IJ Power List 2026 honours the leaders redefining Indian jewellery retail through governance, innovation, cultural stewardship, and disciplined growth—celebrating visionaries shaping the industry’s future with clarity, credibility, and conviction.

Akoirah by Augmont introduced the ‘Made of Us’ collection on February 11, 2026, featuring 14K recycled gold and lab-grown diamond designs centred on heart motifs for Valentine’s season retail demand.

Kalyan Jewellers has unveiled a Valentine’s Day jewellery edit featuring heart-inspired pendants, rings and bracelets, positioned as gifting options celebrating love, connection and self-expression across everyday wear categories.

Senco Gold & Diamonds has launched its ‘Elements of Love’ campaign in February 2026 across India, introducing a Valentine’s-focused diamond jewellery edit aimed at seasonal gifting demand.

The objective of Gemological Science International (GSI) is not just to issue reports, but to help the trade build credibility with its customers through transparent and consistent certification, and ensure that certification, testing and education remain aligned with how the jewellery business is actually conducted on the ground, says Ramit Kapur, Managing Director, GSI, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.

Khurana Jewellery House has highlighted its Shades of She jewellery collection at the start of the New Year, positioning it as a design-led offering focused on women’s self-expression and contemporary style.

PP Jewellers by Pawan Gupta has introduced a new lightweight diamond jewellery collection, expanding its contemporary offering with versatile designs across key product categories for everyday and occasion-led retail demand.

Ahmedabad-based Harit Zaveri Jewellers has introduced its Shagun collection in January 2026, targeting wedding-related gifting demand with 22K gold jewellery designed for ceremonial and long-term wear.

Mavitrra has launched a new wedding jewellery collection inspired by spiritual symbolism, reflecting traditional Indian bridal aesthetics while reinforcing the brand’s focus on culturally rooted design narratives.

Harit Zaveri Jewellers introduced its 14kt Polki Edit in December 2025, expanding its polki jewellery offerings with lightweight designs positioned for weddings, parties and occasion-led demand across retail markets.

VBJ Since 1900 unveiled the MS Dhoni Signature ‘Lucky 7’ Bracelet in Chennai on 11 December 2025, created under PGI’s Men of Platinum initiative to expand men’s platinum jewellery offerings.

Roberto Coin deepens its US expansion with a Hudson Yards boutique and an upcoming Caesars Palace opening, leveraging its global momentum and strengthened partnership with Watches of Switzerland Group.

The JJS–IJ Design Awards Jury Meet evaluated 135 finalists from 834 entries across 30 cities, unveiling new categories that reflect India’s evolving design landscape.

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.