Ethera Raises Rs 25 Crore from BlueStone to Expand Lab-Grown Diamond Retail Footprint
Lab-grown diamond jewellery startup Ethera has secured Rs 25 crore from strategic investor BlueStone to accelerate store expansion, strengthen omnichannel operations, and scale its design-led growth strategy across key Indian markets.
Union Budget 2026–27 makes strong push for MSMEs, signals stability and cautious optimism
Union Budget 2026-27 makes a strong push for MSMEs, with a Rs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund; besides, it enables faster payments via mandatory TReDS for CPSE purchases. Overall, the Budget emphasizes fiscal prudence, infrastructure creation, and ease of doing business. For a sector navigating global uncertainty, shifting consumer preferences, and rising compliance standards, it is stability that the enabler.
QWEEN appoints Dalziel & Pow for India store design
QWEEN has partnered London-based Dalziel & Pow to design new retail stores in Bangalore and Delhi, aiming to reshape jewellery shopping through experiential formats, with the first launches scheduled March 2026.
De Beers introduces ‘Heera Hai Aapke Liye’ at IIJS Bharat Signature
De Beers Group introduced its ‘Heera Hai Aapke Liye’ program at IIJS Bharat Signature to strengthen natural diamond demand in India by enabling retailers through the INDRA alliance and expanding structured access nationwide.
Jewellery industry flags tax, duty and regulatory priorities ahead of Budget 2026
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, leading jewellery retailers, manufacturers and industry bodies outline expectations on GST, import duties, exports, digital gold regulation, working capital, and policy reforms to strengthen growth.
IIJS Bharat – Signature 2026 concludes with Rs 75,000 crore business estimate
IIJS Bharat – Signature 2026 concluded in Mumbai on January 15, recording an estimated ?75,000 crore in business, driven by strong domestic buying, international participation, and focused sourcing across categories.
Candere opens three new jewellery stores in Maharashtra
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.
Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor Invest in QWEEN Ahead of India Launch
Bollywood actors Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor have invested in luxury jewellery brand QWEEN, which is preparing to enter the Indian market with its first experiential stores in early 2026.
GIVA launches Glow in Motion collection, appoints Barkha Singh as campaign face
GIVA has introduced its Glow in Motion jewellery collection, crafted in sterling silver, and named actor Barkha Singh as the campaign face to support a nationwide marketing and retail rollout.
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds Raises Rs 250 Crore, Moves to Vertical Integration
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds announces an Rs 250 Crore fundraise in Mumbai to add in-house diamond growing and manufacturing, supporting retail expansion and a target of 200 stores by 2027.
Khimji Jewellers Appoints Rajat Verma as Chief Marketing Officer
Khimji Jewellers has appointed Rajat Verma as Chief Marketing Officer to oversee brand strategy, marketing operations and support retail expansion initiatives as part of the company’s leadership team in India.
Shringar House of Mangalsutra Named Visionary Vendor Partner by Indriya
Shringar House of Mangalsutra Limited was recognized by Indriya, Aditya Birla Group’s fine jewellery brand, on December 22 2025, in Mumbai for long-term strategic manufacturing alignment and innovation focus.
Zen Diamond Partners Francorp for Franchise Expansion in India
Zen Diamond has partnered Francorp to scale franchise-led retail in India, targeting over 20 stores by 2026 across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities amid rising demand for branded diamond jewellery.
Event Plan for JJS held from December 19 to 22 2025
JJS 2025, scheduled from December 19–22 at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre, will host 1,227 booths, feature the Coloured Gemstones theme, and welcome top exhibitors, retailers, and global participants.
Shineshilpi Launches ‘The Shine House’ B2B Jewellery Hub in Mumbai
Shineshilpi has announced the launch of The Shine House, a new B2B jewellery sourcing hub in Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbai, expanding its infrastructure to support retailers and manufacturers with centralised operations.

