Jaipur Jeweller Sunil Kothari Named BJP Candidate For Mayor Post
Jaipur jeweller Sunil Kothari has been named the BJP’s candidate for Jaipur mayor, with the formal election scheduled for September 25 and the final declaration expected after the voting process.
BIS Raises Gold Hallmarking Fee To Rs 75 Per Article
he Bureau of Indian Standards has raised the hallmarking fee for gold jewellery to Rs 75 per article from Rs 45, increasing the compliance cost for jewellers while retaining the silver fee at Rs 35.
Kumari Fine Jewellery Showcases Collections Across Three Cities
Kumari Fine Jewellery showcases its Luxe Collection and contemporary gold and gemstone jewellery at exhibitions across Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Raipur, engaging HNI consumers and exploring regional demand.
IIG marks 32nd convocation with 150 graduates
International Institute of Gemology held its 32nd convocation in Mumbai, recognising 150 graduates across gemology, diamonds, jewellery design, manufacturing and retail disciplines.
Sabyasachi partners with The Met on high jewellery collection
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.
Inarra Atelier Opens First Flagship Store in Kolkata
Laboratory-grown jewellery brand Inarra Atelier has opened its first flagship store in Salt Lake, Kolkata, marking its offline retail debut as it expands beyond its digital-first business model.
IIG to Hold 32nd Convocation for 150 Graduating Jewellery Professionals
The International Institute of Gemology will hold its 32nd Convocation on August 11, 2026 in Mumbai, recognizing 150 graduates and highlighting AI’s role in future gems and jewellery education.
Augmont Expands ‘Recycle with Resilience’ Campaign with AI Gold Purity Evaluation Initiative
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.
India’s Gold Import Duty Hike May Reduce Demand by 10% in 2026: WGC
World Gold Council says India’s increase in gold import duty from 6% to 15% could reduce 2026 jewellery and investment demand by 50-60 tonnes amid weaker sentiment and higher unofficial inflows.
World Gold Council Reports Shift from Jewellery to Investment Demand in Q1 2026
World Gold Council’s Q1 2026 report shows global gold demand rose 2% year-on-year as record prices reduced jewellery volumes but boosted bar, coin and ETF investment demand worldwide.
Forevermark expands retail footprint ahead of Akshaya Tritiya demand
Forevermark Diamond Jewellery accelerates retail expansion and merchandising reset across India ahead of Akshaya Tritiya 2026, leveraging flagship launches, new market entries, and omni-channel initiatives to capture rising diamond demand.
73rd Bangkok Gems Fair to Generate Over $150 Million in Trade
DITP and GIT announced the 73rd Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, to be held February 22–26, 2026 in Bangkok, with expanded exhibition space and trade value projected to exceed $ 150 million.
India–Oman CEPA Grants Zero Duty Access for Gems and Jewellery
India–Oman CEPA abolishes duty on Indian gems and jewellery in Oman from December 2026, with GJEPC projecting exports rising from $ 35 million to $ 150 million within three years.
Gargi by P.N. Gadgil and Sons Marks Four Years, Reports Q2 FY25-26 Performance
Gargi by P.N. Gadgil and Sons marked its four-year milestone in Pune on December 1 2025, outlining growth plans after reporting Q2 FY25-26 sales, profits and continued national retail expansion.
GJEPC Hosts De Beers’ Sean Lin to Advance Collaboration on Boosting Natural Diamond Demand in China
De Beers VP Sales Sean Lin meets GJEPC leadership in Mumbai to discuss strengthening natural diamond demand in China, market recovery signals, and deeper collaboration on retail promotion and consumer education.
