Senco Gold & Diamonds opened its Laxminagar store in Nagpur on April 11, 2026, marking its 10th outlet in Maharashtra, with actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar attending the launch event.

Divine Solitaires and Gahana Gems & Jewels announced a partnership on April 8, 2026, to expand natural diamond solitaire sales across Gwalior, Guna and Jhansi, targeting over 40% market share.

Mirari Fine Jewels has introduced the Machu Picchu collection, inspired by the historic citadel, featuring rings, cufflinks and earrings, focusing on design detail, craftsmanship and contemporary product positioning.

Aisshpra Gems & Jewels launched its 15th showroom on April 10, 2026, in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, expanding in Tier-2 markets, introducing ‘Jewel Story’, and strengthening its franchise-led retail growth strategy.

Akoirah rolls out a diamond draw campaign from April 6–19, 2026 across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pune, offering purchase-linked entries and 20% diamond discounts to drive festive footfall and engagement.

As multiple jewellery trade shows run consecutively across India, exhibitors face repeat buyers, cautious spending, and shorter attention spans, prompting shifts in merchandizing strategies and booth engagement approaches, discovers Dhwani Rathod

De Beers Group advances its ‘Love, From Dad’ campaign in April 2026, expanding the INDRA retailer network across India to drive in-store activation, natural diamond demand and consumer engagement.

International Gemological Institute partners with Gujarat Titans for the 2026 Indian T20 League season, aiming to expand consumer awareness on diamond certification through sports visibility and broader audience engagement.

GemGenève will present eight emerging designers at its 10th edition from May 7–10, 2026 in Geneva, highlighting new talent through the Designers’ Village alongside global industry participation.

Irasva Fine Jewellery introduced its first lab-grown diamond collection, ISSHO, on March 26, 2026, in Mumbai, in collaboration with Shibani Akhtar, marking entry into the growing lab-grown segment.

Uniform Object has introduced CARBON FORM, a new jewellery collection developed since Summer 2024, combining carbon-based materials, 18-karat gold and gemstones, targeting contrast-driven design across global retail channels.

Senco Gold & Diamonds opened its sixth Mumbai store on March 30, 2026, at Sky City Mall, Borivali, inaugurated by Wamiqa Gabbi, expanding Maharashtra presence to nine outlets.

The ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict is disrupting diamond trade flows, impacting key hubs, delaying shipments, and pressuring logistics; however, the industry is hopeful of things returning to normal once the geopolitical tensions ease, finds out Dhwani Rathod.

Couture India Show 2026 will be held from September 26–28, at Taj Palace, New Delhi, bringing together leading jewellery brands and retailers for a focused B2B networking and sourcing platform.