Natural Diamond Council launches World Diamond Day globally on April 8
Natural Diamond Council launched World Diamond Day on April 8, 2026, with participation across India and globally to promote natural diamond storytelling, industry engagement, and consumer connection.
GJS April 2026 records 9,000 visitors with 350 exhibitors in Mumbai
All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council concluded GJS April 2026 in Mumbai on April 7, reporting 350 exhibitors, 650 booths and 9,000 visitors, driven by Akshay Tritiya demand and industry participation.
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.
Piyush Goyal Unveils Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ Rs 200 Crore CSR Plan for FY27
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.
41st World Diamond Congress Announces Programme for July 2026
Organizers of the 41st World Diamond Congress, scheduled for July 12–15, 2026 in Singapore, have outlined five panel themes addressing markets, geopolitics, demand, and generational shifts in the industry.
IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026 -- A Shift Towards Cautious Optimism
IIJS Bharat Tritaya 2026 concluded on a measured note, signalling a constructive recalibration. The industry is steadily transitioning from volume-led growth to a more value-driven, strategic approach, navigating global geopolitical shifts and elevated gold prices with greater clarity and intent, reports Khursheed Mistry.
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 Set to Open in Bengaluru Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya Buying Season
GJEPC will host the fourth edition of IIJS Bharat - Tritiya and IGJME Bharat - Tritiya from March 21-23, 2026 in Bengaluru, bringing 1,100+ exhibitors and retailers ahead of Akshaya Tritiya.
Ninth edition of India Gem and Jewellery Show to be held in first week of April
Addressing the media, GJC announced the dates of the ninth edition of the India Gem and Jewellery Show, and also took the opportunity to unveil its new logo and identity.
HRD Antwerp Hosts Indo-Belgian Diamond Forum in New Delhi
HRD Antwerp convened 330 industry leaders, policymakers and retailers at the Indo-Belgian Diamond Forum in New Delhi, highlighting trade cooperation, transparency and the strategic partnership between India and Belgium.
Government Issues SOP on Bank Account Freezing, Bringing Relief to Surat Diamond Industry
India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a standard operating procedure governing bank account freezes in cybercrime investigations, offering relief to Surat’s diamond industry after multiple firms faced sudden account suspensions.
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.
IJ Power List 2026: Celebrating Leadership That Powers India’s Jewellery Future
IJ Power List 2026 honours the leaders redefining Indian jewellery retail through governance, innovation, cultural stewardship, and disciplined growth—celebrating visionaries shaping the industry’s future with clarity, credibility, and conviction.
GSI is helping the industry become more transparent and future-ready: Ramit Kapur, MD, GSI
The objective of Gemological Science International (GSI) is not just to issue reports, but to help the trade build credibility with its customers through transparent and consistent certification, and ensure that certification, testing and education remain aligned with how the jewellery business is actually conducted on the ground, says Ramit Kapur, Managing Director, GSI, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.
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.
