India Withdraws IGST Exemption on Gold, Silver and Platinum Imports by Banks
The government has ended a tax benefit for banks importing gold, silver and platinum, bringing these shipments under the 3% Integrated GST levy from April 1, 2026, to ensure parity across import channels
De Beers Names Jaipur’s Sawai Padmanabh Singh Natural Diamond Advocate; Forevermark Unveils Festive Campaign
De Beers appointed Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur as its natural diamond advocate in India, while Forevermark Diamond Jewellery unveiled Princess Gauravi Kumari as the face of its festive campaign.
Solitario Lab Grown Files DRHP for BSE SME IPO to Fund Retail Expansion
Solitario Lab Grown Limited has filed its draft prospectus for a proposed SME IPO, with proceeds from the fresh issue earmarked for 20 new exclusive brand outlets and 75 shop-in-shop counters across India.
CaratLane Marks 18 Years with Anniversary Film Featuring Yami Gautam Dhar
CaratLane celebrated its 18th anniversary with a film featuring brand ambassador Yami Gautam Dhar, alongside product upgrades, new designs and initiatives to expand its international business.
Zinara Raises Rs 3.61 Crore in Pre-Seed Round Led by Nine Jewellery and IPV
The lab-grown diamond jewellery startup will use the funds to strengthen its team, marketing and supply chain as it expands its business.
Kalyan Jewellers Q2 Revenue Grows 26%, India Sales Up 27%
Kalyan Jewellers reported over 26% growth in consolidated revenue in Q2 FY2027, supported by 20% same-store sales growth in India and continued showroom expansion.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds Opens Large-Format Showroom in Margao
Malabar Gold & Diamonds has expanded its Goa retail network with a 7,839 sq. ft. showroom in Margao, offering gold, diamond, polki, uncut diamond and precious gemstone jewellery.
Tribe Amrapali Opens Fourth Chennai Store, Expands India Network to 44
The new Terminal 2 outlet at Chennai International Airport follows the brand’s Terminal 4 opening and expands its presence across key travel destinations.
Reva Diamonds Reports 46% Q2 Revenue Growth, Expands Retail Network to 38 Outlets
The natural diamond jewellery retailer recorded 75.75% revenue growth in H1 FY27 and added company-operated stores in Pune and Nashik.
Kalyan Jewellers Supplies 38,550 Gold Rings Under Tamil Nadu Government Scheme
The 22-carat, 916-grade BIS-hallmarked rings were supplied to eligible newborns delivered at government hospitals across Tamil Nadu under the state welfare initiative.
India Can’t Just Grow Diamonds — It Must Own the Technology, Says IIT Madras Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao
India can move beyond being a major producer of laboratory-grown diamonds to becoming a global technology leader by developing indigenous equipment, advanced materials, device fabrication capabilities, and high-value industrial applications, says Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao, Head of the India Centre for Lab Grown Diamond (InCent-LGD) at IIT Madras, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul. Prof. Rao was one of the main organizers of GJEPC's VAIRAM 2026 Workshop, held earlier this year at the campus of IIT Madras.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds Opens Second-Biggest Showroom in Goa
The 7,839-sq.-ft. Margao showroom expands Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ presence in Goa, offering gold, diamond, polki, uncut diamond and precious gemstone jewellery.
Anera Silver Opens First Bengaluru Store, Plans Six Outlets
Anera Silver by Kushals has opened its first Bengaluru store in HSR Layout and plans six outlets within eight weeks as it targets 100–150 stores across India.
QWEEN Introduces Seven Colours of Gold
QWEEN has introduced seven gold colours in India, using alloy compositions rather than surface coatings to expand colour choices across its jewellery range.
Harit Zaveri Jewellers Opens 10,000 Sq Ft Flagship in Surat
Ahmedabad-based Harit Zaveri Jewellers has expanded into Surat with a 10,000 sq ft flagship at Parle Point, extending its retail presence across Gujarat.
