Kushals Fashion Jewellery opened four new stores in Hyderabad on January 28 to expand its Telangana footprint, taking its city total to 17 as part of its retail growth plan.

In spite of an 8.76% dip in cut and polished diamond exports during April-November 2025, GJEPC remains optimistic about India’s export performance in 2026. The Council is looking forward to the BTA with the US, and should that take longer than expected, it will take all necessary measures in coordination with the government and stakeholders to support exports, and ensure continued growth, says Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.

Candere, the lifestyle jewellery brand by Kalyan Jewellers, expanded its Maharashtra retail presence on January 5, 2026, with new stores in Kandivali, Nashik and Kolhapur to strengthen market reach.

Candere broadens its retail footprint in Maharashtra with new stores in Andheri and Mulund, marking a stronger presence in Mumbai and advancing its strategy to offer accessible, contemporary jewellery to urban consumers.

The brand strengthens its retail presence with three new stores this festive season

Titan Company Limited’s jewellery division continued its strong performance in the second quarter of FY26, recording a 19% year-on-year growth despite challenging market conditions marked by high gold prices and a strong base from last year.

Global fine jewellery brand Zen Diamond has strengthened its presence in India with the launch of two new stores in Bengaluru, following its successful entry into Mumbai last year. The brand, known for its natural diamond expertise and contemporary designs, has opened outlets at Phoenix Mall of Asia and Phoenix Marketcity, marking its expansion into South India.

D2C demi-fine jewellery brand Palmonas has secured INR 55 crore in a Series A funding round led by Vertex Ventures SEAI, fuelling its ambitious expansion across India and beyond.

In a bold move to accelerate growth while trimming debt, Kalyan Jewellers has announced plans to open 170 new stores in FY 2025–26, leveraging the franchise model for both domestic and overseas expansion.

Fashion-forward jewellery label AMAMA has secured $1 million in fresh funding from Mistry Ventures, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey.

India: Lab-grown diamond jewellery brand Aukera has announced the launch of two new retail outlets in Greater Noida and Bangalore, reinforcing its rapid growth and strong positioning in the emerging segment of sustainable luxury

CaratLane, a subsidiary of Titan Company, is charting an aggressive expansion plan for the current financial year, driven by strong consumer interest in lower-carat, lightweight jewellery among young Indian shoppers

Malabar Gold & Diamonds is considering entering the lab-grown diamond segment with a distinct brand identity, separate from its natural diamond offerings. The move comes as the $6.2 billion jewellery major studies evolving consumer preferences and explores long-term opportunities in the growing but still nascent lab-grown category

Omnichannel jewellery brand expands retail footprint and maintains growth momentum amid rising competition