GIA Alumni Collective hosts networking event during IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026

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.

R.R. Jewellers celebrated its 16th anniversary in Hyderabad on July 27, 2026 with the launch of its Festival Collection, highlighting its retail growth, customer reach and affordable gold jewellery strategy.

The Gem & Jewellery Council has cautioned that the US' 10% tariff on Indian imports could weaken export competitiveness, squeeze margins and impact jobs, urging government intervention through trade negotiations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a message for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, highlighting the Indian gem and jewellery sector's global growth ahead of the exhibition in Mumbai this August.

Bharat Diamond Bourse organized a blood donation drive on June 17 in Mumbai, collecting 801 units in partnership with five hospitals and blood banks to address an urgent citywide shortage.

GIA President and CEO Pritesh Patel will participate in a fireside chat at the 41st World Diamond Congress in Singapore on July 14, discussing strategy, research, education and provenance initiatives.

Divine Solitaires has introduced a Father’s Day campaign in Mumbai on June 15, 2026, focusing on father-child relationships while showcasing a curated gifting collection featuring solitaire jewellery and accessories.

Khandelwal Jewellers inaugurated its ninth showroom in Jalna, Maharashtra, marking its first entry into Marathwada and expanding its retail presence beyond Vidarbha as part of its regional growth strategy.

Maliram Jewellers celebrated its 50th anniversary on December 27, 2025 in Amritsar, bringing together industry leaders, trade partners, dignitaries and customers to mark the retailer’s growth across Punjab.

As jewellery consumers become more informed and cautious, retailers are increasingly facing delayed purchase decisions driven by friction in trust, storytelling, pricing clarity, customer engagement, and overall buying experience.

The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council inaugurated its Mumbai office on May 14 while urging industry support for revised gold duty measures and proposing a structured Gold Monetization Scheme roadmap.

IAGES appointed GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali as Nominee Director on May 11, 2026, adding industry and institutional experience to support the association’s objectives and sector development initiatives.

India's listed jewellers have posted their best March quarter on record. Strip out a 79% rise in the gold price, and a quieter, more uncomfortable picture emerges — one the unorganized trade and several regional listings have already started to live with.