India’s gem and jewellery exports record a steady recovery in the first half of FY2025–26, witnessing a growth of 3.66% to US$14.09 billion between April and September 2025 compared to US$13.60 billion in the same period last year

Lucira Jewelry, a design-first fine jewellery brand founded by industry veterans Rupesh and Vandana Jain, has raised $5.5 million in seed funding, marking the largest-ever seed round for a jewellery startup in India.

With the steep Trump tariffs now having come into play, the cutting, polishing, manufacturing and export hubs of India are facing severe problems, with joblessness and unit-closure a distinct possibility. The silver lining is that the GJEPC is hopeful of a solution, particularly in view of the advocacy efforts of its US counterparts, who are also working hard to impress upon the Trump administration that the high tariffs will have a deleterious effect on the US jewellery industry as well. In a free-wheeling conversation with Suneeta Kaul, Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, talks about the impact of the tariffs, the steps being taken to bring about some relief to the industry, its expectation from the government, and more.

Commenting on India’s 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter of FY 2026, Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), said the strong performance reflects the resilience of the economy and the policy direction under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Shares of leading jewellery companies continued their upward momentum for the fifth straight session on Wednesday, driven by value buying, favourable gold prices, and anticipation of strong demand in the upcoming festive and wedding season.

Gold prices have maintained a strong upward trajectory in 2025, largely supported by a sharp decline in the US dollar.

D2C fine jewellery brand GIVA has raised Rs.530 crore in a Series C funding round led by growth-stage investment firm Creaegis, with continued support from existing investors Premji Invest, Epiq Capital, and Edelweiss Discovery Fund

The omnichannel jewellery brand sees a 30% jump in valuation through secondary transactions led by 360 One and Centrum Wealth, setting the stage for a high-profile IPO. Early investor RB Investments will exit with a 10–12x return.

Lab-grown jewellery startup attracts fresh capital from India Quotient, Titan Capital, and Huddle Ventures

India is set to witness its first operational gold mine since Independence, as Deccan Gold Mines gears up to begin production next fiscal year. The landmark project is expected to yield 400 kilograms of gold annually and marks a significant step toward reducing the country’s reliance on imports

Despite rising geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan that dragged equity benchmarks into the red, Kalyan Jewellers' stock bucked the trend on Friday, posting strong gains after announcing robust Q4 results and a dividend

Geetanjali Kedia, Senior Research Analyst at S P Tulsian Investment Advisory Services, talks about the benefits that jewellery businesses can derive by going for an IPO, and the challenges such a step would entail. She also dwells on eligibility criteria, market trends, and strategies to attract investors

In October 2024, global gold ETFs experienced a sustained inflow of US$4.3 billion, extending a six-month streak of positive demand. North America and Asia led the inflow trends, contributing significantly to the overall growth in assets under management (AUM), which reached a record US$286 billion

PN Gadgil Jewellers Ltd made a remarkable debut on the stock market, with its shares opening at over 70% premium on both the NSE and BSE