GIA President and CEO Pritesh Patel will participate in a fireside chat at the 41st World Diamond Congress in Singapore on July 14, discussing strategy, research, education and provenance initiatives.

Union Minister Jitin Prasada inaugurated the Customs Export-Import Facilitation Centre at Mumbai’s SEEPZ-SEZ on June 19, 2026 to streamline customs processes, improve logistics and support exporters through integrated infrastructure.

Founded by Pooja Duggal, Escape Privé has launched in India with a portfolio of laboratory-grown diamond jewellery in real gold, targeting consumers seeking ethically sourced and travel-friendly designs.

GIVA has launched its “Artificial Do. Silver Lo” Exchange Fest, allowing customers across India to exchange old or imitation jewellery for vouchers redeemable on silver and gold purchases until July 12.

The Kothari Group has entered India’s retail jewellery segment with the launch of laboratory-grown diamond brand Keemti Jewels and its first flagship store in Mumbai, supported by an omnichannel strategy.

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.

VBJ, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers will host its first exclusive jewellery exhibition in Mettupalayam on June 19–20, showcasing curated gold, diamond and solitaire collections to expand customer access in the region.

Platinum Guild International’s 2025 Business Review says platinum jewellery demand rose across major markets despite high gold prices, tariffs and manufacturing pressures, with resilience expected to continue into 2026.

De Beers Group has expanded its ‘Love, From Dad’ Father’s Day campaign with actor Pankaj Tripathi and daughter Aashi, alongside retail activations across 50 stores in India on June 20–21, 2026.

Solitario unveiled its Divine India Collection in Pune on June 16, introducing diamond-studded devotional creations and a bespoke idol adornment service alongside a performance by Maithili Thakur.

Jos Alukkas has introduced the Ballé Collection and a campaign film featuring actress Samyuktha on June 16 in Chennai, presenting a new jewellery range inspired by ballet and available across its retail network.

The World Gold Council’s 2026 Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey finds most respondents expect global gold holdings to rise over the next year amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

ISGJ Jewellery College and Lexus SoftMac have jointly developed a 10.07-carat brown diamond sculpture of Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, showcasing advanced design, modelling and precision manufacturing capabilities.

India’s gem and jewellery exports totalled $4.27 billion in April-May 2026, while GJEPC urged the government to address gold supply constraints and regulatory issues affecting export manufacturing.