The trends observed during Akshaya Tritiya 2026 — ranging from the rise of men’s accessories to the adoption of quick-commerce — indicate a market that is successfully blending its deep cultural roots with the demands of a modern, convenience-oriented era, says Dhwani Rathod.

Jewellery retailers across India face rising dead inventory levels, with 30–40% unsold stock locking capital, driven by changing consumer preferences, rising gold prices, and slower movement of traditional designs.

Piyush Goyal launched Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ Rs 200 crore CSR plan in New Delhi on March 25, 2026, covering education, healthcare, hunger relief, housing and environmental programmes across India.

Divine Solitaires reports strategic shifts in FY26 driven by high gold prices, evolving consumer behaviour, and rising interest in certified natural diamond solitaires, targeting category expansion and stronger retailer partnerships across India.

Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds accelerates retail and supply-chain growth with capital infusion and vertical integration to capitalize on booming Indian LGD demand.

Lab-grown diamond jewellery startup Ethera has secured Rs 25 crore from strategic investor BlueStone to accelerate store expansion, strengthen omnichannel operations, and scale its design-led growth strategy across key Indian markets.

ACPL Exports launched TrueSilver on 10 February 2026 in New Delhi, entering India’s domestic D2C silver jewellery market to address growing everyday demand and diversify revenue beyond exports.

Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds announces an Rs 250 Crore fundraise in Mumbai to add in-house diamond growing and manufacturing, supporting retail expansion and a target of 200 stores by 2027.

The GJEPC hails the Union Cabinet’s Export Promotion Mission as a transformative step that strengthens MSMEs, boosts global competitiveness, and accelerates India’s journey toward $ 100 billion gem and jewellery exports by 2047.

Industry leaders have praised the Union Budget for boosting consumer demand through tax reforms, increasing disposable income, and supporting economic growth

Indian exporters are urging the government to allocate Rs 750 crore over three years to capitalise on a $25 billion export potential in the US, as evolving trade dynamics create new opportunities

As the festive season shines bright, the jewellery industry is abuzz with new styles, materials, and designs that offer a blend of tradition and modernity, discovers Priyanka Talreja Garegrat

Bengaluru-based jewellery brand Giva has raised Rs 255 crore in its extended Series B funding round, led by Premji Invest with new investors Epiq Capital and Edelweiss Discover Fund

Highlights included Govind Bhai Dholakia’s inspiring journey from humble beginnings to industry titan, a focus on karigars and sustainability, the potential of blockchain to revolutionise transparency in the jewellery supply chain and the future of the industry