Laboratory-grown jewellery brand Inarra Atelier has opened its first flagship store in Salt Lake, Kolkata, marking its offline retail debut as it expands beyond its digital-first business model.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has appointed MS Dhoni as its brand ambassador in July 2026, supporting its Responsible Jeweller initiative through a global campaign across 450-plus retail stores and media platforms.

R.R. Jewellers celebrated its 16th anniversary in Hyderabad on July 27, 2026 with the launch of its Festival Collection, highlighting its retail growth, customer reach and affordable gold jewellery strategy.

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.

Kalyan Jewellers has opened its first showroom in Baramati, Maharashtra, on July 20, 2026, alongside the launch of a Candere store, expanding its retail presence in the state.

GIVA has launched a silver Pet Collection alongside its Raksha Bandhan campaign featuring brand ambassador Kriti Sanon, highlighting gifting for pet owners across its digital and retail channels in India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a message for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, highlighting the Indian gem and jewellery sector's global growth ahead of the exhibition in Mumbai this August.

Bengaluru-based laboratory-grown diamond jewellery brand Aukera has secured Rs 90 crore in debt funding led by Alteria Capital to support retail expansion, product development, omnichannel growth and hiring across India.

Kalyan Jewellers has appointed actor Sara Ali Khan as its brand ambassador in India, joining Amitabh Bachchan and Katrina Kaif to strengthen its outreach to younger consumers across markets.

IAGES said its Accredited Partner Directory, launched in November 2025, now lists over 700 verified gold businesses across 200 cities, supporting consumer verification and promoting compliance across India's gold industry.

Ahead of the India-UK CETA taking effect on July 15, 2026, GJEPC hosted a London Buyer-Seller Meet to connect Indian exporters with UK buyers and expand bilateral gem and jewellery trade.

Gargi by PNGS has opened two jewellery kiosks at Lakeshore Mall, Hyderabad, and Pacific Mall, Delhi, in June 2026, expanding its retail network through a capital-efficient kiosk-led strategy.

Senco Gold & Diamonds has introduced its ‘Drops of Joy’ campaign across India from July 3, 2026, offering discounts on gold and diamond jewellery to support seasonal consumer purchases.

Candere by Kalyan has opened its 125th store in Virar, Maharashtra, on July 6, 2026, expanding its retail network in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and strengthening its omnichannel presence.