Augmont has launched the next phase of its ‘Recycle with Resilience’ campaign from Mumbai, introducing AI-powered purity evaluation in Chennai to promote transparent, organized gold recycling across India.

The Department of Commerce and GJEPC organized an outreach programme in Jaipur on 9 June, encouraging jewellery exporters to utilize India’s FTAs to expand exports and access global markets.

SMR Jewels’ Rs 63.74 crore SME IPO closed on June 3 with institutional investors subscribing the QIB portion 2.35 times, while overall subscription remained below one time amid muted retail demand.

Augmont has introduced an AI-powered gold purity evaluation machine at its Poonamallee branch in Chennai, enabling instant gold assessment and integration with gold loan processing and recycling decisions.

As India raises gold import duty from 6% to 15% amid economic pressure and a weakening rupee, the jewellery industry is preparing for higher prices, evolving demand, and possible market disruption, discovers Khursheed Mistry.

Jewellery retailers across India face rising dead inventory levels, with 30–40% unsold stock locking capital, driven by changing consumer preferences, rising gold prices, and slower movement of traditional designs.

P.C. Totuka & Sons participated as Official Fine Jewellery Partner at Palace Privé by Robb Report India, held April 8–9, 2025, at Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior, showcasing heritage craftsmanship.

Divine Solitaires introduced a diamond coin collection on April 13, 2026, in Mumbai for Akshaya Tritiya, offering three variants to position diamonds as long-term value purchases.

Aisshpra Gems & Jewels launched its 15th showroom on April 10, 2026, in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, expanding in Tier-2 markets, introducing ‘Jewel Story’, and strengthening its franchise-led retail growth strategy.

Akoirah rolls out a diamond draw campaign from April 6–19, 2026 across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pune, offering purchase-linked entries and 20% diamond discounts to drive festive footfall and engagement.

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.

Hazoorilal Legacy introduces The Spring Edit 2026 in New Delhi, featuring natural diamonds and coloured gemstones, expanding its seasonal offering with designs targeting collectors and high-value jewellery buyers.

Antwerp World Diamond Centre held a public awareness initiative on March 10, 2026 at Antwerpen-Centraal station, highlighting risks of misrepresentation in diamond jewellery sales and calling for clearer disclosure standards.

DGSL has introduced a structured insurance appraisal service for gems and jewellery in India, as director Atul Jain receives membership of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers to strengthen appraisal standards.