Bengaluru-based laboratory-grown diamond jewellery brand Aukera has secured Rs 90 crore in debt funding led by Alteria Capital to support retail expansion, product development, omnichannel growth and hiring across India.

IAGES said its Accredited Partner Directory, launched in November 2025, now lists over 700 verified gold businesses across 200 cities, supporting consumer verification and promoting compliance across India's gold industry.

The Department of Commerce and GJEPC organized an outreach programme in Jaipur on 9 June, encouraging jewellery exporters to utilize India’s FTAs to expand exports and access global markets.

Bureau of Indian Standards is strengthening infrastructure, stakeholder outreach and compliance mechanisms as it evaluates the rollout of mandatory silver hallmarking across India’s jewellery and silverware sectors.

India’s platinum jewellery demand increased 4% in 2025 despite economic headwinds and elevated gold prices, driven by wedding jewellery, men’s jewellery and retailer expansion, according to Platinum Guild International.

Vijay Exports has transitioned to Vijay Atelierr Fine Jewels Pvt. Ltd., reflecting a design-led positioning while retaining its manufacturing focus ahead of its participation at JCK Las Vegas 2026.

As jewellery consumers become more informed and cautious, retailers are increasingly facing delayed purchase decisions driven by friction in trust, storytelling, pricing clarity, customer engagement, and overall buying experience.

Kalyan Jewellers launched the Gold4India Initiative on May 12 to promote gold recirculation, reduce import dependence by five tonnes, formalise monetization channels, and encourage responsible jewellery consumption in India.

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.

As collaborative jewellery shopping gains momentum, retailers are witnessing higher ticket sizes, evolving design preferences, and stronger emotional engagement driven by mothers and daughters shopping together, observes Dhwani Rathod.

International Gemological Institute partnered with Gujarat Titans on a digital campaign launched on May 4, 2026 to promote independent diamond certification awareness through films featuring Gujarat Titans players.

IAGES, a self-regulatory body, has crossed 100 accredited partners across 550+ outlets in 240 cities on May 5, 2026, strengthening standardization, transparency, and industry-wide adoption of its accreditation framework.

IAGES expanded its #PehlaCheckIAGES campaign across India during Akshaya Tritiya 2026, encouraging consumers to verify jewellers before purchase while positioning accreditation and transparency as differentiators for jewellery businesses.

International Institute of Gemology facilitated a student visit to Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai, engaging with diamond companies to provide real-world exposure, industry insights, and practical understanding of trade operations.