As India raises gold import duty to 15%, leading jewellery players and trade bodies support gold conservation measures while warning of liquidity pressure, export challenges and rising risks to MSMEs.

The ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict is disrupting diamond trade flows, impacting key hubs, delaying shipments, and pressuring logistics; however, the industry is hopeful of things returning to normal once the geopolitical tensions ease, finds out Dhwani Rathod.

At IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026, jewellers report steady raw material sourcing despite global volatility, with cautious sentiment prevailing; the industry, however, is closely monitoring geopolitical risks and pricing pressures, reports Khursheed Mistry.

Against the backdrop of global uncertainty, IIJS Bharat Tritaya 2026 reflects an industry that is balancing caution with business momentum, observes Khursheed Mistry.

Vicenzaoro January 2026 attracted global buyers led by the US, UK, India and Germany, reinforcing its role as a key sourcing and technology hub amid volatile metal prices and shifting international trade dynamics.

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