Malabar Gold & Diamonds will invest Rs 1,580 crore to open 20 showrooms across India by March 2026, expanding to 445 outlets globally and creating 725 jobs.

India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a standard operating procedure governing bank account freezes in cybercrime investigations, offering relief to Surat’s diamond industry after multiple firms faced sudden account suspensions.

As margin pressure, price volatility and shifting customer behaviour reshape jewellery retail, habitual discounting is eroding authority and long-term value, prompting retailers to rethink pricing discipline and strategy.

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.

Vicenzaoro January 2026 attracted global buyers led by the US, UK, India and Germany, reinforcing its role as a key sourcing and technology hub amid volatile metal prices and shifting international trade dynamics.

The recent imposition of steep tariffs by the Trump administration on diamonds imported from India has sent ripples across the US diamond jewellery sector. India being the primary supplier of polished diamonds to America, the world’s largest consumer market, the tariffs have caused supply chain disruptions, and are likely to lead to rising product costs. Prices are expected to go up, once the existing inventory depletes, unless a deal is reached between the US and India. Suneeta Kaul speaks with Paul Zimnisky, renowned diamond industry analyst, to gain insights into the fallout of the tariffs, and how they are reshaping buying behaviour and pricing strategies in the US.

GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali highlights steady April–October export performance, seasonal October softness, policy-driven competitiveness, and the real context behind gold import trends, outlining a confident growth trajectory for India’s gem and jewellery sector.

India's largest jeweller and watchmaker Titan is considering relocating part of its manufacturing operations to the Middle East, aiming to preserve low-tariff access to the U.S. market in the face of mounting trade frictions between Washington and New Delhi.

The Reserve Bank of India’s recently updated rules on gold-backed lending have sparked concern among policymakers and financial experts, who warn that the new requirements could inadvertently cut off access to credit for millions of informal and rural borrowers.

Nebula by Titan has unveiled JALSA, a landmark luxury tourbillon timepiece that celebrates 225 years of Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal and marks India's most ambitious entry into global haute horlogerie.

Dr. Renisha Chainani, Head of Research at Augmont, has welcomed the Reserve Bank of India’s consecutive repo rate cuts, highlighting their potential to ease financial burdens, stimulate economic growth, and bolster confidence in gold as a trusted investment amid changing market dynamics

Khazanchi Jewellers Limited, a prominent name in India’s jewellery retail landscape, has announced stellar financial results for the second half and full year of FY25, reporting a sharp surge in revenues and profits. Backed by strong festive demand, digital innovation, and expansion into new markets, the Chennai-based company has emerged as a key player in the evolving jewellery sector

The World Gold Council (WGC) has expressed concerns about the potential hike in gold import duties in India’s upcoming Union Budget for 2025

The proposed move of the Government of India to label LGDs as “synthetic” has caused a furore, with the LGD segment saying this would not only be unfair, it would greatly damage the credibility of a sector that produces and retails grown diamonds, which are identical to mined diamonds. Suneeta Kaul speaks with Vidita Kochar of Jewelbox, a prominent LGD player, to understand the ramifications of such a proposal.