India concluded the Kimberley Process Intersessional 2026 in Mumbai after four days of discussions on compliance, transparency and governance reforms aimed at strengthening confidence in the natural diamond trade.

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.

India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement on April 27, 2026, in New Delhi, enabling zero-duty access for Indian jewellery exports and phased tariff concessions on select imports.

Gargi by PNGS expanded its retail network in April 2026 with four new outlets across Kolkata, Gwalior, Amravati and New Delhi as part of its FY27 growth strategy.

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.

TrueSilver introduces Dancing Muse collection in New Delhi on April 23, 2026, featuring over 40 sterling silver designs reflecting demand for contemporary, expressive jewellery across occasions and consumer segments.

GJEPC’s IGJS Jaipur 2026, held April 9–11 in Jaipur, hosts 85 companies and over 230 global buyers, reinforcing India’s sourcing position amid geopolitical shifts and evolving trade dynamics.

Dhirsons Jewellers, part of Dhiraj Dhir Group, New Delhi, launches ‘Sone Ka Rishta’ campaign for Akshaya Tritiya to position gold as a generational asset beyond transactional purchases.

De Beers launched The Great Indian Diamond Archive on March 31 in New Delhi, documenting 12 historic diamonds of Indian origin to highlight India’s early role in global diamond mining history.

Piyush Goyal launched Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ Rs 200 crore CSR plan in New Delhi on March 25, 2026, covering education, healthcare, hunger relief, housing and environmental programmes 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.

Hazoorilal Legacy introduces The Spring Edit 2026 in New Delhi, featuring natural diamonds and coloured gemstones, expanding its seasonal offering with designs targeting collectors and high-value jewellery buyers.

TrueSilver, the digital-first brand of ACPL Exports, launched its Half&Half dual-tone jewellery collection in India on March 20, 2026, featuring 40 sterling silver designs aligned with evolving consumer demand.

HRD Antwerp convened 330 industry leaders, policymakers and retailers at the Indo-Belgian Diamond Forum in New Delhi, highlighting trade cooperation, transparency and the strategic partnership between India and Belgium.