IAGES appointed GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali as Nominee Director on May 11, 2026, adding industry and institutional experience to support the association’s objectives and sector development initiatives.

Jewels by Queenie and Treasures by Tiara have launched a concept jewellery and café retail space on Mumbai’s Peddar Road, combining experiential jewellery retail with hospitality and design-led merchandising.

The KP Dialogue Forum will be held in Mumbai on May 10, 2026, bringing together global diamond industry stakeholders to discuss credibility, consumer confidence and compliance across the supply chain.

Jos Alukkas announced a partnership with M4Marry on April 27, 2026, in Mumbai to extend its ‘Second Sunrises’ campaign, targeting individuals seeking second marriages through content, platform integration, and outreach.

Forevermark Diamond Jewellery accelerates retail expansion and merchandising reset across India ahead of Akshaya Tritiya 2026, leveraging flagship launches, new market entries, and omni-channel initiatives to capture rising diamond demand.

Bharat Diamond Bourse organized a Leadership Series session in Mumbai featuring MUBRI President Ali Pastorini and WGC India CEO Sachin Jain, addressing Latin America demand, trade barriers, and domestic market outlook.

Hari Krishna Exports held a health seminar on April 4, 2026, in Mumbai, engaging 650 employees and families to promote preventive healthcare, holistic living, and workplace well-being initiatives.

GJC will host the 9th GJS from April 4–7 in Mumbai with over 400 exhibitors, Manthan conclave, Mindspeak seminars, and Chief Guest Chandrashekhar Bawankule anchoring the opening.

Litestyle by PNG launched three new stores in March 2026 across Nashik, Ghatkopar and Mulund, expanding its retail presence to target young, working consumers with lightweight gold and diamond jewellery offerings.

International Gemological Institute partners with Gujarat Titans for the 2026 Indian T20 League season, aiming to expand consumer awareness on diamond certification through sports visibility and broader audience engagement.

Irasva Fine Jewellery introduced its first lab-grown diamond collection, ISSHO, on March 26, 2026, in Mumbai, in collaboration with Shibani Akhtar, marking entry into the growing lab-grown segment.

Senco Gold & Diamonds opened its sixth Mumbai store on March 30, 2026, at Sky City Mall, Borivali, inaugurated by Wamiqa Gabbi, expanding Maharashtra presence to nine outlets.

Addressing the media, GJC announced the dates of the ninth edition of the India Gem and Jewellery Show, and also took the opportunity to unveil its new logo and identity.

PNG Jewellers inaugurated a 4,500 sq. ft showroom in Uran, Navi Mumbai on March 13, 2026, taking its retail network to 70 stores. Actress and brand ambassador Madhuri Dixit inaugurated the outlet.