and Padparadscha sapphire in Jaipur and Mumbai, marking their first issuance in India.

Kumar Jewels has launched The Maharani Edit, a bridal Polki collection drawing on royal Indian jewellery traditions, with chokers, necklaces and statement pieces for wedding occasions

India’s gem and jewellery exports rose 2.44% to $9.17 billion during April-July 2026, supported by studded gold, silver and platinum jewellery despite weaker diamond shipments.