GJC will host the 9th GJS from April 4–7 in Mumbai with over 400 exhibitors, Manthan conclave, Mindspeak seminars, and Chief Guest Chandrashekhar Bawankule anchoring the opening.

D.P. Jewellers rolled out curated exhibitions from March 19–29, 2026, across Kota, Ajmer, Ujjain and Banswara, targeting bridal and everyday jewellery demand through region-specific assortments and formats.

Retailers highlight how financially independent women are increasingly buying jewellery for themselves, boosting demand for lightweight gold and diamond jewellery across metros and smaller cities, finds out Dhwani Rathod.

Changing consumer behaviour, rising gold prices and faster buying cycles are driving demand for lightweight, high-rotation jewellery, forcing retailers to rethink inventory planning, merchandising strategies and sales approaches.

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.

Ahmedabad-based Harit Zaveri Jewellers has introduced its Shagun collection in January 2026, targeting wedding-related gifting demand with 22K gold jewellery designed for ceremonial and long-term wear.

Silver jewellery is having a moment at IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 – exhibitors are displaying it prominently, and retailers are buying it in significant quantities, reports Khursheed Mistry.

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.

Titan Company enters the lab-grown diamond jewellery segment with the launch of beYon, opening its first Mumbai store and targeting younger, lifestyle-driven consumers through affordable, design-led LGD offerings.

Bhima Gold has launched the Bhima Brilliance Diamond Jewellery Festival from December 8 2025, to January 11 2026, across India, targeting increased diamond demand from returning NRIs during the festive period.

Senco Gold Ltd posts robust growth in Q2 and H1 FY26, driven by record Rs 1,700+ crore Dhanteras sales, strong showroom expansion, higher stud ratio, and improved profitability despite volatile gold prices.

Despite soaring gold rates, PC Jeweller delivered a robust second-quarter performance, posting higher profits and stronger revenues as consumers continued to purchase lighter-carat jewellery and gold coins across India.

India’s festive gold demand is likely to dip this year as soaring bullion prices threaten to dampen jewellery purchases, industry experts warn.

Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri Ltd (TBZ), one of India’s most established jewellery retailers, reported its first profit decline in ten quarters, as elevated gold prices diverted consumer interest away from jewellery towards gold as a pure investment