With new trade agreements opening markets, and shifting global sourcing strategies creating fresh opportunities, India’s gem and jewellery industry is entering an important phase. GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali discusses India’s growing global role, emerging export opportunities, and the road ahead, with Suneeta Kaul.

CIBJO 2026 highlights how soaring bullion prices are reshaping jewellery design, purity and retail strategy, with India emerging as a key growth market.

Harit Zaveri Jewellers has introduced Gul, a bridal jewellery collection inspired by the mogra flower, combining floral and botanical motifs with traditional Indian ornamentation.

Kumar Jewels has launched The Maharani Edit, a bridal Polki collection drawing on royal Indian jewellery traditions, with chokers, necklaces and statement pieces for wedding occasions

IIJS 2026 ended with healthy buyer attendance and active enquiries, while retailers remained selective on quantities, focusing on immediate demand, inventory rotation and festive requirements.

IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 brought India’s jewellery trade together in Mumbai from August 5 to 10, with sourcing, exports, technology and changing consumer demand shaping business discussions.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma unveiled the JJS 2026 theme poster on July 31 in Jaipur and accepted the invitation to inaugurate the exhibition on December 22.

With the U.S. Section 301 tariff regime taking effect on July 24, 2026, GJEPC says Indian gem and jewellery exports continue to face a 10% additional tariff despite policy compliance.

International Gemological Institute (IGI) reported 23% revenue growth and 31% profit growth for the quarter ended June 2026, supported by growth across loose stones, jewellery and coloured gemstone certification.

India’s gem and jewellery exports increased 26.51% year-on-year to $2.21 billion in June 2026, driven by stronger global demand, lower gold prices and growth across key product categories.

Zen Diamond India has presented its Tören Collection featuring natural diamonds with sapphires, rubies and emeralds in yellow and rose gold, highlighting five jewellery designs for the monsoon season.

GJEPC expanded its outreach in Vietnam through meetings with jewellery trade bodies, retailers and wholesalers to encourage a larger buyer delegation for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 in Mumbai.

GJEPC met officials at the Embassy of India in Bangkok to strengthen India-Thailand gem and jewellery trade ties and promote Thai buyer participation at IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 in Mumbai.

QWEEN crafted custom natural ruby wedding rings for Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt’s July 2026 wedding, completing the project after 256 hours of craftsmanship using a Madagascar ruby.