IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 sees selective demand, cautious capital deployment, and a clear move towards lightweight, lower-ticket jewellery, says Arpit Kala.

Over four days, IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 saw brisk business take place at JWCC; retailers focused on couture differentiation, lightweight gold, gemstone statements, and silver jewellery, reflecting evolving buying behaviour across daily-wear, bridal, and emerging categories.

Investment-led buying dominates festive season demand, with over 40 tons of gold sold in two days

Consumers opt for budget-friendly karatage, digital payments, and meaningful purchases over quantity

India’s top jewellers are reinforcing their commitment to natural diamonds, even as lab-grown stones continue to dominate conversations in Western markets.

The global diamond and jewellery trade is rallying to secure an exemption from steep new US import duties that threaten to disrupt supply chains and drive up prices.

Gold may surge up to 15% by December 2025 in a bullish scenario, reaching a peak of $3,839 per ounce, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).

Gold prices have maintained a strong upward trajectory in 2025, largely supported by a sharp decline in the US dollar.

In the inaugural IJ Talks session at PRET by Couture India, retail consultants and former Titan executives Prabhakar Mahadevan and Rajagopalan J shared actionable strategies drawn from the Theory of Constraints. The duo, which has experience advising brands like Malabar Gold and Diamonds and Tanishq, outlined five data-led principles to boost stock turns, margins, and profitability

The World Gold Council's latest report on Central Bank Gold Statistics for December 2024 highlights significant trends in global gold trading. Poland led gold imports with 90 tonnes for the year, followed by Turkey and India

The World Gold Council (WGC) has expressed concerns about the potential hike in gold import duties in India’s upcoming Union Budget for 2025

GI tags have the potential to revolutionize India’s jewellery industry by preserving traditional craftsmanship, enhancing global recognition of regional products, boosting the livelihood of artisans, and promoting sustainable growth. Additionally, GI-tagged jewellery can be positioned as premium, authentic offerings carrying cultural and historical significance, which can give a leg-up to jewellery exports, says Suneeta Kaul

At the India Gem & Jewellery Awards in Jaipur, Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, urged the Indian gems and jewellery industry to embrace innovation, sustainability, and technological advancements to maintain global competitiveness

Surat's Special Economic Zone (SEZ) faced a significant setback in FY 2023-24, with diamond, gems, and jewellery exports dropping by Rs.12,765 crore compared to the previous fiscal year. This decline reflects ongoing economic challenges in major international markets such as China, the U.S., and Europe, which have impacted demand for luxury and high-value goods