Aisshpra Gems & Jewels launched its 14th showroom in Alambagh, Lucknow on March 19, 2026, expanding presence in Uttar Pradesh and strengthening focus on trust-led, customer-centric jewellery retail formats.

Rokde Jewellers introduces a limited-period ‘Tax Free Mahotsav’ campaign, absorbing GST on jewellery purchases until March-end, aiming to boost Gudi Padwa and wedding season demand across its retail network.

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.

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.

Tanishq expands its U.S. retail footprint with a new showroom in Westborough, Massachusetts, serving the Boston market and marking the brand’s 10th store in the United States.

Malabar Group Chairman M.P. Ahammad received the Business Bhushan Award at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026 in Mumbai, presented by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra wore an emerald and diamond necklace with matching bangle by Jaipur-based jeweller PC Totuka & Sons during a high-profile event in Jaipur, highlighting handcrafted gemstone jewellery.

DGSL has introduced a structured insurance appraisal service for gems and jewellery in India, as director Atul Jain receives membership of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers to strengthen appraisal standards.

Retailers highlight how financially independent women are increasingly buying jewellery for themselves, boosting demand for lightweight gold and diamond jewellery across metros and smaller cities, finds out Dhwani Rathod.

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.

Litestyle by PNG Jewellers launched its seventh retail outlet and first standalone store in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar at Prozone Mall, expanding its lightweight gold and diamond jewellery retail presence in the city.

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.

IJ Power List 2026 honours the leaders redefining Indian jewellery retail through governance, innovation, cultural stewardship, and disciplined growth—celebrating visionaries shaping the industry’s future with clarity, credibility, and conviction.

Prêt by Couture India opened at Grand Hyatt Mumbai with a clear focus on lightweight design, operational discipline, and calibrated growth, reflecting an industry that aligns creativity with commercial precision in evolving retail markets.