Thangamayil Jewellery has received accreditation from the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), strengthening its commitment to industry standards and responsible practices across its retail operations in Tamil Nadu.

Union Minister Jitin Prasada inaugurated the Customs Export-Import Facilitation Centre at Mumbai’s SEEPZ-SEZ on June 19, 2026 to streamline customs processes, improve logistics and support exporters through integrated infrastructure.

Jos Alukkas has introduced the Ballé Collection and a campaign film featuring actress Samyuktha on June 16 in Chennai, presenting a new jewellery range inspired by ballet and available across its retail network.

Divine Solitaires has introduced a Father’s Day campaign in Mumbai on June 15, 2026, focusing on father-child relationships while showcasing a curated gifting collection featuring solitaire jewellery and accessories.

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.

GSI and Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC conducted a gemstone identification masterclass for jewellery professionals, focusing on gemstone analysis, treatment detection, traceability, and technical education amid evolving consumer demand in India.

IAGES appointed GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali as Nominee Director on May 11, 2026, adding industry and institutional experience to support the association’s objectives and sector development initiatives.

Senco Gold & Diamonds launched a Mother’s Day campaign on May 1, 2026, highlighting evolving maternal relationships through digital storytelling featuring influencers and consumers across multiple generations.

Sennes, from Senco Gold & Diamonds, opened its first Delhi store on April 28, 2026, at DLF Midtown Plaza, Moti Nagar, expanding its retail network and product categories including lab-grown diamonds, perfumes and leather goods.

Aarnora Jewels launched its first flagship showroom in Secunderabad, Hyderabad on April 21, 2026, inaugurated by Nidhhi Agerwal, introducing 92.5 silver jewellery and a 77% exchange policy.

The Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair will host its 74th edition from September 8–12, 2026 in Bangkok, offering expanded sourcing, manufacturing partnerships, and market access for jewellery retailers and suppliers.

Jewellery retailers across India face rising dead inventory levels, with 30–40% unsold stock locking capital, driven by changing consumer preferences, rising gold prices, and slower movement of traditional designs.

Beau: Jewels marked World Diamond Day on April 8, 2026, in Mumbai with an immersive event featuring diamond education, styling sessions and interactive activities to promote transparency and informed purchasing.

As multiple jewellery trade shows run consecutively across India, exhibitors face repeat buyers, cautious spending, and shorter attention spans, prompting shifts in merchandizing strategies and booth engagement approaches, discovers Dhwani Rathod