GJEPC’s India-France Jewellery Summit will bring 17 Indian jewellery companies to Paris from October 13 to 15, 2026, to explore partnerships with French luxury brands, opening avenues for design collaboration, private-label manufacturing, and access to European markets, discovers Suneeta Kaul.

QWEEN has introduced seven gold colours in India, using alloy compositions rather than surface coatings to expand colour choices across its jewellery range.

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

Kalyan Jewellers has converted Rs 350 crore of funding extended to Candere into equity through a rights issue, as the online-led jewellery business continues to expand its retail footprint.

Jaipur jeweller Sunil Kothari has been named the BJP’s candidate for Jaipur mayor, with the formal election scheduled for September 25 and the final declaration expected after the voting process.

EKARAA Jewellery has introduced a gifting collection of fine diamond jewellery in 9kt gold, spanning rings, bracelets, pendants and earrings, with select pieces available for customization.

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

Goldman Sachs’ Tony Kim expects gold’s current pause to give way to fresh highs, with sustained central-bank buying providing strong structural support for prices.

The government is considering reducing gold and silver import duties after the 15% levy failed to curb imports and was linked to growth in India’s grey market.

GRT Jewellers has agreed to acquire 74.12% of listed retailer Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri for Rs 1,033.71 crore, taking control of the 162-year-old brand and expanding its pan-India retail footprint.

Kalamandir Jewellers has opened a 1,000 sq ft Platinum Experience Zone at its new flagship store in Vadodara, expanding its dedicated platinum retail presence in Gujarat.

Jewels by Annu Chadha has opened a flagship boutique at The Corridors, Chattarpur, New Delhi, expanding its retail presence in South Delhi and the wider NCR market.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has urged Jaipur and Yamanashi jewellery associations to deepen technology and investment cooperation during a meeting with a Japanese delegation

Gold and silver prices are expected to remain firm next week as investors await key US economic data, while elevated levels could trigger profit-booking in bullion markets.