Six customers from across India have won prizes, including an SUV, an electric scooter, a gaming console, smart glasses, and a QLED television, as part of The Solitaire Festival of India.

The government plans to make silver jewellery hallmarking mandatory from October 2026, expanding BIS oversight as silver consumption, prices and jewellery trade volumes rise.

Jewels by Annu Chadha has opened a flagship boutique at The Corridors, Chattarpur, New Delhi, expanding its retail presence in South Delhi and the wider NCR market.

IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 brought India’s jewellery trade together in Mumbai from August 5 to 10, with sourcing, exports, technology and changing consumer demand shaping business discussions.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has appointed MS Dhoni as its brand ambassador in July 2026, supporting its Responsible Jeweller initiative through a global campaign across 450-plus retail stores and media platforms.

International Gemological Institute (IGI) reported 23% revenue growth and 31% profit growth for the quarter ended June 2026, supported by growth across loose stones, jewellery and coloured gemstone certification.

Kalyan Jewellers has opened its first showroom in Baramati, Maharashtra, on July 20, 2026, alongside the launch of a Candere store, expanding its retail presence in the state.

Kalyan Jewellers has appointed actor Sara Ali Khan as its brand ambassador in India, joining Amitabh Bachchan and Katrina Kaif to strengthen its outreach to younger consumers across markets.

Kalyan Jewellers has expanded its Maharashtra retail network with the opening of its first showroom in Virar on July 11, strengthening its presence and increasing access to its product portfolio.

Indriya has introduced a diamond selection framework based on light performance, with one in five natural diamonds meeting its criteria, alongside the launch of SparkleScope technology across stores.

Aurya Diamonds has opened a new experiential retail store in Koramangala, Bengaluru, expanding its physical presence with a customer-focused format centred on lab-grown diamond jewellery and transparent shopping experiences.

GIA President and CEO Pritesh Patel will participate in a fireside chat at the 41st World Diamond Congress in Singapore on July 14, discussing strategy, research, education and provenance initiatives.

The Kothari Group has entered India’s retail jewellery segment with the launch of laboratory-grown diamond brand Keemti Jewels and its first flagship store in Mumbai, supported by an omnichannel strategy.

Augmont has launched the next phase of its ‘Recycle with Resilience’ campaign from Mumbai, introducing AI-powered purity evaluation in Chennai to promote transparent, organized gold recycling across India.