P. N. Gadgil & Sons opened a new showroom in Pune on April 7, 2026 and introduced its 9KT gifting collection across 34 stores to expand everyday jewellery offerings.

Dhirsons Jewellers, part of Dhiraj Dhir Group, New Delhi, launches ‘Sone Ka Rishta’ campaign for Akshaya Tritiya to position gold as a generational asset beyond transactional purchases.

Natural Diamond Council launched World Diamond Day on April 8, 2026, with participation across India and globally to promote natural diamond storytelling, industry engagement, and consumer connection.

All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council concluded GJS April 2026 in Mumbai on April 7, reporting 350 exhibitors, 650 booths and 9,000 visitors, driven by Akshay Tritiya demand and industry participation.

As multiple jewellery trade shows run consecutively across India, exhibitors face repeat buyers, cautious spending, and shorter attention spans, prompting shifts in merchandizing strategies and booth engagement approaches, discovers Dhwani Rathod

With customers entering stores pre-informed and decision-ready, jewellery retailers are witnessing a shift in conversion dynamics, making in-store experience design a critical factor in influencing final purchase outcomes.

De Beers Group advances its ‘Love, From Dad’ campaign in April 2026, expanding the INDRA retailer network across India to drive in-store activation, natural diamond demand and consumer engagement.

GIVA’s Heer brand launched its Women’s Day campaign on March 9, 2026, in Bengaluru, using digital content and outdoor activation to shift narratives around women’s representation.

The ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict is disrupting diamond trade flows, impacting key hubs, delaying shipments, and pressuring logistics; however, the industry is hopeful of things returning to normal once the geopolitical tensions ease, finds out Dhwani Rathod.

Natural Diamond Council will mark April 8, 2026, as World Diamond Day globally, encouraging industry stakeholders and consumers to share natural diamond stories to strengthen awareness, engagement, and category relevance.

Against the backdrop of global uncertainty, IIJS Bharat Tritaya 2026 reflects an industry that is balancing caution with business momentum, observes Khursheed Mistry.

GJEPC inaugurated IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026 on 21 March at BIEC, Bengaluru, with industry leaders and government officials, marking the start of the three-day trade event focused on regional jewellery manufacturing and sourcing.

P N Gadgil Jewellers reported over Rs 10,000 crore revenue in FY26, with Gudi Padwa sales at Rs 170.7 crore, up 38% YoY, driven by gold, diamond and silver segments.

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.