India’s gold market is showing signs of recovery in August as prices rebound, jewellery demand improves and retailers rebuild inventories ahead of the festive season, World Gold Council says

Kalamandir Jewellers has opened a 1,000-plus sq ft Platinum Experience Zone at its Vadodara flagship, expanding its dedicated platinum retail format across Gujarat.

GSI has begun issuing colour trade-name reports for Pigeon Blood ruby, Royal Blue and Padparadscha sapphire in Jaipur and Mumbai, marking their first issuance in India.

India’s jewellery exports increased 2.44% despite a decline in diamond shipments, reflecting differing trends across jewellery categories and continued pressure on the country’s diamond trade.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee and The Metropolitan Museum of Art have unveiled a six-piece jewellery collection drawing on imperial medallions, architecture, statuary and religious imagery from the museum’s collection.

International Institute of Gemology held its 32nd convocation in Mumbai, recognising 150 graduates across gemology, diamonds, jewellery design, manufacturing and retail disciplines.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee has entered a multi-year collaboration with New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, beginning with a high jewellery collection inspired by Byzantine art and craftsmanship.

Jos Alukkas has announced its Onam campaign from August 8 to 26 across Kerala showrooms, combining offers on gold, diamonds and platinum with a consumer engagement initiative.

Thailand’s gem and jewellery sector, including gold, generated $26.6 billion in exports in 2025, strengthening the country’s position as an international jewellery manufacturing and trading centre.

Titan’s jewellery business grew 39% in Q1FY27, while buyer growth, premium products and store expansion supported the earnings outlook despite elevated gold prices and margin pressures.

IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 brought India’s jewellery trade together in Mumbai from August 5 to 10, with sourcing, exports, technology and changing consumer demand shaping business discussions.

With IIJS Bharat – Premier 2026 set to expand in scale and ambition, Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman of GJEPC, outlines the strategy for the show, export growth, and industry priorities, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma unveiled the JJS 2026 theme poster on July 31 in Jaipur and accepted the invitation to inaugurate the exhibition on December 22.

With the U.S. Section 301 tariff regime taking effect on July 24, 2026, GJEPC says Indian gem and jewellery exports continue to face a 10% additional tariff despite policy compliance.