The World Gold Council’s immersive experience combines gold’s history, investment performance and virtual jewellery trials to engage Gen Z, encourage lifestyle-led purchases and create new opportunities for jewellery retailers. Preeti Kulkarni finds out how the initiative aims to reshape the way younger consumers perceive gold jewellery.

GJEPC commenced construction of India Jewellery Park Mumbai at Mahape, Navi Mumbai, on October 25, 2026. The 21.3-acre project, with an estimated investment potential of Rs. 50,000 crore and capacity to generate around one lakh direct and indirect jobs, aims to consolidate jewellery manufacturing, skilled labour and allied services in an integrated industrial hub.

GJEPC commenced construction of India Jewellery Park Mumbai at Mahape, Navi Mumbai, on October 25, 2026. The 21.3-acre project, with an estimated investment potential of Rs. 50,000 crore and capacity to generate around one lakh direct and indirect jobs, aims to consolidate jewellery manufacturing, skilled labour and allied services in an integrated industrial hub.

Kalyan Jewellers’ annual Navaratri celebration at the Kalyanaraman residence in Thrissur brought together film personalities from Bollywood and South Indian cinema for an evening centred on tradition and mythology.

The Kolkata jeweller created gold jewellery for the idols of Goddess Durga and her children at the Indian Museum’s first Durga Puja celebration, featuring traditional crafts and a heritage exhibition.

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.

Kalyan Jewellers has converted Rs 350 crore of funding extended to Candere into equity through a rights issue, as the online-led jewellery business continues to expand its retail footprint.

Bvlgari has opened its first Kolkata boutique at Quest Mall, expanding its India retail network to four boutiques and introducing jewellery, watches and accessories to the eastern market.

P.C. Chandra Jewellers has launched ‘True To Me’, a five-episode podcast series featuring women’s stories around identity and personal choice, with jewellery integrated into the content.

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

The partnership with Perfect Corp. brings hyper-realistic augmented reality to QWEEN’s digital platform, covering up to 2,300 jewellery SKUs.

Delhi-based silver jewellery label Apala by Sumit will showcase its collections in Kolkata at Taj Bengal, marking its return to the city after three years, in a event titled 'Calcutta Wears Apala'.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee has entered a multi-year collaboration with New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, beginning with a high jewellery collection inspired by Byzantine art and craftsmanship.

SICIS Jewels collaborated with Vaishali S as the official jewellery partner for the Swayam collection, presented on July 8, 2026 at the Residence of the Ambassador of India in Paris.