India commenced the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai on May 11, bringing global participants together to discuss compliance, monitoring and consumer confidence in responsibly sourced natural diamonds.

HRD Antwerp convened 330 industry leaders, policymakers and retailers at the Indo-Belgian Diamond Forum in New Delhi, highlighting trade cooperation, transparency and the strategic partnership between India and Belgium.

HRD Antwerp launched its globally recognized diamond, gemmology and jewellery education programmes in Mumbai on January 13, 2026, to expand access to structured, internationally aligned professional training in India.

African Diamond Producers Association congratulates India on assuming Kimberley Process chairmanship for 2026, counters African Diamond Council objections, and confirms cooperation plans, with International Diamond Manufacturers Association amplifying the position.

Buying activity softened as laboratory-grown diamonds and gold prices reshaped loose diamond trade dynamics at IIJS Bharat Signature 2026. Exhibitors observed slower conversions, but continued relevance, for natural diamonds, reports Khursheed Mistry.

GJEPC welcomes India’s election as Kimberley Process Chair for 2026, effective January 1, following December 2025 consensus approval, reinforcing India’s role in governing global rough diamond trade.

Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) has been awarded the title of Safe and Secure Corporate of the Year 2025 at the first-ever Secure India Summit, hosted by The Times Group at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The summit brought together security experts, policymakers, and industry leaders, with former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind as Chief Guest.

Veteran Diamond Industry Leader to Steer IGI’s Next Chapter

The book titled ‘Modi@20’ was launched in the presence of Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Ashish Shelar, Poonam Mahajan along with the heads of BDB & GJEPC

GNRF has been the spearhead of coordinated social intervention by the Indian gem & jewellery industry since 1999, assisting entire communities during national calamities, and providing aid and relief for a number of causes

Some of the major aspects of budget representation are duty cuts primarily for gold, cut and polished diamonds, precious and semi-precious gemstones

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) proposes several measures like reduction in cut and polished diamonds to 2.5%, reduction in import duty of gold and other precious metals to 4%, Technology Upgradation Fund (TUF) Scheme for G&J industry; need for additional Common Facility Centres (CFCs) and many more to strengthen the gems and jewellery export sector

As an opening offer, Vaibhav Group announced Rs. 77 off per gram of gold in 916 Hallmarked jewellery from 18th October 2015.

Madhuri Dixit Nene inaugurates the new showroom