The government has ended a tax benefit for banks importing gold, silver and platinum, bringing these shipments under the 3% Integrated GST levy from April 1, 2026, to ensure parity across import channels

ZOYA has launched Her Again, a High Jewellery collection inspired by Indian spices, featuring coloured gemstones and Anoushka Shankar as the campaign face.

The initiative will provide Divine Solitaires’ partner jewellers with diamond screening technology to verify natural or lab-grown diamonds, laser inscriptions and Hearts & Arrows.

Ahmedabad-based Harit Zaveri Jewellers has expanded into Surat with a 10,000 sq ft flagship at Parle Point, extending its retail presence across Gujarat.

At the 11th edition of COUTURE India 2026, businesses across design, branding, packaging, technology, certification and retail services presented solutions aimed at addressing the operational challenges faced by jewellery retailers.

Gold prices remained subdued on September 24 as expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate hikes strengthened, while softer oil prices provided limited support to bullion.

VBJ To Host Two-Day Jewellery Exhibition In Puducherry

Punjabi actor and singer Nisha Bano has joined RKM Jewellers as brand ambassador and business partner as the retailer expands its showroom presence across Punjab.

Divine Solitaires concluded its month-long Solitaire Festival of India 2026 with participation from 200+ partner jewellers across 100+ cities, combining natural diamond solitaire sales with consumer rewards.

Gold prices eased as higher oil prices raised inflation concerns and strengthened expectations that central banks may keep interest rates elevated for longer, weighing on the non-yielding asset.

With new trade agreements opening markets, and shifting global sourcing strategies creating fresh opportunities, India’s gem and jewellery industry is entering an important phase. GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali discusses India’s growing global role, emerging export opportunities, and the road ahead, with Suneeta Kaul.

The new collection interprets Lord Ganesha through sculptural forms, diamonds, emeralds and rubies, bringing traditional symbolism into contemporary fine jewellery.

CIBJO 2026 highlights how soaring bullion prices are reshaping jewellery design, purity and retail strategy, with India emerging as a key growth market.

Six customers from across India have won prizes, including an SUV, an electric scooter, a gaming console, smart glasses, and a QLED television, as part of The Solitaire Festival of India.