With the steep Trump tariffs now having come into play, the cutting, polishing, manufacturing and export hubs of India are facing severe problems, with joblessness and unit-closure a distinct possibility. The silver lining is that the GJEPC is hopeful of a solution, particularly in view of the advocacy efforts of its US counterparts, who are also working hard to impress upon the Trump administration that the high tariffs will have a deleterious effect on the US jewellery industry as well. In a free-wheeling conversation with Suneeta Kaul, Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, talks about the impact of the tariffs, the steps being taken to bring about some relief to the industry, its expectation from the government, and more.

Jewellery brand Gargi by P N Gadgil & Sons has launched its new limited-edition collection, The Muse of Monsoon, a contemporary line crafted in 92.5 sterling silver

Aukera, a fast-growing lab-grown diamond jewellery start-up, has secured $15 million in fresh funding to support its ambitious expansion plans across India

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

Move strengthens brand's positioning in India's dynamic lifestyle jewellery market

Leading omnichannel jewellery brand CaratLane has unveiled its latest Mother’s Day campaign, Born of Her, introducing a heartfelt collection of diamond and gold pendants that celebrate the quiet strength, love, and heroism of mothers

Mini Diamonds India Ltd (MDIL), a prominent player in the lab-grown diamond sector, has made its foray into the offline retail market with the launch of its inaugural flagship store, Namra Jewels, located in Mumbai

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL) suggest that the size of the Indian jewellery retail sector was close to USD80b (INR6,400b) in FY24

Titan Company, a leading player in the Indian jewellery market, is gearing up for significant expansion in the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25). With a focus on accelerating growth, the Tata Group subsidiary aims to open more than 170 new jewellery stores across various regions

Indians do not really need an excuse to buy gold, but Akshaya Tritiya offers a pretty good one! Year after year, people turn out in big numbers to buy the yellow metal on this day, considered to be auspicious for buying gold, and this year was no exception. Nothing held customers back – neither the increasing summer heat, nor the rising gold prices. And in addition to the fervour for gold, buyers showed a keen interest in diamond jewellery, discovers Suneeta Kaul

The current brand ambassador for Jos Alukkas, Keerthy Suresh, will continue to represent both the gold and diamond brands of the jewellery company.

Serving hot or cold beverages to customers who walk into retail outlets to buy jewellery is an important step to break the ice, get to know the customers, and build a long-term relationship with them, finds out Suneeta Kaul

Ratan Tata-backed jewellery retailer BlueStone earlier launched four new stores in Delhi NCR

Founded in 2016, Melorra delivers hallmarked gold jewellery to 718 Indian districts