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.

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.

The 23rd IGI D Show, held in Goa from June 11–13, brought together 45 manufacturers and more than 180 retailers, focusing on certified jewellery sourcing, technology adoption and trade collaboration.

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.

India’s platinum jewellery demand increased 4% in 2025 despite economic headwinds and elevated gold prices, driven by wedding jewellery, men’s jewellery and retailer expansion, according to Platinum Guild International.

GJEPC inaugurated the India Pavilion and India Design Gallery at JCK Las Vegas 2026, showcasing 33 exporters and award-winning jewellery designs to strengthen India's global market presence.

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council has joined the Natural Diamond Council as a member, becoming the first industry body under the Luanda Accord framework to formalize participation.

Maliram Jewellers celebrated its 50th anniversary on December 27, 2025 in Amritsar, bringing together industry leaders, trade partners, dignitaries and customers to mark the retailer’s growth across Punjab.

Jaipur-based jewellery manufacturer Brij will present its D Standard collection at JCK Las Vegas 2026, combining flexible Nitinol technology with natural diamond jewellery to strengthen its international market positioning.

Vijay Exports has transitioned to Vijay Atelierr Fine Jewels Pvt. Ltd., reflecting a design-led positioning while retaining its manufacturing focus ahead of its participation at JCK Las Vegas 2026.

International Gemological Institute reported 21% growth in revenue and EBITDA for Jan-Mar 2026, driven by natural diamonds, laboratory-grown diamonds and jewellery certification demand, alongside expansion into coloured stones.

Delhi Jewellers Association conducted the DJABL 2026 auction ceremony in New Delhi on May 19, bringing together jewellers, sponsors and players ahead of the badminton league scheduled for May 30-31.

At the WFDB International Summit in Gaborone, Botswana and Angola joined as Nation Affiliate Members, strengthening engagement between producing nations, trading centres and the global natural diamond manufacturing industry.

Jos Alukkas launched a platinum jewellery campaign featuring Dulquer Salmaan on May 15, promoting men’s and contemporary platinum jewellery collections across India and international markets through digital, print and in-store activations.