Forevermark Diamond Jewellery opened a new store in Patna on April 6, 2026, with Neetu Chandra inaugurating the outlet to strengthen regional presence and meet rising demand.

Litestyle by PNG launched three new stores in March 2026 across Nashik, Ghatkopar and Mulund, expanding its retail presence to target young, working consumers with lightweight gold and diamond jewellery offerings.

Senco Gold & Diamonds opened its sixth Mumbai store on March 30, 2026, at Sky City Mall, Borivali, inaugurated by Wamiqa Gabbi, expanding Maharashtra presence to nine outlets.

PNG Jewellers inaugurated a 4,500 sq. ft showroom in Uran, Navi Mumbai on March 13, 2026, taking its retail network to 70 stores. Actress and brand ambassador Madhuri Dixit inaugurated the outlet.

Malabar Group Chairman M.P. Ahammad received the Business Bhushan Award at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026 in Mumbai, presented by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Limelight Diamonds has opened a new exclusive store in Baner, Pune, in March 2026, expanding its Maharashtra retail presence and strengthening access to lab-grown diamond jewellery in a key urban market.

Gargi by P.N. Gadgil & Sons opened a kiosk at Grand Highstreet Mall in Hinjewadi, Pune in February and launched its first Punjab store at Nexus MBD Neopolis, Ludhiana on March 1.

Litestyle by PNG Jewellers launched its seventh retail outlet and first standalone store in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar at Prozone Mall, expanding its lightweight gold and diamond jewellery retail presence in the city.

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.

Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds launched its first Andhra Pradesh store in Visakhapatnam in February 2026, inaugurated by Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, expanding retail presence across emerging South Indian markets.

CaratLane presented eight natural diamond jewellery looks at New York Fashion Week on February 16, 2026 in Chelsea Piers, marking its first international runway showcase and expanding global market presence.

Kalyan Jewellers opened a new showroom with Candere on February 20, 2026 at Sapna Sangeeta Road, Indore, inaugurated by Ajay Devgn, to expand retail presence and serve evolving consumer demand.

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.

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.