Union Budget 2026-27 makes a strong push for MSMEs, with a Rs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund; besides, it enables faster payments via mandatory TReDS for CPSE purchases. Overall, the Budget emphasizes fiscal prudence, infrastructure creation, and ease of doing business. For a sector navigating global uncertainty, shifting consumer preferences, and rising compliance standards, it is stability that the enabler.

Titan Company enters the lab-grown diamond jewellery segment with the launch of beYon, opening its first Mumbai store and targeting younger, lifestyle-driven consumers through affordable, design-led LGD offerings.

KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery organized its 10th Diamond Marathon across 57 Indian cities, registering a Guinness World Record attempt to support Swachh Bharat through a coordinated nationwide sporting initiative.

The Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India and APSSDC have formalized a partnership to roll out structured training, upskilling and RPL initiatives across Andhra Pradesh, strengthening workforce capabilities and enhancing employment opportunities in key jewellery clusters.

The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai, inaugurated its newly modernised campus, marking a significant step towards shaping the future of India’s jewellery education and skill development.

Dassani Brothers, a prominent name in India’s gems and jewellery industry, hosted its annual employee event Udaan 2026 to celebrate the spirit of legacy, loyalty, and leadership. The event served as a heartfelt tribute to the people behind the brand's continued success, while laying out a shared vision for a bold, progressive future.

Over 1,000 units of blood donated; long-serving employees recognised as diamond manufacturer celebrates its founding values

India’s gems and jewellery industry is on a strong growth trajectory, with the market projected to reach USD 168.62 billion by 2030, up from USD 100.94 billion in 2024, according to a new report by TechSci Research. Anchored in cultural tradition and fuelled by rising disposable incomes, the sector continues to thrive despite global headwinds

India’s gems and jewellery industry is on track for significant expansion, with market value projected to soar to USD 168.62 billion by 2030, according to the latest report from Research and Markets

The Indian gems and jewellery industry is facing a potential challenge as the United States considers imposing reciprocal tariffs. In response, key industry leaders have engaged with government officials to discuss the implications and seek intervention to protect India’s export interests

India and Thailand have reinforced their longstanding trade relations in the gem and jewellery sector with the signing of three pivotal Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) at the Bangkok Gem and Jewelry Fair (BGJF) 2025

Industry leaders have praised the Union Budget for boosting consumer demand through tax reforms, increasing disposable income, and supporting economic growth

The Indian gems and jewellery industry has called on the government to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to 1% in the upcoming Union Budget

Rahul Desai, CEO and Managing Director of the International Institute of Gemology (IIG), proudly presents the 3rd season of his podcast, Loupe Insight - Delving with Rahul Desai