On March 2, 2026, in Mumbai, IAGES announced crossing 50 accredited members, expanding to 300+ stores to strengthen transparency, standardization and consumer confidence across India’s gold value chain.

Senco Gold & Diamonds received IAGES accreditation across over 100 stores pan India on January 21, 2026, aligning operations with the association’s Code of Conduct to strengthen accountability and consumer confidence.

Golubhai Badalia Diamonds , Kolkata, operates on both sides of the trade — as a manufacturer and as a retailer. The company offers valuable insights into how India’s festive season shapes the future of design, production, and consumer trust.

Zen Diamond, a leading name in natural diamond jewellery, is proud to partner with the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), a global organization dedicated to promoting natural diamonds and responsible sourcing

Global fine jewellery brand Zen Diamond has strengthened its presence in India with the launch of two new stores in Bengaluru, following its successful entry into Mumbai last year. The brand, known for its natural diamond expertise and contemporary designs, has opened outlets at Phoenix Mall of Asia and Phoenix Marketcity, marking its expansion into South India.

Lucira Jewelry, a design-first fine jewellery brand founded by industry veterans Rupesh and Vandana Jain, has raised $5.5 million in seed funding, marking the largest-ever seed round for a jewellery startup in India.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced that hallmarking of silver jewellery will become mandatory starting September 1, marking a significant expansion of quality controls in India's precious metals market.

With gold prices touching new highs, Surat's jewellery manufacturing industry is seeking formal recognition for a more affordable category: 10 karat gold

Veteran Diamond Industry Leader to Steer IGI’s Next Chapter

India’s jewellery industry is on the brink of a transformative era, driven by economic expansion, rising consumer demand, and a shift towards organized retail

The skyrocketing price of gold is a matter of concern to the entire gold industry, but even more so for India, which is one of the largest consumers of gold worldwide. Driven by multiple factors, chiefly global economic uncertainties, inflation concerns, and a strong investment demand, these price movements have significant implications for retailers, consumers, and investors in India. In a conversation with Suneeta Kaul, Sachin Jain, Regional CEO, India, World Gold Council, dwells on the impact of high prices, the move towards organized retail in the country, the rising trend of digital gold investment, and more

The proposed move of the Government of India to label LGDs as “synthetic” has caused a furore, with the LGD segment saying this would not only be unfair, it would greatly damage the credibility of a sector that produces and retails grown diamonds, which are identical to mined diamonds. Suneeta Kaul speaks with Vidita Kochar of Jewelbox, a prominent LGD player, to understand the ramifications of such a proposal.

As India emerges as the world’s fastest-growing major diamond jewellery market, a strategic collaboration between De Beers Group and the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) aims to support the Indian gem and jewellery trade by strengthening the natural diamond narrative

The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body representing the Indian gem and jewellery industry, has announced its new leadership for the term 2025-26