Jaipur jeweller Sunil Kothari has been named the BJP’s candidate for Jaipur mayor, with the formal election scheduled for September 25 and the final declaration expected after the voting process.

Derewala Industries chairman’s re-election strengthens India’s representation in the global jewellery industry

CIBJO 2026 highlights how soaring bullion prices are reshaping jewellery design, purity and retail strategy, with India emerging as a key growth market.

CIBJO will unveil two artworks by Canadian visual artist Reena Ahluwalia at its Centenary Congress in Vicenza, Italy, on September 4, marking 100 years of the World Jewellery Confederation.

Jewellery demand in Ahmedabad has picked up ahead of Rakshabandhan, with consumers opting for silver rakhis, coins, lightweight gold jewellery and lower-carat products despite high prices.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has urged Jaipur and Yamanashi jewellery associations to deepen technology and investment cooperation during a meeting with a Japanese delegation

GIA Alumni Collective hosts networking event during IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026

Sitapura Gems and Jewellery Industry Association inaugurated its new Jugal Kishore Gupta Tower in Jaipur on July 29, bringing together leaders from GJEPC, NGJCI and GJC to strengthen industry collaboration.

JAS 2026 opened on July 3 at JECC, Jaipur, where the Jewellers Association Jaipur signed an MoU with Dubai Jewellery Group to strengthen bilateral jewellery trade and industry collaboration.

Jewellers Association Jaipur will organize JAS 2026 from July 3-5 at Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre, featuring 351 exhibitors, international delegates, trade buyers and a Dubai Jewellery Group partnership.

Bharat Diamond Bourse organized a blood donation drive on June 17 in Mumbai, collecting 801 units in partnership with five hospitals and blood banks to address an urgent citywide shortage.

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.

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.