IIJS Bharat – Premier 2026 The Catalyst for India’s $100-Billion Jewellery Export Ambition
With IIJS Bharat – Premier 2026 set to expand in scale and ambition, Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman of GJEPC, outlines the strategy for the show, export growth, and industry priorities, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.
R.R. Jewellers Marks 16th Anniversary with 2026 Festival Collection Launch
R.R. Jewellers celebrated its 16th anniversary in Hyderabad on July 27, 2026 with the launch of its Festival Collection, highlighting its retail growth, customer reach and affordable gold jewellery strategy.
De Beers India launches Friendship Day retail campaign across nine cities
De Beers India will host its 'Love, from Bestie' Friendship Day campaign on August 1-2 across 60 partner stores in nine cities, promoting natural diamond jewellery through an in-store retail experience.
Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet 2026 Focuses on Category Growth Strategy
Platinum Guild International's Buyer-Seller Meet in Kochi brought together 10 manufacturers and over 70 retailers to align on consumer demand, product innovation and strategies to expand platinum jewellery demand.
GIVA Launches Pet Collection for Raksha Bandhan with Kriti Sanon Campaign
GIVA has launched a silver Pet Collection alongside its Raksha Bandhan campaign featuring brand ambassador Kriti Sanon, highlighting gifting for pet owners across its digital and retail channels in India.
Aisshpra Gems & Jewels launches Retail Connect 2026 for merchandise planning
Aisshpra Gems & Jewels concluded the inaugural Retail Connect 2026 in Gorakhpur, bringing together 40 manufacturers, 80 buyers and 17 stores to integrate frontline customer insights into merchandise planning.
VBJ launches Amazing Aadi Sale across Chennai showrooms
VBJ, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers has launched its month-long Amazing Aadi Sale until August 16, 2026, offering discounts across jewellery categories at its Anna Salai and Anna Nagar showrooms during the festive season.
GJEPC Holds India-UK Buyer-Seller Meet Ahead of CETA Implementation
Ahead of the India-UK CETA taking effect on July 15, 2026, GJEPC hosted a London Buyer-Seller Meet to connect Indian exporters with UK buyers and expand bilateral gem and jewellery trade.
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds Raises Rs 275 Crore to Fund Manufacturing and Retail Expansion
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds has raised Rs 275 crore through a promoter-led funding round to strengthen manufacturing, expand retail operations across India, and scale its vertically integrated business model.
GJEPC Joins Trade Mission to UK and Greece to Expand Export Opportunities
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council joined the Union Commerce Minister's trade mission to the UK and Greece to strengthen market access, promote exports and deepen trade partnerships across Europe.
Candere Appoints Smriti Mandhana as Brand Ambassador
Candere, the jewellery brand from Kalyan Jewellers, has appointed Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana as its brand ambassador, joining Shah Rukh Khan to strengthen its outreach to younger consumers across India.
GJEPC Urges RBI to Ease Banking Norms for Gem and Jewellery Exporters
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council has sought regulatory relief from the Reserve Bank of India, citing liquidity constraints, extended payment cycles and financing challenges affecting India’s export-oriented gem and jewellery sector.
Indriya Introduces Diamond Selection Standard Focused on Light Performance
Indriya has introduced a diamond selection framework based on light performance, with one in five natural diamonds meeting its criteria, alongside the launch of SparkleScope technology across stores.
BDB Collects 801 Units in Single-Day Blood Donation Drive
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.
IGI concludes 23rd D Show with participation from 45 manufacturers and over 180 retailers
The 23rd IGI D Show, held in Goa from June 11–13, brought together 45 manufacturers and more than 180 retailers, focusing on certified jewellery sourcing, technology adoption and trade collaboration.
