India commenced the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai on May 11, bringing global participants together to discuss compliance, monitoring and consumer confidence in responsibly sourced natural diamonds.

The Forum on KP Dialogue 2026, held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, under India’s Kimberley Process Chairmanship 2026, discussed issues such as credibility, consumer confidence, compliance, and the evolving future of responsible natural diamonds, reports Khursheed Mistry.

International Gemological Institute partnered with Gujarat Titans on a digital campaign launched on May 4, 2026 to promote independent diamond certification awareness through films featuring Gujarat Titans players.

De Beers Group has created a bespoke 21-carat natural diamond pendant and chain for cricketer Suryakumar Yadav, highlighting the growing positioning of men’s diamond jewellery within the Indian market.

Jos Alukkas announced a partnership with M4Marry on April 27, 2026, in Mumbai to extend its ‘Second Sunrises’ campaign, targeting individuals seeking second marriages through content, platform integration, and outreach.

India’s diamond jewellery market reached Rs 497 billion in 2025, capturing 12% global demand, driven by Gen Z and self-purchasing women, with projections of Rs 1,50,000 crore by 2030.

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.

Dassani Brothers has introduced its ‘Shubh Labh’ collection in Mumbai on April 15, 2026, targeting Akshay Tritiya demand with retailer-focused designs, auspicious motifs, and versatile assortments for bridal and gifting segments.

DGSL has introduced a structured insurance appraisal service in India, integrating gemological analysis with global valuation standards, while Atul Jain joins NAJA to align practices with international appraisal frameworks.

Bharat Diamond Bourse organized a Leadership Series session in Mumbai featuring MUBRI President Ali Pastorini and WGC India CEO Sachin Jain, addressing Latin America demand, trade barriers, and domestic market outlook.

All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council concluded GJS April 2026 in Mumbai on April 7, reporting 350 exhibitors, 650 booths and 9,000 visitors, driven by Akshay Tritiya demand and industry participation.

Gemological Science International conducted a Jewellery Excellence Workshop in Indore, training senior retail teams across Madhya Pradesh to improve product knowledge, customer engagement, and handling of laboratory-grown diamond queries.

Tanishq introduces ‘Hues’ ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, expanding into natural gemstones with Triptii Dimri as campaign face; focus on design-led, everyday wear backed by transparency, exchange value, and trust.

Kalyan Jewellers relaunched its redesigned Nashik showroom on April 4, 2026, inaugurated by Tabu, aiming to enhance customer experience through upgraded retail format, expanded collections and standardized pricing benefits.