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.

The Jaipur Jewellery Show Organizing Committee has unanimously elected Rajiv Jain as Chairman on July 20 in Jaipur, while naming Vimal Chand Surana Patron after his 19-year tenure.

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.

Gargi by PNGS has opened two jewellery kiosks at Lakeshore Mall, Hyderabad, and Pacific Mall, Delhi, in June 2026, expanding its retail network through a capital-efficient kiosk-led strategy.

Bhima Jewellers has appointed actor Janhvi Kapoor as its brand ambassador, announced on July 6, 2026, to strengthen consumer engagement across India while reinforcing its century-old heritage and national expansion.

Candere, the jewellery brand from Kalyan Jewellers, has appointed Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana as its brand ambassador, joining Shah Rukh Khan to strengthen its outreach to younger consumers across India.

IAGES appointed GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali as Nominee Director on May 11, 2026, adding industry and institutional experience to support the association’s objectives and sector development initiatives.

World Diamond Heritage Board appoints Suresh Hathiramani and Alex Popov to lead WDHL Selection Committee, advancing an industry-wide initiative to document historically significant diamonds and strengthen natural diamond narrative.

Réia Diamonds launched a dedicated lab-grown diamond engagement ring studio on April 16, 2026 in Bengaluru, introducing a design-led retail format aligned with rising demand and evolving consumer preferences.

Shivam Jewels, a Surat-based diamond manufacturer, has been appointed a De Beers DTC Sightholder in March 2026, marking a rare addition to the list and strengthening India’s presence in primary rough supply.

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.

PNG Jewellers appointed Ranbir Kapoor as brand ambassador in January 2026 in Pune to support national expansion by increasing visibility and reinforcing brand trust through endorsements and brand-led initiatives across markets.

Poonam Soni launched the Brace-Watch in Mumbai in December 2025, collaborating with artist Nawaz Modi Singhania to introduce a trademarked bracelet-watch format expanding her collectible jewellery portfolio.

Concerns have emerged among African diamond-producing countries over India’s 2026 Kimberley Process chairmanship, following unresolved reform debates and procedural outcomes after the November 2025 plenary in Dubai.