Jaipur Watch Company, led by Gaurav Mehta, introduces a Maharana Pratap-themed automatic watch in April 2026, integrating a vintage postage stamp into the dial ahead of the ruler’s birth anniversary.

GJEPC will host the fourth edition of IIJS Bharat - Tritiya and IGJME Bharat - Tritiya from March 21-23, 2026 in Bengaluru, bringing 1,100+ exhibitors and retailers ahead of Akshaya Tritiya.

Jaipur Jewellery Show announces December 21–25, 2026 schedule at JECC, Jaipur, introducing an invite-only preview day to strengthen trade engagement, streamline buyer-seller interactions, and align with global exhibition formats.

Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery Lab Jaipur has expanded origin determination services to include certification for ruby, emerald and sapphire packet lots and bead strings, strengthening traceability and transparency for gemstone trade.

Actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra wore an emerald and diamond necklace with matching bangle by Jaipur-based jeweller PC Totuka & Sons during a high-profile event in Jaipur, highlighting handcrafted gemstone jewellery.

Raniwala 1881 introduced the Bejewelled Rani Ratna Angrakha in Jaipur in February 2026, drawing on Johri Bazaar’s jewellery traditions to showcase heritage techniques, craftsmanship continuity, and material integration.

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.

IGI inaugurated its second Jaipur laboratory on January 29, 2026 in Sitapura to expand coloured gemstone testing, improve turnaround times and support manufacturers and exporters across North India.

As bridal tastes evolve, and retail cycles shorten, India’s polki industry is being redesigned for lighter wear, faster movement and commercial relevance, transforming a heritage craft into a modern retail category, says Dhwani Rathod.

Gargi by P.N. Gadgil & Sons reached 50 shop-in-shop counters at Shoppers Stop on January 19, 2026, marking a key retail expansion aligned with its national growth strategy.

IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 sees selective demand, cautious capital deployment, and a clear move towards lightweight, lower-ticket jewellery, says Arpit Kala.

Over four days, IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 saw brisk business take place at JWCC; retailers focused on couture differentiation, lightweight gold, gemstone statements, and silver jewellery, reflecting evolving buying behaviour across daily-wear, bridal, and emerging categories.

Pret jewellery is turning out to be a major focus area during IIJS Bharat Signature 2026; exhibitors say it offers several advantages to retailers – it is design-led, the stock moves faster, and the working-capital exposure is low, finds out Khursheed Mistry.

At IIJS Bharat Signature 2026, designers point to lightweight couture, standout gemstone statements, and modernized classics as key directions shaping the next phase of high-end jewellery, discovers Dhwani Rathod.