From new materials and lightweight designs to emerging suppliers, wider sourcing and stronger seasonal relevance, COUTURE India 2026 showed how the format has evolved, discovers Preeti Kulkarni

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.

The 11th edition of COUTURE India opens in New Delhi with five jewellery leaders, over 100 exhibitors and 700 retailers and buyers from across India.

Couture India Show 2026 will be held from September 26–28, at Taj Palace, New Delhi, bringing together leading jewellery brands and retailers for a focused B2B networking and sourcing platform.

The IJ Powerlist 2026 celebrated 30 influential changemakers steering India’s jewellery industry forward. From retail expansion to export leadership, the platform recognized visionaries driving transformation, professionalism, and long-term growth across the organized jewellery ecosystem.

Pret by Couture India 2026 brought together top retailers, designers, and manufacturers for a dynamic showcase, blending ready-to-wear brilliance, market insights, and leadership recognition shaping the next growth phase of jewellery.

Prêt by Couture India opened at Grand Hyatt Mumbai with a clear focus on lightweight design, operational discipline, and calibrated growth, reflecting an industry that aligns creativity with commercial precision in evolving retail markets.

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

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

The jewellery industry is experiencing a significant transformation, driven by an increasing demand for prêt jewellery—accessible, stylish, and wearable pieces that redefine modern luxury

The prestigious PRêT Show by Couture event provides a platform to select retailers and manufacturers to converge, bringing together exclusivity and affordability

Pret jewellery has evolved into a coveted choice over the years -- its widespread popularity stems from its seamless fusion of contemporary trends and timeless elegance

With over 1000 on-spot registrations and 200 hosted buyers from across India, Couture India Bridal Edit witnessed an astounding response from the industry

The leading jewellery magazine hosted a grand fashion show to unveil trends at Taj Krishna