Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated IIGJ Udupi on April 28, in Karnataka, highlighting skilling, employment and industry-led training, while IIGJ signed an MoU with IIT Madras for lab-grown diamond certification.

GJEPC will host the fourth edition of IIJS Bharat - Tritiya and IGJME Bharat - Tritiya from March 21-23, 2026 in Bengaluru, bringing 1,100+ exhibitors and retailers ahead of Akshaya Tritiya.

De Beers presented “Voyage Through the Diamond Realm” at India Art Fair 2026 in New Delhi on 6 February, collaborating with Lakshmi Madhavan to explore diamonds’ geological origins and material heritage.

De Beers will present Voyage Through the Diamond Realm at India Art Fair 2026 in New Delhi from February 5–8, marking its India debut to position natural diamonds within art and culture.

Gargi by P.N. Gadgil & Sons reached 50 shop-in-shop counters at Shoppers Stop on January 19, 2026, marking a key retail expansion aligned with its national growth strategy.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds launches the landmark 15th edition of its Brides of India campaign, featuring 22 brides and 10 celebrities, spotlighting India’s culturally rooted bridal craftsmanship and pan-India design versatility for today’s evolved consumers.

Rooted in Chettinad history, “Pettagam” showcases traditional craftsmanship, global influences, and evolving jewellery aesthetics, offering visitors an immersive journey through the region’s storied legacy and contemporary reinterpretations.

Kalyan Jewellers Foundation strengthens community health by expanding access to life-saving dialysis care.

Bengaluru event honours beauty, culture, and individuality across the southern states

Launch marks a redefinition of heritage, legacy, and contemporary design in fine jewellery

Kirtilals has expanded its presence in Kerala with the opening of a new showroom in Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram. The showroom features a dedicated Bridal Studio, offering a personalized experience for bridal jewellery shopping with advanced customization technology

Kalyan Jewellers, the Kerala-based jewellery retailer, posted an impressive 37% year-on-year revenue growth for the second quarter of FY25, buoyed by strong demand for gold across key markets.

The Indian jewellery industry has been pushing for a unified gold pricing system under the "One Nation, One Rate" initiative to eliminate regional pricing disparities. With growing momentum and widespread industry support, the demand for a transparent pricing solution appears to be within reach, finds out Anjana Vaswani

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