Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds launched its first Andhra Pradesh store in Visakhapatnam in February 2026, inaugurated by Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, expanding retail presence across emerging South Indian markets.

HRD Antwerp opened a new certification laboratory in Hyderabad on January 31, 2026, to expand regional access to diamond and jewellery grading services for manufacturers and retailers in South India.

Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds opened its exclusive store in Coimbatore in January 2026, strengthening its South India network as the brand crossed 50 exclusive stores nationwide to expand lab-grown diamond retail access.

HRD Antwerp launched its globally recognized diamond, gemmology and jewellery education programmes in Mumbai on January 13, 2026, to expand access to structured, internationally aligned professional training in India.

Khimji Jewellers has appointed Rajat Verma as Chief Marketing Officer to oversee brand strategy, marketing operations and support retail expansion initiatives as part of the company’s leadership team in India.

SAFA Gold & Diamonds has outlined a Rs 4,000 crore expansion strategy to scale its retail footprint to 350 stores by 2030, strengthening its position across India and key international markets.

Limelight Diamonds opens first Gandhidham store, sixth in Gujarat, with actor Malhar Thakar at the launch, marking continued expansion of the brand’s lab-grown diamond jewellery retail presence across the state.

Limelight Diamonds, India’s largest lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, has reinforced its presence in Hyderabad with the opening of its third store in Himayat Nagar. The new outlet, following successful launches in Somajiguda and Gachibowli, reflects the city’s growing appetite for sustainable luxury and innovative diamond jewellery.

Limelight Diamonds has opened its second exclusive store in Rajkot, strengthening its presence in Gujarat’s fast-growing market for sustainable luxury.

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South India’s iconic jewellery house, AVR Swarna Mahal Jewellers, has announced celebrated actor Aravind Swamy as its official brand ambassador, ushering in a new era for the 96-year-old legacy brand

Gemfields, a leading coloured gemstone company, is set to undergo significant changes to its board effective 1st July 2024. The company has conducted an extensive search resulting in the appointment of a new Chair and Non-Executive Directors

The 16th edition of IIJS Signature 2024 was inaugurated on January 4 in the presence of several luminaries from the gems and jewellery industry and chief guest Piyush Goyal, the Minister for Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles, Govt. of India

Aditya Birla Group is set to foray into the branded jewellery retail business with an investment of Rs.5,000 crore, competing with heavyweights such as Titan Company and Kalyan Jewellers.