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.

IJ Power List 2026 honours the leaders redefining Indian jewellery retail through governance, innovation, cultural stewardship, and disciplined growth—celebrating visionaries shaping the industry’s future with clarity, credibility, and conviction.

Bhima Jewellery opened a new showroom in Sector 18, Noida on February 8, 2026, marking its continued pan-India retail expansion as the company enters its centenary phase.

As margin pressure, price volatility and shifting customer behaviour reshape jewellery retail, habitual discounting is eroding authority and long-term value, prompting retailers to rethink pricing discipline and strategy.

Senco Gold & Diamonds opened its first Ambikapur store on January 27, expanding to four outlets in Chhattisgarh, to increase retail reach across Surguja and surrounding regional jewellery markets.

As bridal tastes evolve, and retail cycles shorten, India’s polki industry is being redesigned for lighter wear, faster movement and commercial relevance, transforming a heritage craft into a modern retail category, says Dhwani Rathod.

Kalyan Jewellers relaunched its redesigned flagship showroom in South Extension, New Delhi, on January 17, 2026, to update its retail format, expand collections, and strengthen customer-facing infrastructure in a key market.

DP Jewellers will host the World of Diamonds exhibition at Ujjain and Udaipur stores from January 21 to February 1, 2026, outlining showroom updates, diamond assortments and certified buying options.

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.

PNG Jewellers opened its first Bihar showroom in Patna on December 7 2025, marking eastward expansion, serving existing regional customers, and increasing its national retail footprint to 65 stores nationwide.

As digital platforms reshape how jewellery brands are discovered, retailers and manufacturers face a growing gap between their physical experience and online identity — often shaping customer perception long before the first visit.

Kalyan Jewellers has opened a new showroom on Leicester’s Golden Mile on December 2 2025, marking its first UK entry and supporting the brand’s ongoing international expansion across key diaspora markets.

PMJ Jewels opened a new store in Anakapalle on December 1 2025, inaugurated by Chief Guest Shri Ramkey, alongside the launch of a 10-day jewellery exhibition at the premises.

Indian jewellery retail is undergoing a quiet but powerful shift. Consumers are not buying for rituals or gold value anymore — they are buying for identity, wearability, and emotional connection. Retailers must adapt or risk falling behind.