The Government of India has expanded mandatory gold hallmarking to seven additional districts under the sixth phase of implementation, increasing nationwide coverage to 380 districts effective March 2, 2026.

Senco Gold & Diamonds received IAGES accreditation across over 100 stores pan India on January 21, 2026, aligning operations with the association’s Code of Conduct to strengthen accountability and consumer confidence.

Kanakratna Exim Private Limited has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a dedicated 14KT precious gold jewellery category, targeting demand for lightweight, durable and cost-efficient gold jewellery.

India’s gold industry body IAGES launches the #PehlaCheckIAGES campaign on December 4 in Mumbai, urging consumers to verify jewellers’ IAGES accreditation to promote ethical practices, transparency and sector-wide compliance.

Indian jewellery retail is undergoing a quiet but powerful shift. Consumers are not buying for rituals or gold value anymore — they are buying for identity, wearability, and emotional connection. Retailers must adapt or risk falling behind.

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.

Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers has received IAGES accreditation, reinforcing its legacy of trust, responsible sourcing, and transparency across the gold value chain, strengthening consumer confidence and leadership in India’s formalizing jewellery sector.

In a conversation with Ayesha Vaswani, Shravan Satyani, Co-founder of Tyaani Jewellery by Karan Johar, shares insights into celebrity collaborations, evolving consumer expectations, and why trust and transparency matter more than ever for a new-age fine jewellery brand.

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

From striking statement necklaces to gemstone-centric ensembles, the 2025 festive collections champion individuality, vibrant colour, and personal expression, offering pieces to suit every budget and every mood, discovers Priyanka Talreja Garegrat.

PureJewels has become the first luxury jeweller in the UK to integrate Hallmarking 2.0 with Digital Product Passports (DPPs), marking a significant milestone for the industry.

Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s leading jewellery retailers, strengthened its presence in Assam with the launch of a new showroom at K.C Gogoi Path, Khalimari, Dibrugarh. The store was inaugurated by actor Genelia Deshmukh, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion in the Northeast.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced that hallmarking of silver jewellery will become mandatory starting September 1, marking a significant expansion of quality controls in India's precious metals market.

The India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA) has urged the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to implement mandatory self-hallmarking for silver products by jewellers, rather than relying on external hallmarking agencies.