As bridal tastes evolve, and retail cycles shorten, India’s polki industry is being redesigned for lighter wear, faster movement and commercial relevance, transforming a heritage craft into a modern retail category, says Dhwani Rathod.

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.

At IIJS Bharat Signature 2026, designers point to lightweight couture, standout gemstone statements, and modernized classics as key directions shaping the next phase of high-end jewellery, discovers Dhwani Rathod.

Kalyan Jewellers has opened a new showroom on Leicester’s Golden Mile on December 2 2025, marking its first UK entry and supporting the brand’s ongoing international expansion across key diaspora markets.

Harit Zaveri Jewellers launches Jamanvar, a 22ct gold bridal collection inspired by a cherished Gujarati pre-wedding tradition, offering heritage-inspired, lightweight designs starting from 20 grams for modern wedding shoppers.

Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s leading jewellery retailers, strengthened its presence in Assam with the launch of a new showroom at K.C Gogoi Path, Khalimari, Dibrugarh. The store was inaugurated by actor Genelia Deshmukh, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion in the Northeast.

Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s leading and most trusted jewellery brands, is set to open its newest showroom at Dogra Chowk, KC City Centre – Hotel Vivanta in Jammu.

Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s largest and most trusted jewellery brands, unveiled its latest showroom at Phoenix Marketcity, Mumbai, with Bollywood actor Tabu gracing the inauguration ceremony. The event drew an enthusiastic crowd as the brand introduced a luxurious new retail destination designed to elevate the jewellery shopping experience.

Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s leading jewellery brands, has expanded its footprint in the Delhi NCR region with the launch of a new showroom near Metro Station 50 in Noida

Kalyan Jewellers has reopened its newly redesigned showroom in Bhubaneswar, unveiling a refreshed shopping experience with an expanded range of collections and contemporary interiors. The relaunch aims to blend tradition with modernity while enhancing customer convenience and comfort

Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, the seventh edition of GJS showcased a vibrant mix of lightweight innovative, modular bridal jewellery, with event highlighting a renewed interest in silver. While some exhibitors saw high engagement, others noted a more cautious buying environment shaped by soaring gold prices

PRET by Couture India 2025 showcased a bold evolution in India's jewellery industry, with vibrant ready-to-wear collections that redefine luxury for every occasion, signalling a powerful shift beyond traditional bridal markets

Jewellery has long been synonymous with precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum. However, as consumer preferences evolve, designers are pushing the boundaries by incorporating unconventional materials such as fabric, ceramic, resin, wood, and leather accents to create new-age jewellery, finds out Priyanka Talreja Garegrat

Kalyan Jewellers has announced the launch of two new showrooms in Chennai. The new outlets, located in Guduvanchery on GST Road and Purasaiwalkam on Millers Road, will open their doors to patrons on January 28