GJEPC will host the fourth edition of IIJS Bharat - Tritiya and IGJME Bharat - Tritiya from March 21-23, 2026 in Bengaluru, bringing 1,100+ exhibitors and retailers ahead of Akshaya Tritiya.

Kumari Fine Jewellery introduces a Gudi Padwa collection in Mumbai, March 2026, featuring Maharashtrian-inspired designs, including naths and festive jewellery, responding to demand for culturally rooted yet contemporary wearable pieces.

Senco Gold & Diamonds introduces a Gudi Padwa jewellery collection in March 2026 across India, featuring traditional Maharashtrian designs and limited-period discounts to drive festive jewellery purchases and retail demand.

Kalyan Jewellers released a Gudi Padwa digital campaign on March 18, 2026, featuring Pooja Sawant, highlighting evolving family relationships and positioning jewellery gifting within contemporary festive narratives across Maharashtra markets.

Jos Alukkas launched an AR-based virtual try-on feature on March 17, 2026, in Chennai, in partnership with mirrAR, to enhance online jewellery shopping and improve customer confidence and conversions.

PNG Jewellers inaugurated its 72nd showroom on Medical Road in Gorakhpur on March 15, 2026, marking its first store in the city as part of the brand’s ongoing North India retail expansion.

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.

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.

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.

World Gold Council launched the second phase of its ‘The Moment is Gold’ campaign on 4 March 2026 in Mumbai, positioning gold as an everyday purchase linked to personal milestones and achievements.

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.

Pret by Couture India 2026 brought together top retailers, designers, and manufacturers for a dynamic showcase, blending ready-to-wear brilliance, market insights, and leadership recognition shaping the next growth phase of jewellery.