SMR Jewels Opens Rs 67.23 Crore SME IPO
Ahmedabad-based SMR Jewels launched its SME IPO on May 26 with a Rs 128–135 price band, aiming to raise Rs 67.23 crore for expansion, working capital and debt repayment initiatives.
Brij to Showcase ‘Engineered Luxury’ Jewellery at JCK Las Vegas
Jaipur-based jewellery manufacturer Brij will present its D Standard collection at JCK Las Vegas 2026, combining flexible Nitinol technology with natural diamond jewellery to strengthen its international market positioning.
Vijay Exports Rebrands as Vijay Atelierr Fine Jewels Pvt. Ltd.
Vijay Exports has transitioned to Vijay Atelierr Fine Jewels Pvt. Ltd., reflecting a design-led positioning while retaining its manufacturing focus ahead of its participation at JCK Las Vegas 2026.
Deepa Jewellers Receives SEBI Approval for Rs 250 Crore IPO
Securities and Exchange Board of India has approved Hyderabad-based Deepa Jewellers’ IPO comprising a Rs 250 crore fresh issue and promoter OFS, supporting the company’s expansion in organized B2B gold jewellery processing and supply.
Gemfields’ May Emerald Auction Generates $ 26.8 Million
Gemfields sold 183,385 carats of higher-quality rough emeralds in Bangkok and online during May 2026, citing stable demand, cautious buying sentiment and macroeconomic pressures affecting coloured gemstone trading.
SMR Jewels IPO to Open on May 26 at Rs 128–135 Price Band
Ahmedabad-based SMR Jewels Limited will launch its SME IPO on May 26, 2026, with a price band of Rs 128–135 per share to support business and corporate funding requirements.
Delhi Jewellers Association Holds DJABL 2026 Auction Ceremony
Delhi Jewellers Association conducted the DJABL 2026 auction ceremony in New Delhi on May 19, bringing together jewellers, sponsors and players ahead of the badminton league scheduled for May 30-31.
India Concludes Kimberley Process Intersessional 2026 in Mumbai
India concluded the Kimberley Process Intersessional 2026 in Mumbai after four days of discussions on compliance, transparency and governance reforms aimed at strengthening confidence in the natural diamond trade.
Jewellery Industry Backs Gold Conservation Push Amid Duty Hike Concerns
As India raises gold import duty to 15%, leading jewellery players and trade bodies support gold conservation measures while warning of liquidity pressure, export challenges and rising risks to MSMEs.
Government Increases Customs Duty on Gold, Silver and Jewellery Components
The Finance Ministry has increased customs duty across multiple precious metal and jewellery categories, impacting gold, silver, platinum findings and recycled precious metal imports effective from May 13, 2026.
India Opens Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting in Mumbai
India commenced the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai on May 11, bringing global participants together to discuss compliance, monitoring and consumer confidence in responsibly sourced natural diamonds.
India’s KP Dialogue 2026 Focuses on Traceability, ESG and Consumer Confidence in Natural Diamonds
The Forum on KP Dialogue 2026, held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, under India’s Kimberley Process Chairmanship 2026, discussed issues such as credibility, consumer confidence, compliance, and the evolving future of responsible natural diamonds, reports Khursheed Mistry.
Mother’s Day Gifting: The Rise of Mother-Daughter Jewellery Buying
As collaborative jewellery shopping gains momentum, retailers are witnessing higher ticket sizes, evolving design preferences, and stronger emotional engagement driven by mothers and daughters shopping together, observes Dhwani Rathod.
Mumbai to Host Kimberley Process (KP) Dialogue Forum Under India’s KP Chairmanship
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.
Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards crosses 100 accredited partners, expands to 550+ outlets
IAGES, a self-regulatory body, has crossed 100 accredited partners across 550+ outlets in 240 cities on May 5, 2026, strengthening standardization, transparency, and industry-wide adoption of its accreditation framework.
