Duty Hike on Gold, Silver Imports Puts India’s Jewellery Trade on Alert
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.
Oroarezzo 2026 Expands Global Focus with New Markets and Technology Showcase
Italian Exhibition Group’s Oroarezzo 2026 will bring together jewellery manufacturers, technology suppliers and international buyers in Arezzo from May 9–12, with expanded focus on export diversification and emerging markets.
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.
India gem and jewellery exports at $27.72 billion in FY26
India’s gem and jewellery exports totalled $27.72 billion in FY2025–26, reflecting a structural shift towards diversified markets and value-added segments amid global uncertainties and declining dependence on the US market.
What Every Jeweller Should Learn from Palmonas’s $40 Million Story. What Happened?
Palmonas’s Rs 373-crore funding story reveals how targeting the underserved middle market, building a strong brand, and executing omnichannel growth can redefine success for modern jewellers in India.
41st World Diamond Congress Announces Programme for July 2026
Organizers of the 41st World Diamond Congress, scheduled for July 12–15, 2026 in Singapore, have outlined five panel themes addressing markets, geopolitics, demand, and generational shifts in the industry.
De Beers, Sotheby’s Present 28.88-ct Jwaneng Diamond Ahead of Hong Kong Sale
De Beers and Sotheby’s unveiled a 28.88-carat Type IIa diamond from Jwaneng, set for Hong Kong auction, underscoring rarity, provenance and sustained demand for high-value natural diamonds in Asia.
Tanishq Opens Westborough Store, Marking 10th Retail Location in the U.S.
Tanishq expands its U.S. retail footprint with a new showroom in Westborough, Massachusetts, serving the Boston market and marking the brand’s 10th store in the United States.
Hong Kong Jewellery Show 2026: Selective Buying and Gemstone Demand Stand Out Amid Cautious Market
Selective buying defined the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2026 as Southeast Asian and Indian buyers dominated attendance, large diamonds and coloured gemstones saw demand, while overall market sentiment remained cautious.
West Asia Conflict Disrupts India’s Gem & Jewellery Trade
Escalating conflict in West Asia has disrupted India’s gem and jewellery trade, halting diamond shipments and logistics through Dubai and threatening exports and rough supply for the country’s $30-billion industry.
Bakul Limbasiya receives APO National Award
Bakul Limbasiya of Bhathwari Technologies was awarded the APO National Award in New Delhi in January 2026, recognizing contributions to productivity, innovation and leadership in India’s lab-grown diamond sector.
Golubhai Badalia Diamond Named Luxury Partner for Bridal Asia SS’26
Golubhai Badalia Diamond has been appointed Luxury Partner for Bridal Asia Spring Summer 2026, continuing its collaboration across the Mumbai and Delhi editions to showcase its bridal jewellery collections.
Kalyan Jewellers Enters UK Market with New Leicester Showroom
Kalyan Jewellers has opened a new showroom on Leicester’s Golden Mile on December 2 2025, marking its first UK entry and supporting the brand’s ongoing international expansion across key diaspora markets.
GJEPC Showcases Indian Excellence with 22nd ‘India Pavilion’ at Jewellery Arabia Bahrain
Celebrating 22 consecutive years, GJEPC’s India Pavilion at Jewellery Arabia 2025 brings 58 exhibitors together to engage high-intent Gulf buyers and strengthen India’s position in key West Asian jewellery markets.
Bharat Diamond Bourse Hosts Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) Roadshow at BDB
Bharat Diamond Bourse strengthened its focus on global compliance by hosting the RJC Roadshow, where international experts guided diamantaires on updated standards, assurance systems, and ESG-led responsible practices shaping the diamond value chain.
