Malabar Gold & Diamonds will invest Rs 1,580 crore to open 20 showrooms across India by March 2026, expanding to 445 outlets globally and creating 725 jobs.

Kumari Fine Jewellery is hosting a Women’s Day showcase on 5–6 March 2026 at Parinee Crescenzo, BKC, Mumbai, presenting lightweight gold jewellery centred on self-purchased milestones and financial independence.

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.

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.

The International Institute of Gemology organized a two-day industrial visit to Surat, covering diamond processing, technology integration and jewellery manufacturing to align academic training with industry practices.

IIJS Bharat – Signature 2026 concluded in Mumbai on January 15, recording an estimated ?75,000 crore in business, driven by strong domestic buying, international participation, and focused sourcing across categories.

HRD Antwerp launched its globally recognized diamond, gemmology and jewellery education programmes in Mumbai on January 13, 2026, to expand access to structured, internationally aligned professional training in India.

GJEPC launched JewelStart on January 12, 2026, in Mumbai at IIJS Bharat Signature to create a structured incubation and acceleration platform supporting innovation, startups, and MSMEs across the gem and jewellery value chain.

Actor Shilpa Shetty has launched a mangalsutra bracelet collection co-designed with Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds in India, using Type IIa lab-grown diamonds, positioning tradition-led designs for contemporary, everyday wear.

PC Jeweller has partnered with the Uttar Pradesh government to help 1,000 certified goldsmiths transition into jewellery entrepreneurs through training, market access and support under state and central schemes.

Internationally renowned diamond merchant and luxury entrepreneur Golubhai Badalia, celebrated for his expertise in diamond grading, sourcing, and design, is stepping into a new arena — investment and entertainment

The 1,100 sq. ft. store offers a curated selection of Kumari’s signature collections and marks the brand’s first store in Madhya Pradesh

The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 captures how jewellers continue to illuminate the nation’s economy and imagination

The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) South, the education arm of Laxmi Diamonds, celebrated its 4th Convocation Ceremony at Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru, recognising the achievements of 220 graduating students who are set to embark on their professional journeys in the gems and jewellery sector.