Divine Solitaires and Gahana Gems & Jewels announced a partnership on April 8, 2026, to expand natural diamond solitaire sales across Gwalior, Guna and Jhansi, targeting over 40% market share.

Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers announced its ‘Auspicious Akshaya Tritiya’ campaign in Chennai from April 11–30, 2026, offering making charge discounts and promotional benefits to drive festive jewellery demand ahead of April 19.

Reva Diamonds by PNGS introduces up to 100% discount on making charges across Maharashtra from April 4–19, 2026, aiming to drive diamond purchases during Akshaya Tritiya amid evolving consumer demand trends.

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.

Divine Solitaires introduced 4–9 pointer diamonds meeting its 123-parameter standards at GJS 2026, Mumbai, following six months of R&D, targeting growing demand for precision-crafted lightweight diamond jewellery.

Divine Solitaires restructured its FY26 strategy across product, retail and consumer engagement, reporting 30–35% growth, driven by younger buyers, certified diamond demand and expansion across 215 stores in 108 cities.

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.

Divine Solitaires strengthens its partnership with Anopchand Tilokchand Jewellers in Raipur, announced March 18, 2026, to expand solitaire sales by leveraging regional retail strength and rising consumer demand.

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.

Divine Solitaires reports strategic shifts in FY26 driven by high gold prices, evolving consumer behaviour, and rising interest in certified natural diamond solitaires, targeting category expansion and stronger retailer partnerships across India.

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.

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.

Union Budget 2026-27 makes a strong push for MSMEs, with a Rs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund; besides, it enables faster payments via mandatory TReDS for CPSE purchases. Overall, the Budget emphasizes fiscal prudence, infrastructure creation, and ease of doing business. For a sector navigating global uncertainty, shifting consumer preferences, and rising compliance standards, it is stability that the enabler.