IGI acquired American Gemological Laboratories on January 31, 2026, in New York and Mumbai to expand coloured gemstone certification, linking US and India markets through a combined global platform.

Union Budget 2026-27 makes a strong push for MSMEs, with a Rs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund; besides, it enables faster payments via mandatory TReDS for CPSE purchases. Overall, the Budget emphasizes fiscal prudence, infrastructure creation, and ease of doing business. For a sector navigating global uncertainty, shifting consumer preferences, and rising compliance standards, it is stability that the enabler.

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.

D P Abhushan Limited reported audited Q3FY26 and nine-month results on January 23, 2026, showing higher revenue, margins and profit, driven by festive demand, weddings, and disciplined inventory management.

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.

IIJS Bharat – Signature 2026 concluded in Mumbai on January 15, recording an estimated ?75,000 crore in business, driven by strong domestic buying, international participation, and focused sourcing across categories.

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.

GIA plays a key role in establishing authenticity and trust in jewellery retail — it brings credibility, transparency, and confidence to the entire ecosystem, Amit Pratihari, MD, GIA India, tells Khursheed Mistry.

International Institute of Gemology has launched Diamond Fundamentals, an educational book by CEO Rahul Desai, unveiled at Hari Krishna Exports, introducing storytelling-led learning to diamond education.

VBJ Since 1900 unveiled the MS Dhoni Signature ‘Lucky 7’ Bracelet in Chennai on 11 December 2025, created under PGI’s Men of Platinum initiative to expand men’s platinum jewellery offerings.

Festive demand during Diwali and Dhanteras propels Senco Gold & Diamonds to its highest monthly sales ever, overcoming record gold prices with strong design-led collections, positive sentiment, and strategic offers.

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.

EBITDA margin improves sharply to 7.83% and PAT margin rises to 5.32% despite volatile gold pricing environment.

Hyderabad-based Goyaz secures its first institutional funding to expand retail presence, strengthen design and manufacturing, and accelerate its position in the affordable occasion-led jewellery category.