Union Budget 2026–27 makes strong push for MSMEs, signals stability and cautious optimism
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.
US Jewellery Market Holds Strong as Sales Rise Despite Tariffs, Gold Surge and Industry Contraction
Despite soaring gold prices, steep tariffs and rising crime, US jewellery sales continue to climb in 2025 — driven by resilient consumer demand, strong independents and a smaller but stronger retail base.
IGI Expressions™ 2025–26 Opens Global Jewellery Design Contest with ‘Ocean Depths’ Theme
IGI launches the 5th edition of its global design contest, inviting creators worldwide to interpret oceanic mystery through jewellery, with free entry, nine cash prizes, and expert jury recognition.
JJS–IJ Design Awards 2025 Jury Meet: A Pan-India Showcase of Craftsmanship and Innovation
The JJS–IJ Design Awards Jury Meet evaluated 135 finalists from 834 entries across 30 cities, unveiling new categories that reflect India’s evolving design landscape.
GJSCI Partners with APSSDC to Boost Jewellery Sector Skills Through STT, Upskilling & RPL Programmes
The Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India and APSSDC have formalized a partnership to roll out structured training, upskilling and RPL initiatives across Andhra Pradesh, strengthening workforce capabilities and enhancing employment opportunities in key jewellery clusters.
JJS Exhibitors Meet Sets the Stage for a Landmark 2025 Edition with New Floor Plan and Global Participation
The JJS Exhibitors Meet previewed a significantly expanded show with a new floor plan, global delegations, leadership insights and the upcoming JJS–IJ Design Awards, reinforcing JJS’s status as a premier B2B jewellery platform.
Rahul Desai Appointed Honorary Education Director of the Lab-Grown Diamond & Jewellery Promotion Council (LGDJPC)
In a move aimed at strengthening education and transparency within the evolving diamond industry, the Lab-Grown Diamond & Jewellery Promotion Council (LGDJPC) has appointed Rahul Desai, Managing Director and CEO of the International Institute of Gemology (IIG), as its Honorary Education Director.
Visionary Diamond Merchant Mr. Golubhai Badalia Ventures into Investment and Entertainment with “Pitch To Get Rich” by the Fashion Entrepreneur Fund
Internationally renowned diamond merchant and luxury entrepreneur Golubhai Badalia, celebrated for his expertise in diamond grading, sourcing, and design, is stepping into a new arena — investment and entertainment
JJS Synergy – Roadshow in preparation for the December Show
In the run up to JJS 2025, a roadshow was held in Chennai at Hotel Taj Coromandel on October 4, 2025, with prominent jewellers from the city attending the event.
IIGJ Mumbai Unveils State-of-the-Art Campus to Strengthen Gems & Jewellery Education
The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai, inaugurated its newly modernised campus, marking a significant step towards shaping the future of India’s jewellery education and skill development.
IIG Students Shine at NJA 2025, Showcasing Talent and Creativity on a National Stage
The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) celebrated a landmark achievement at the National Jewellery Awards (NJA) 2025, with four of its students—Pratibha Sheshagiri, Priyanshi Chaudhary, Siddhi Lokhande, and Ujjwal Adeshara—winning top honours. The victories highlight IIG’s commitment to nurturing talent, providing mentorship, and creating opportunities for aspiring jewellery designers across India.
Lucira Raises Record $5.5 Million Seed Round to Redefine India's Fine Jewellery Market
Lucira Jewelry, a design-first fine jewellery brand founded by industry veterans Rupesh and Vandana Jain, has raised $5.5 million in seed funding, marking the largest-ever seed round for a jewellery startup in India.
220 Graduates Honoured at IIG South Convocation 2025 in Bengaluru
The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) South, the education arm of Laxmi Diamonds, celebrated its 4th Convocation Ceremony at Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru, recognising the achievements of 220 graduating students who are set to embark on their professional journeys in the gems and jewellery sector.
GJEPC Launches InnovNXT 40 Under 40 to Spotlight Emerging Leaders in Gem and Jewellery Industry
Minister Aditi Tatkare Inaugurates Event Showcasing Innovation, Legacy and Youth-Driven Growth
What Prada’s Rs.1.16-Lakh Kolhapuris Reveal About the Indian Jewellery Industry
When Prada introduced a pair of Kolhapuri-style chappals in its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear collection — labelled simply as “leather sandals”, and priced at Rs.1.16 lakh — it reinforced a familiar pattern for anyone working in the Indian jewellery industry
