GJEPC’s India-France Jewellery Summit will bring 17 Indian jewellery companies to Paris from October 13 to 15, 2026, to explore partnerships with French luxury brands, opening avenues for design collaboration, private-label manufacturing, and access to European markets, discovers Suneeta Kaul.

IAGES hosted Trust Circle 2026 in New Delhi, bringing stakeholders from refining, bullion, manufacturing, assaying, hallmarking, retail and digital investment gold together.

From new materials and lightweight designs to emerging suppliers, wider sourcing and stronger seasonal relevance, COUTURE India 2026 showed how the format has evolved, discovers Preeti Kulkarni

The 11th edition of COUTURE India opens in New Delhi with five jewellery leaders, over 100 exhibitors and 700 retailers and buyers from across India.

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.

Derewala Industries chairman’s re-election strengthens India’s representation in the global jewellery industry

Jewellery manufacturers in Coimbatore have urged the Tamil Nadu government to prioritise MSMEs in future gold ring tenders after local units were unable to match bids for a 4.41-lakh-ring order.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has urged Jaipur and Yamanashi jewellery associations to deepen technology and investment cooperation during a meeting with a Japanese delegation

Khandelwal Jewellers marked 16 years of supporting employees’ children’s education this Independence Day, covering school fees and learning expenses for more than 75 students annually.

International Institute of Gemology held its 32nd convocation in Mumbai, recognising 150 graduates across gemology, diamonds, jewellery design, manufacturing and retail disciplines.

GIA Alumni Collective hosts networking event during IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026

IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 brought India’s jewellery trade together in Mumbai from August 5 to 10, with sourcing, exports, technology and changing consumer demand shaping business discussions.

Kalyan Jewellers has launched Akshaya Thanga Maligai (ATM), its first regional jewellery brand, in Tamil Nadu, with the inaugural showroom opening in Chennai on August 21, 2026.