Aurya Diamonds has opened a new experiential retail store in Koramangala, Bengaluru, expanding its physical presence with a customer-focused format centred on lab-grown diamond jewellery and transparent shopping experiences.

The Kothari Group has entered India’s retail jewellery segment with the launch of laboratory-grown diamond brand Keemti Jewels and its first flagship store in Mumbai, supported by an omnichannel strategy.

Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers has opened a 14,000 sq. ft. flagship showroom in Chennai’s Anna Salai, introducing a multi-format retail concept while outlining expansion plans across India and the United States.

PNG Jewellers appointed Ranbir Kapoor as brand ambassador in January 2026 in Pune to support national expansion by increasing visibility and reinforcing brand trust through endorsements and brand-led initiatives across markets.

Khimji Jewellers has appointed Rajat Verma as Chief Marketing Officer to oversee brand strategy, marketing operations and support retail expansion initiatives as part of the company’s leadership team in India.

India’s apparel and jewellery exporters are preparing for a potential decline in U.S. orders following the imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian imports by the United States, which takes effect today.

Aukera, a fast-growing lab-grown diamond jewellery start-up, has secured $15 million in fresh funding to support its ambitious expansion plans across India

Lab-grown diamond jewellery brand Firefly Diamonds has secured $3 million in seed funding from WestBridge Capital. The investment will support the company's aggressive expansion plans and fuel research and development for its upcoming jewellery collections.

PNG Jewellers has reported a strong performance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, with a consolidated year-over-year (YoY) growth of approximately 24%, compared to the same period last year

Gargi by P N Gadgil and Sons also marked their third anniversary and revealed major expansion plans

Kalyan Jewellers, the Kerala-based jewellery retailer, posted an impressive 37% year-on-year revenue growth for the second quarter of FY25, buoyed by strong demand for gold across key markets.

Highlights included Govind Bhai Dholakia’s inspiring journey from humble beginnings to industry titan, a focus on karigars and sustainability, the potential of blockchain to revolutionise transparency in the jewellery supply chain and the future of the industry

Malabar Gold & Diamonds continues to make strides in expanding its global presence

This move marks a significant step in Kalyan's strategy to expand its global footprint, joining competitors like Tanishq in targeting the Indian diaspora abroad