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The government is considering changes to its gold deposit framework, including a role for jewellers, to bring more privately held gold into the financial system and reduce import dependence.

India’s gold market is showing signs of recovery in August as prices rebound, jewellery demand improves and retailers rebuild inventories ahead of the festive season, World Gold Council says

GSI has begun issuing colour trade-name reports for Pigeon Blood ruby, Royal Blue and Padparadscha sapphire in Jaipur and Mumbai, marking their first issuance in India.

Rising gold prices are influencing festive and wedding jewellery demand, with retailers and consumers showing greater interest in lightweight designs and distinctive chains, according to the report.

Kumar Jewels has launched The Maharani Edit, a bridal Polki collection drawing on royal Indian jewellery traditions, with chokers, necklaces and statement pieces for wedding occasions

IAGES and SPJIMR have launched a six-month executive programme for young gold and jewellery business leaders, covering finance, strategy, technology, governance and family business.

India’s jewellery exports increased 2.44% despite a decline in diamond shipments, reflecting differing trends across jewellery categories and continued pressure on the country’s diamond trade.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee has entered a multi-year collaboration with New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, beginning with a high jewellery collection inspired by Byzantine art and craftsmanship.

MCX silver futures rose Rs 2,134 per kg on August 10, while gold declined Rs 360 as investors booked profits and awaited US inflation data for rate cues.

IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 brought India’s jewellery trade together in Mumbai from August 5 to 10, with sourcing, exports, technology and changing consumer demand shaping business discussions.

With IIJS Bharat – Premier 2026 set to expand in scale and ambition, Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman of GJEPC, outlines the strategy for the show, export growth, and industry priorities, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.

The Natural Diamond Council has unveiled a new global consumer-focused strategy to strengthen demand for natural diamonds through category marketing, industry collaboration and consumer engagement, amid changing market dynamics.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma unveiled the JJS 2026 theme poster on July 31 in Jaipur and accepted the invitation to inaugurate the exhibition on December 22.