As Forevermark accelerates its India expansion, Shweta Harit, Global Senior Vice President, De Beers Group, and CEO, Forevermark, discusses the changing dynamics of natural diamond demand, the growing influence of younger consumers, emerging retail opportunities, and the strategies driving the category’s next phase of growth in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.

KISNA Diamond & Gold Jewellery has opened a 4,056 sq. ft. showroom in Bhubaneswar with an investment of approximately Rs 24 crore, taking its India network to 171 outlets.

Manepally Group has launched Mandira by Manepally, a 92.5 sterling silver jewellery brand offering more than 6,000 designs, with two showrooms in Hyderabad targeting bridal and occasion wear.

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.

Kalyan Jewellers reported over 26% growth in consolidated revenue in Q2 FY2027, supported by 20% same-store sales growth in India and continued showroom expansion.

Senco Gold reported 67% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1 FY27, with retail sales rising 50% and the showroom network expanding to 209 stores by June 2026.

Divine Solitaires recognised partner jewellers and conducted TSFI’s first weekly lucky draw on 9 August at IIJS Premiere 2026 in Mumbai, marking the festival’s fifth edition.

Kalyan Jewellers has launched Akshaya Thanga Maligai (ATM), its first regional jewellery brand, in Tamil Nadu, with the inaugural showroom opening in Chennai on August 21, 2026.

P N Gadgil Jewellers reported 41% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1 FY27, led by retail sales, while reaffirming plans to open around 25 stores during the fiscal year.

Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds has raised Rs 275 crore through a promoter-led funding round to strengthen manufacturing, expand retail operations across India, and scale its vertically integrated business model.

PNG Jewellers on May 13 launched Swarna Swaraj from Pune to promote domestic gold recirculation, lower-karat jewellery adoption and responsible consumption following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal on gold imports.

India's listed jewellers have posted their best March quarter on record. Strip out a 79% rise in the gold price, and a quieter, more uncomfortable picture emerges — one the unorganized trade and several regional listings have already started to live with.

Aisshpra Gems & Jewels launched its 16th showroom in Jaunpur on May 7, expanding its Uttar Pradesh retail network and introducing its “Jewel Story” lightweight diamond jewellery collection to the region.

International Gemological Institute partnered with Gujarat Titans on a digital campaign launched on May 4, 2026 to promote independent diamond certification awareness through films featuring Gujarat Titans players.