Kumari Fine Jewellery entered franchise sports on February 6, 2026 with Kumari Jets at ASTCL in Mumbai, aiming to engage younger urban consumers through cricket, entertainment visibility and OTT broadcast.

GJEPC announced “Quantum Couture” as the theme for Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026 on 22 January in Mumbai, outlining three design categories and opening entries for industry and student participants nationwide.

Senco Gold & Diamonds received IAGES accreditation across over 100 stores pan India on January 21, 2026, aligning operations with the association’s Code of Conduct to strengthen accountability and consumer confidence.

GJEPC launched JewelStart on January 12, 2026, in Mumbai at IIJS Bharat Signature to create a structured incubation and acceleration platform supporting innovation, startups, and MSMEs across the gem and jewellery value chain.

Day two of IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), NESCO, Goregaon, Mumbai, was marked by the formal inauguration of the venue, and new collection launches focused on lightweight gold jewellery.

Shringar House of Mangalsutra Limited was recognized by Indriya, Aditya Birla Group’s fine jewellery brand, on December 22 2025, in Mumbai for long-term strategic manufacturing alignment and innovation focus.

Shineshilpi has announced the launch of The Shine House, a new B2B jewellery sourcing hub in Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbai, expanding its infrastructure to support retailers and manufacturers with centralised operations.

The 1,100 sq. ft. store offers a curated selection of Kumari’s signature collections and marks the brand’s first store in Madhya Pradesh

GIA India Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. has appointed industry veteran Amit Pratihari as its new Managing Director, effective October 1, 2025. He will lead the organisation’s gemological laboratories in Mumbai and Surat, along with the GIA India School in Mumbai, bringing over two decades of expertise in retail, brand management, and the diamond industry.

Jos Alukkas, one of India’s most trusted jewellery brands, has been recognised as India’s Most Iconic and Preferred Jewellery Retailer at the India Gem & Jewellery Show (GJS) 2025, held at the Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai.

Gemological Science International (GSI), a global leader in gemological certification, reinforced its position as a trusted laboratory partner for India’s jewellery supply chain at the IIJS Premiere 2025, held at the Nesco Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

HRD Antwerp, Europe’s leading authority in diamond grading and certification, has officially launched its operations at the Bharat Ratnam Mega Common Facility Centre (CFC) in Mumbai.

Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) has unveiled a cutting-edge strong room for precious cargo at the Departure area of Terminal 2, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai

Jewels by Queenie has introduced its latest offering, the Emerald Collection, a powerful celebration of one of nature’s most captivating gemstones.