As Forevermark accelerates its India expansion, Shweta Harit, Global Senior Vice President, De Beers Group, and CEO, Forevermark, discusses the changing dynamics of natural diamond demand, the growing influence of younger consumers, emerging retail opportunities, and the strategies driving the category’s next phase of growth in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.

KISNA Diamond & Gold Jewellery has opened a 4,056 sq. ft. showroom in Bhubaneswar with an investment of approximately Rs 24 crore, taking its India network to 171 outlets.

The four-pillar initiative focuses on old gold exchange, gold monetisation, community outreach and wider adoption of 18K jewellery to encourage domestic gold recirculation.

De Beers appointed Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur as its natural diamond advocate in India, while Forevermark Diamond Jewellery unveiled Princess Gauravi Kumari as the face of its festive campaign.

Kalyan Jewellers reported over 26% growth in consolidated revenue in Q2 FY2027, supported by 20% same-store sales growth in India and continued showroom expansion.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has expanded its Goa retail network with a 7,839 sq. ft. showroom in Margao, offering gold, diamond, polki, uncut diamond and precious gemstone jewellery.

India can move beyond being a major producer of laboratory-grown diamonds to becoming a global technology leader by developing indigenous equipment, advanced materials, device fabrication capabilities, and high-value industrial applications, says Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao, Head of the India Centre for Lab Grown Diamond (InCent-LGD) at IIT Madras, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul. Prof. Rao was one of the main organizers of GJEPC's VAIRAM 2026 Workshop, held earlier this year at the campus of IIT Madras.

The 7,839-sq.-ft. Margao showroom expands Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ presence in Goa, offering gold, diamond, polki, uncut diamond and precious gemstone jewellery.

Mahabir Danwar Jewellers concluded the fifth season of Couple No. 1 in Kolkata, bringing 11 finalist couples together and unveiling its Rajwada bridal jewellery collection.

At the 11th edition of COUTURE India 2026, businesses across design, branding, packaging, technology, certification and retail services presented solutions aimed at addressing the operational challenges faced by jewellery retailers.

CaratLane is evaluating Australia and the UK for international expansion after gaining traction in the US, where its stores in New Jersey and Texas have shown encouraging performance.

With new trade agreements opening markets, and shifting global sourcing strategies creating fresh opportunities, India’s gem and jewellery industry is entering an important phase. GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali discusses India’s growing global role, emerging export opportunities, and the road ahead, with Suneeta Kaul.

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

The Zoori Mangalsutra combines traditional black beads and diamond detailing with a modular design that allows it to be worn in three ways.