New-Age Gold Balances Wearability with Subconscious Investment Value
As gold prices fluctuate, and consumer preferences evolve, manufacturers are reshaping design, caratage, and pricing to position gold as everyday wear with inherent value, observes Dhwani Rathod.
Aisshpra Gems & Jewels opens 15th showroom in Gonda
Aisshpra Gems & Jewels launched its 15th showroom on April 10, 2026, in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, expanding in Tier-2 markets, introducing ‘Jewel Story’, and strengthening its franchise-led retail growth strategy.
Buyer Fatigue Tests Exhibitors Amid Back-to-Back Trade Shows
As multiple jewellery trade shows run consecutively across India, exhibitors face repeat buyers, cautious spending, and shorter attention spans, prompting shifts in merchandizing strategies and booth engagement approaches, discovers Dhwani Rathod
GJS April 2026 to Open with Chandrashekhar Bawankule; GJC Unveils ‘Akshay Kala’ Theme
GJC will host the 9th GJS from April 4–7 in Mumbai with over 400 exhibitors, Manthan conclave, Mindspeak seminars, and Chief Guest Chandrashekhar Bawankule anchoring the opening.
Aurya Diamonds enters Indian market with Bengaluru lab-grown diamond gallery
Aurya Diamonds launched its lab-grown diamond brand in India on March 28, 2026, opening a Bengaluru gallery to target demand for ethical, transparent jewellery among emerging middle and upper-middle consumers.
Dholakia Foundation inaugurates CIBJO Lake in Gujarat on World Water Day
Dholakia Foundation inaugurated CIBJO Lake in Dudhala, Gujarat, on March 22, 2026, marking CIBJO’s centenary and strengthening water security, agriculture, and sustainability across five villages in Saurashtra.
IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026 Opens Doors to Trade Buyers in Bengaluru
GJEPC inaugurated IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026 on 21 March at BIEC, Bengaluru, with industry leaders and government officials, marking the start of the three-day trade event focused on regional jewellery manufacturing and sourcing.
Sussanne Khan joins Ekatra Retail Ventures as Design Director; unveils Shristi Ratna lab-grown diamond collection
On Gudi Padwa 2026, Ekatra Retail Ventures appointed Sussanne Khan as Design Director and launched Shristi Ratna, a proprietary 108-facet lab-grown diamond collection, alongside its website debut on March 8.
IJ Powerlist 2026: Honouring the Architects of India’s Jewellery Growth
The IJ Powerlist 2026 celebrated 30 influential changemakers steering India’s jewellery industry forward. From retail expansion to export leadership, the platform recognized visionaries driving transformation, professionalism, and long-term growth across the organized jewellery ecosystem.
Pret by Couture India 2026: The Business of Pret Takes Centre Stage
Pret by Couture India 2026 brought together top retailers, designers, and manufacturers for a dynamic showcase, blending ready-to-wear brilliance, market insights, and leadership recognition shaping the next growth phase of jewellery.
Shringar House of Mangalsutra Expands Manufacturing Capacity with Kandivali Facility
Shringar House of Mangalsutra Limited inaugurated a 16,260 sq ft manufacturing facility in Kandivali on February 23, 2026, investing Rs 15 crore to raise annual capacity to 4,000 kg.
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds opens exclusive store in Visakhapatnam
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.
Prêt by Couture India Opens in Mumbai with Focused Industry Momentum
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.
Shringar House of Mangalsutra Reports 68.4% Revenue Growth in Q3 FY26
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.
India Gem & Jewellery Exports at $ 23.19 Billion in April–January; India–US Trade Framework Restores 18% Tariff Access
India’s gem and jewellery exports totalled $23.19 billion in April–January 2026, down 0.64% year-on-year, as US shipments fell 45%, while a new India–US trade framework restores 18% tariff access.
