With new trade agreements opening markets, and shifting global sourcing strategies creating fresh opportunities, India’s gem and jewellery industry is entering an important phase. GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali discusses India’s growing global role, emerging export opportunities, and the road ahead, with Suneeta Kaul.

Rahul Desai has announced Season 4 of Loupe Insight, The New Code of Luxury Jewellery, examining luxury retail, customer expectations and strategies for jewellery professionals across India’s jewellery business sector.

The government is considering reducing gold and silver import duties after the 15% levy failed to curb imports and was linked to growth in India’s grey market.

The Jonnagiri Gold Mine was inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh on June 26, marking India's first commercial-scale private-sector gold mine since Independence and supporting domestic gold production and supply.

Gemfields sold 183,385 carats of higher-quality rough emeralds in Bangkok and online during May 2026, citing stable demand, cautious buying sentiment and macroeconomic pressures affecting coloured gemstone trading.

The Forum on KP Dialogue 2026, held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, under India’s Kimberley Process Chairmanship 2026, discussed issues such as credibility, consumer confidence, compliance, and the evolving future of responsible natural diamonds, reports Khursheed Mistry.

A South African delegation led by High Commissioner Anil Sooklal visited Bharat Diamond Bourse on April 29, 2026, in Mumbai to discuss strengthening bilateral diamond trade and supply collaboration.

Gemfields disclosed updated G-Factor metrics on April 9, 2026, for Kagem and Montepuez operations, outlining government revenue contributions amid production disruptions, taxation changes, and market conditions across key gemstone assets.

De Beers launched The Great Indian Diamond Archive on March 31 in New Delhi, documenting 12 historic diamonds of Indian origin to highlight India’s early role in global diamond mining history.

FURA Gems has obtained Responsible Jewellery Council certification following an independent audit, aligning its ruby and sapphire operations with global sourcing standards amid rising demand for traceable coloured gemstones.

Gemfields released its audited 2025 Annual Report on March 26, 2026, reporting lower revenue and operational disruptions across emerald and ruby assets, alongside cost reductions and Fabergé divestment.

Gemfields reported improved loss metrics for FY2025 despite operational disruptions at Montepuez and Kagem, with auction revenues at $ 129 million and focus shifting to stabilization and deleveraging in 2026.

GSI conducted a field visit to Luc Yen Ruby Mine, Vietnam, from January 18–22, 2026, for CSP Batch 9 students to provide practical exposure to mining, sorting, and gemstone trade.

Antwerp World Diamond Centre held a public awareness initiative on March 10, 2026 at Antwerpen-Centraal station, highlighting risks of misrepresentation in diamond jewellery sales and calling for clearer disclosure standards.