Kalamandir Jewellers has opened a 1,000-plus sq ft Platinum Experience Zone at its Vadodara flagship, expanding its dedicated platinum retail format across Gujarat.

India’s gem and jewellery exports rose 2.44% to $9.17 billion during April-July 2026, supported by studded gold, silver and platinum jewellery despite weaker diamond shipments.

India’s jewellery exports increased 2.44% despite a decline in diamond shipments, reflecting differing trends across jewellery categories and continued pressure on the country’s diamond trade.

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.

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.

VBJ, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers has reopened its Vummidi Silverware showroom on Anna Salai, Chennai, with an 8,000 sq. ft. retail space to expand its silver jewellery and silverware offering for customers.

Aurya Diamonds has opened a new experiential retail store in Koramangala, Bengaluru, expanding its physical presence with a customer-focused format centred on lab-grown diamond jewellery and transparent shopping experiences.

India’s gold market slowed through May and early June as higher import duties, price volatility and seasonal factors curtailed jewellery demand, while ETF outflows and imports also declined.

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.

GSI has outlined how diamond screening challenges have evolved over the past decade, citing increased laboratory-grown diamond volumes, mounted jewellery verification requirements and the need for consistent product integrity protocols.

Treasures by Tiara has launched a flagship store and The Treasures Café in Mumbai’s Cumballa Hill, introducing an experience-led retail format that combines jewellery discovery with hospitality and customer engagement.

Kirtilals has introduced a Signature Lounge at its Crosscut Road store in Coimbatore, alongside its Single Edition collection, offering a dedicated space for personalized jewellery consultations and exclusive product presentations.

Solai, founded by Nishka Ranka and backed by the 147-year Ranka jewellery legacy, introduces lower-gram-weight gold jewellery targeting growing demand for everyday fine jewellery across multiple consumer segments.