With ambitious plans to connect the silver trade, and unlock new growth opportunities, Ujjwal Derewala, Chairman, Jaipur Silver Association, discusses industry challenges, evolving consumer preferences, and Jaipur’s global aspirations in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.

GJEPC commenced construction of India Jewellery Park Mumbai at Mahape, Navi Mumbai, on October 25, 2026. The 21.3-acre project, with an estimated investment potential of Rs. 50,000 crore and capacity to generate around one lakh direct and indirect jobs, aims to consolidate jewellery manufacturing, skilled labour and allied services in an integrated industrial hub.

Jewellery logistics is moving from a largely trader-to-trader model towards a more organized, regulated and technology-led supply chain. With B2C fulfilment, shipment visibility and faster turnaround gaining importance, logistics providers are having to respond to changing customer expectations, rising shipment volumes and evolving security requirements, says Anand Sen, CEO – Domestic, BVC Logistics, in a conversation with Preeti Kulkarni.

India’s silver jewellery manufacturers could see faster import approvals following the DGFT’s move to simplify authorization procedures for specified silver products. The change may improve sourcing predictability and production planning; however, customs duties and import restrictions remain unchanged, finds out Suneeta Kaul.

Rising gold prices are bringing 9K gold jewellery into focus, as manufacturers weigh production costs and retailers assess consumer acceptance, pricing challenges, and its potential to attract new buyers, finds out Preeti Kulkarni.

Salem’s silver anklet manufacturers are reporting a sharp fall in festive orders despite easing silver prices, affecting production and employment across the manufacturing cluster.

GJEPC’s India-France Jewellery Summit will bring 17 Indian jewellery companies to Paris from October 13 to 15, 2026, to explore partnerships with French luxury brands, opening avenues for design collaboration, private-label manufacturing, and access to European markets, discovers Suneeta Kaul.

Solitario Lab Grown Limited has filed its draft prospectus for a proposed SME IPO, with proceeds from the fresh issue earmarked for 20 new exclusive brand outlets and 75 shop-in-shop counters across India.

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

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

The 11th edition of COUTURE India opens in New Delhi with five jewellery leaders, over 100 exhibitors and 700 retailers and buyers from across India.

The 14th Delhi Jewellery & Gem Fair will bring 650-plus exhibitors to Bharat Mandapam from September 26-28, with a focus on value-conscious jewellery, silver and technology.

Yaashvi Jewellers has received domestic contracts worth approximately Rs 30 crore for supplying gold jewellery, with deliveries scheduled for completion by October 31, 2026.

The India International Jewellery Awards 2026 have received around 200 nominations, spanning jewellery brands, retailers, manufacturers, and professionals across multiple industry categories.