With the U.S. Section 301 tariff regime taking effect on July 24, 2026, GJEPC says Indian gem and jewellery exports continue to face a 10% additional tariff despite policy compliance.

India concluded the Kimberley Process Intersessional 2026 in Mumbai after four days of discussions on compliance, transparency and governance reforms aimed at strengthening confidence in the natural diamond trade.

India commenced the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai on May 11, bringing global participants together to discuss compliance, monitoring and consumer confidence in responsibly sourced 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.

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.

Sennes, from Senco Gold & Diamonds, opened its first Delhi store on April 28, 2026, at DLF Midtown Plaza, Moti Nagar, expanding its retail network and product categories including lab-grown diamonds, perfumes and leather goods.

Forevermark Diamond Jewellery accelerates retail expansion and merchandising reset across India ahead of Akshaya Tritiya 2026, leveraging flagship launches, new market entries, and omni-channel initiatives to capture rising diamond demand.

Forevermark Diamond Jewellery from De Beers Group opens its first Chandigarh store at Nexus Elante Mall on March 20, 2026 with Vismay Jewels partnership, targeting the city’s growing luxury market.

Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds opened a new retail store in Rohini, Delhi, in February 2026, expanding its NCR presence and strengthening distribution in response to growing consumer demand.

Sawansukha Indian Institute of Jewellery organized a student-led sustainable design competition, challenging participants to create jewellery from scrap materials to promote circular thinking and responsible craftsmanship within design education.

The House of Senco launched its contemporary lifestyle brand SENNES in Kolkata with a hosted event, marking market entry and outlining its focus on lab-grown diamonds and responsible sourcing.

Day two of IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), NESCO, Goregaon, Mumbai, was marked by the formal inauguration of the venue, and new collection launches focused on lightweight gold jewellery.

With over 1,000 global leaders in attendance, DMCC launches FinX — an integrated ecosystem connecting commodities, capital markets and fintech — reinforcing Dubai’s growing influence in physical and digital precious metals trade.

Bharat Diamond Bourse strengthened its focus on global compliance by hosting the RJC Roadshow, where international experts guided diamantaires on updated standards, assurance systems, and ESG-led responsible practices shaping the diamond value chain.