Despite a sharp contraction in shipments to the United States, India’s gems and jewellery exports show resilience, supported by strong growth in the UAE, Hong Kong and emerging global markets.

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.

IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 opened at JWCC, Mumbai, bringing together industry leaders, and 1,600 exhibitors and global buyers; with a focus on exports, product launches, and knowledge sessions, the show is likely to set the tone for the industry for the rest of the year.

The 18th edition of IIJS Bharat-Signature is scheduled from January 8 2026 to January 12 2026 at the JIO World Convention Centre Bombay Exhibition Centre. The event is expected to unite the entire global gem and jewellery community under one roof. With a diverse array of exhibitors and industry leaders, the 18th edition promises to be a convergence of innovation, networking, and business opportunities.

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.

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.

GJEPC strengthens India–Botswana bilateral trade ties as its Gujarat leadership and top diamond exporters join President Droupadi Murmu’s official delegation, presenting handcrafted Indian artistry to President Duma Boko during the state visit.

Kumari Fine Jewellery Founder Supriya Kataria received the “Voice of the Year” honour for championing individuality, creativity, and women’s expression at the Women Leaders Summit & Awards 2025 held in Goa.

The global jewellery fraternity convened in Paris for the 2025 CIBJO Congress, where industry leaders, policymakers, and experts gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of the gem and jewellery trade.

Bharat Diamond Bourse Marks 41 Years of Excellence & 15 Years of Operations of BDB Complex with the Release of customized My Stamp by Department of Posts, Government of India

The Gemological Science International (GSI) Colored Stone Professional (CSP) Diploma programme recently took its students on an immersive journey to Sri Lanka’s renowned Rakwana Gem Deposit, offering first-hand exposure to gemstone mining, processing, and trading.

GIA India Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. has appointed industry veteran Amit Pratihari as its new Managing Director, effective October 1, 2025. He will lead the organisation’s gemological laboratories in Mumbai and Surat, along with the GIA India School in Mumbai, bringing over two decades of expertise in retail, brand management, and the diamond industry.

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.

Gemological Science International (GSI) has launched a state-of-the-art gemological laboratory in Kolkata, strategically located near the city’s jewellery hub on Camac Street, bringing its globally recognised expertise and technology-driven certification services to the eastern region of India.