India’s KP Dialogue 2026 Focuses on Traceability, ESG and Consumer Confidence in Natural Diamonds
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.
Mumbai to Host Kimberley Process (KP) Dialogue Forum Under India’s KP Chairmanship
The KP Dialogue Forum will be held in Mumbai on May 10, 2026, bringing together global diamond industry stakeholders to discuss credibility, consumer confidence and compliance across the supply chain.
Senco Gold & Diamonds Launches Mother’s Day Campaign Across Digital Platforms
Senco Gold & Diamonds launched a Mother’s Day campaign on May 1, 2026, highlighting evolving maternal relationships through digital storytelling featuring influencers and consumers across multiple generations.
Akoirah by Augmont Launches Mother’s Day Collection ‘Origin’
Akoirah by Augmont has launched Origin, a Mother’s Day jewellery collection featuring 14K gold, laboratory-grown diamonds and customizable pearl designs, available across Mumbai, Vashi and Pune stores until May 10.
Jos Alukkas Announces Akshaya Tritiya Offers
Jos Alukkas rolls out Akshaya Tritiya offers across India from April 19–20, 2026, featuring booking schemes, discounts on making charges and diamonds, exchange benefits, and cashback to drive festive jewellery demand.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Jewellery Retailers Unveil Glittering Offers to Drive Festive Buying
With Akshaya Tritiya around the corner, jewellery retailers are unveiling festive offers, exclusive collections, and smart buying schemes to attract customers and maximize seasonal sales momentum across India.
Instamart, Kalyan Jewellers Launch Gold Rate Protection for Akshaya Tritiya
Instamart partners with Kalyan Jewellers to introduce gold rate protection between April 10–16, 2026, allowing consumers to lock prices and complete purchases on Akshaya Tritiya at lower prevailing rates.
Piyush Goyal Unveils Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ Rs 200 Crore CSR Plan for FY27
Piyush Goyal launched Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ Rs 200 crore CSR plan in New Delhi on March 25, 2026, covering education, healthcare, hunger relief, housing and environmental programmes across India.
Divine Solitaires launches Gudi Padwa diamond coin booking offer
Divine Solitaires introduced a Gudi Padwa offer in India from March 16–19, 2026, enabling customers to book diamond coins at Rs 2,000 with price protection to drive festive purchases.
Seven Districts Added in Sixth Phase of Mandatory Gold Hallmarking
The Government of India has expanded mandatory gold hallmarking to seven additional districts under the sixth phase of implementation, increasing nationwide coverage to 380 districts effective March 2, 2026.
DAIMANTÉ Enters India’s Luxury Jewellery Market with AI-Led, Sustainable Diamond Designs
New luxury brand Daimanté launches in India with AI-generated design workflows and sustainable lab-grown diamonds, offering hallmark-assured collections and digital-first retail strategy, redefining premium product offerings for modern jewellery retailers.
We are optimistic about India’s diamond export trajectory in 2026 Sabyasachi Ray, ED, GJEPC
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.
African nations express concern about India taking on as 2026 Chair of Kimberley Process
Concerns have emerged among African diamond-producing countries over India’s 2026 Kimberley Process chairmanship, following unresolved reform debates and procedural outcomes after the November 2025 plenary in Dubai.
BIS Notifies Diamond Disclosure Standard IS 19469:2025
BIS has notified IS 19469:2025 in Mumbai, adopting the ISO diamond disclosure norms, following the GJEPC initiative, to strengthen consumer transparency as India’s diamond jewellery demand expands nationwide.
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.
