Forevermark Diamond Jewellery from De Beers Group opens its first Chandigarh store at Nexus Elante Mall on March 20, 2026 with Vismay Jewels partnership, targeting the city’s growing luxury market.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds will invest Rs 1,580 crore to open 20 showrooms across India by March 2026, expanding to 445 outlets globally and creating 725 jobs.

The Government of India has expanded mandatory gold hallmarking to seven additional districts under the sixth phase of implementation, increasing nationwide coverage to 380 districts effective March 2, 2026.

Divine Solitaires reports strategic shifts in FY26 driven by high gold prices, evolving consumer behaviour, and rising interest in certified natural diamond solitaires, targeting category expansion and stronger retailer partnerships across India.

Selective buying defined the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2026 as Southeast Asian and Indian buyers dominated attendance, large diamonds and coloured gemstones saw demand, while overall market sentiment remained cautious.

Jewellery retail is shifting from event-based transactions to long-term customer relationships. As buying behaviour evolves, repeat customers are emerging as the most reliable drivers of profitability, stability and sustained growth for retailers.

Sabyasachi High Jewellery has unveiled the Hazaribagh Necklace, a new high-value statement piece featuring coloured gemstones and South Sea pearls, reinforcing brand’s positioning in India’s bridal and couture jewellery market.

The IJ Powerlist 2026 celebrated 30 influential changemakers steering India’s jewellery industry forward. From retail expansion to export leadership, the platform recognized visionaries driving transformation, professionalism, and long-term growth across the organized jewellery ecosystem.

Changing consumer behaviour, rising gold prices and faster buying cycles are driving demand for lightweight, high-rotation jewellery, forcing retailers to rethink inventory planning, merchandising strategies and sales approaches.

New luxury brand Daimanté launches in India with AI-generated design workflows and sustainable lab-grown diamonds, offering hallmark-assured collections and digital-first retail strategy, redefining premium product offerings for modern jewellery retailers.

ACPL Exports launched TrueSilver on 10 February 2026 in New Delhi, entering India’s domestic D2C silver jewellery market to address growing everyday demand and diversify revenue beyond exports.

The objective of Gemological Science International (GSI) is not just to issue reports, but to help the trade build credibility with its customers through transparent and consistent certification, and ensure that certification, testing and education remain aligned with how the jewellery business is actually conducted on the ground, says Ramit Kapur, Managing Director, GSI, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.

EKARAA enters India’s fine jewellery market with the opening of a 6,700 sq. ft. flagship store in Mumbai on February 5, 2026, marking its retail debut and global headquarters.

The EU-India FTA offers a significant boost to India’s gems and jewellery industry through reduced tariffs, easier market access, and improved competitiveness in Europe. The pact is expected to accelerate exports, attract investment, strengthen manufacturing, and reinforce India’s position as a trusted global sourcing hub for premium jewellery, says Suneeta Kaul.