The Rise of Lightweight, High-Rotation Jewellery — A Detailed Industry Perspective for Experienced Retailers
Changing consumer behaviour, rising gold prices and faster buying cycles are driving demand for lightweight, high-rotation jewellery, forcing retailers to rethink inventory planning, merchandising strategies and sales approaches.
Prêt by Couture India Opens in Mumbai with Focused Industry Momentum
Prêt by Couture India opened at Grand Hyatt Mumbai with a clear focus on lightweight design, operational discipline, and calibrated growth, reflecting an industry that aligns creativity with commercial precision in evolving retail markets.
India-U.S. Trade Agreement to Bring Relief to Gems & Jewellery Exporters: GJEPC
The GJEPC has welcomed the India-U.S, trade agreement announcement, saying the move could ease tariff pressures and provide much-needed relief to India's gem and jewellery exporters/
Union Budget 2026–27 makes strong push for MSMEs, signals stability and cautious optimism
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.
Jewellery industry flags tax, duty and regulatory priorities ahead of Budget 2026
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, leading jewellery retailers, manufacturers and industry bodies outline expectations on GST, import duties, exports, digital gold regulation, working capital, and policy reforms to strengthen growth.
Divine Solitaires Seeks $10 Million in First Funding Round
Mumbai-based Divine Solitaires has opened its first seed funding round to raise $10 million in January 2026 to support mid-term expansion and scale its natural diamond solitaire business.
Kalyan Jewellers Accelerates National Expansion with Capital-Light FOCO Model
Kalyan Jewellers is set to deepen its presence in non-South markets by expanding through a franchise-owned company-operated model, focusing on capital efficiency, debt reduction, and overseas growth, including the US.
India’s gem and jewellery exports record a growth of 3.66% to US$ 14.09 billion a steady recovery in the first half of FY2025–26: GJEPC
India’s gem and jewellery exports record a steady recovery in the first half of FY2025–26, witnessing a growth of 3.66% to US$14.09 billion between April and September 2025 compared to US$13.60 billion in the same period last year
GJEPC Appeals to Finance Minister for Urgent Relief Amid U.S. Tariff Impact on Gem & Jewellery Sector
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has appealed to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for urgent relief measures to help the Indian gem and jewellery industry withstand the financial strain caused by the recent 50% tariff imposed by the United States, which threatens exports, jobs, and sector competitiveness.
BlueStone Jewellery Raises Rs. 693 Crore from Anchor Investors Ahead of IPO
BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle, the company behind the contemporary jewellery brand ‘BlueStone’, has secured over Rs. 693 crore from anchor investors, just days before its initial public offering (IPO) opens for subscription.
PN Gadgil Jewellers to Raise Rs.1,000 Crore for Expansion and Strategic Growth
PN Gadgil Jewellers Ltd is gearing up for a significant financial boost, with its board approving plans to raise up to 1,000 crore through various equity instruments
BlueStone Receives SEBI Approval for Rs 1,000 Crore IPO
BlueStone, a prominent omnichannel jewellery retailer, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch its initial public offering (IPO). The move positions the company to raise substantial capital for growth and operational expansion, marking a major milestone in its business trajectory
IJ Talks: Demystifying Retail, One Constraint at a Time
In the inaugural IJ Talks session at PRET by Couture India, retail consultants and former Titan executives Prabhakar Mahadevan and Rajagopalan J shared actionable strategies drawn from the Theory of Constraints. The duo, which has experience advising brands like Malabar Gold and Diamonds and Tanishq, outlined five data-led principles to boost stock turns, margins, and profitability
What Jewellery Firms Need to Know Before Going Public
Geetanjali Kedia, Senior Research Analyst at S P Tulsian Investment Advisory Services, talks about the benefits that jewellery businesses can derive by going for an IPO, and the challenges such a step would entail. She also dwells on eligibility criteria, market trends, and strategies to attract investors
GJEPC Engages with Bankers in Interactive Session, Fostering Stronger Collaborations and Confidence in Industry Growth
The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recently hosted an interactive session with leading bankers in Mumbai on October 17, focusing on the current industry outlook and exploring new opportunities for collaboration with financial institutions

