EKARAA enters India’s fine jewellery market with the opening of a 6,700 sq. ft. flagship store in Mumbai on February 5, 2026, marking its retail debut and global headquarters.

IGI acquired American Gemological Laboratories on January 31, 2026, in New York and Mumbai to expand coloured gemstone certification, linking US and India markets through a combined global platform.

Bakul Limbasiya of Bhathwari Technologies was awarded the APO National Award in New Delhi in January 2026, recognizing contributions to productivity, innovation and leadership in India’s lab-grown diamond sector.

Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds opened its exclusive store in Coimbatore in January 2026, strengthening its South India network as the brand crossed 50 exclusive stores nationwide to expand lab-grown diamond retail access.

ASIS International Mumbai Chapter conducted its AGM and Chapter Meet 2025 at Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai, bringing security and risk professionals together for governance updates, discussions on resilience, and leadership transition.

International Institute of Gemology has launched Diamond Fundamentals, an educational book by CEO Rahul Desai, unveiled at Hari Krishna Exports, introducing storytelling-led learning to diamond education.

JJS 2025, scheduled from December 19–22 at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre, will host 1,227 booths, feature the Coloured Gemstones theme, and welcome top exhibitors, retailers, and global participants.

Rosy Blue and Kashikey will invest Rs 1000 crore to expand QWEEN, the self-discovery experiential jewellery brand founded by Amit Kumar and Suyash Motarwar, with stores opening in Bangalore and Delhi by mid-February.

Gargi by P.N. Gadgil and Sons marked its four-year milestone in Pune on December 1 2025, outlining growth plans after reporting Q2 FY25-26 sales, profits and continued national retail expansion.

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.

Angara introduces ‘Angara Man’, a handcrafted, customizable men’s fine jewellery collection featuring modern signets, bands, gemstone accents and engineered designs, marking a significant expansion of the brand’s India strategy ahead of International Men’s Day.

Hari Krishna Exports brings together 28 couples in its annual Mass Wedding Festival at HK Hub, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to social responsibility, community welfare, and dignified new beginnings for families.

Blending 80 years of legacy with modern craftsmanship, HM Sarafa Bazaar launches iAMORY, its first experiential 925 sterling silver and lab-grown diamond store, aimed at redefining fine, fashionable, and accessible jewellery for today’s consumers.