Forevermark Diamond Jewellery opened De Beers Group’s largest flagship store in Mumbai on January 8, 2026, strengthening its India retail strategy and marking the launch of the new Icon Collection.

Dassani Brothers launched its Varnika diamond jewellery collection at IIJS Signature 2026 in Mumbai, marking the brand’s entry into contemporary design-led diamond offerings while expanding its product portfolio for retailers.

BIS has notified IS 19469:2025 in Mumbai, adopting the ISO diamond disclosure norms, following the GJEPC initiative, to strengthen consumer transparency as India’s diamond jewellery demand expands nationwide.

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 Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) met on Friday to address the sharp rise in US tariffs on Indian jewellery, which now stand at 25%–32%, threatening the export segment. Discussions covered the scale of the impact, the need to explore legal and operational intricacies, and long-term strategies to protect the sector.

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.

Gold prices in India surged past Rs. 1 lakh per 10 grams this week, raising concerns among jewellers just ahead of the crucial Raksha Bandhan and Diwali season

India’s gems and jewellery sector faced a sharp setback in May 2025, with exports falling by 15.81% year-on-year. New US tariff measures and weak global demand hit key segments like cut and polished diamonds and lab-grown diamonds, even as gold jewellery showed positive growth amid geopolitical uncertainties

In a significant boost to India’s gem and jewellery sector, Mumbai International Airport will officially commence hand-carriage jewellery export operations from May 1, 2025. The move marks a pivotal development for exporters, especially emerging players, by allowing the personal carriage of precious cargo to global markets

India’s gems and jewellery sector is on the cusp of transformative growth, with a projected market value of $128 billion by 2029, according to a new report by 1Lattice titled Glimmers of Growth

Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, the seventh edition of GJS showcased a vibrant mix of lightweight innovative, modular bridal jewellery, with event highlighting a renewed interest in silver. While some exhibitors saw high engagement, others noted a more cautious buying environment shaped by soaring gold prices

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

Trading of Lab-Grown Diamonds through SPOT 2.0 Platform Enables Buyers and Sellers to Trade with Transparency and Confidence

The World Gold Council (WGC) has expressed concerns about the potential hike in gold import duties in India’s upcoming Union Budget for 2025