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.

Kalyan Jewellers opened a new showroom with Candere on February 20, 2026 at Sapna Sangeeta Road, Indore, inaugurated by Ajay Devgn, to expand retail presence and serve evolving consumer demand.

Prêt by Couture India opened at Grand Hyatt Mumbai with a clear focus on lightweight design, operational discipline, and calibrated growth, reflecting an industry that aligns creativity with commercial precision in evolving retail markets.

PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery will open its Rs 3,800 million IPO on February 24, 2026, to fund 15 new stores and marketing, with shares priced at Rs 367–Rs 386 per share.

Shringar House of Mangalsutra Limited reported unaudited Q3 FY26 results on February 12, 2026, in Mumbai, with revenue at Rs. 658.9 crore, driven by gold price movements and domestic demand.

Akoirah by Augmont introduced the ‘Made of Us’ collection on February 11, 2026, featuring 14K recycled gold and lab-grown diamond designs centred on heart motifs for Valentine’s season retail demand.

Bhima Jewellery opened a new showroom in Sector 18, Noida on February 8, 2026, marking its continued pan-India retail expansion as the company enters its centenary phase.

EKARAA enters India’s fine jewellery market with the opening of a 6,700 sq. ft. flagship store in Mumbai on February 5, 2026, marking its retail debut and global headquarters.

Gargi by P.N. Gadgil & Sons opened five stores on January 26 and February 1, 2026, across Chandigarh, Noida, Siliguri, Dehradun and Pune to expand its national retail footprint.

The EU-India FTA offers a significant boost to India’s gems and jewellery industry through reduced tariffs, easier market access, and improved competitiveness in Europe. The pact is expected to accelerate exports, attract investment, strengthen manufacturing, and reinforce India’s position as a trusted global sourcing hub for premium jewellery, says Suneeta Kaul.

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.

Senco Gold & Diamonds opened its first Ambikapur store on January 27, expanding to four outlets in Chhattisgarh, to increase retail reach across Surguja and surrounding regional jewellery markets.

Kushals Fashion Jewellery opened four new stores in Hyderabad on January 28 to expand its Telangana footprint, taking its city total to 17 as part of its retail growth plan.

QWEEN has partnered London-based Dalziel & Pow to design new retail stores in Bangalore and Delhi, aiming to reshape jewellery shopping through experiential formats, with the first launches scheduled March 2026.