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.

Treasures by Tiara has launched a flagship store and The Treasures Café in Mumbai’s Cumballa Hill, introducing an experience-led retail format that combines jewellery discovery with hospitality and customer engagement.

As jewellery consumers become more informed and cautious, retailers are increasingly facing delayed purchase decisions driven by friction in trust, storytelling, pricing clarity, customer engagement, and overall buying experience.

Sennes, from Senco Gold & Diamonds, opened its first Delhi store on April 28, 2026, at DLF Midtown Plaza, Moti Nagar, expanding its retail network and product categories including lab-grown diamonds, perfumes and leather goods.

Sennes, backed by Senco Gold & Diamonds, opened its first exclusive Noida store at Gaur City Mall on April 21, 2026, marking its 12th outlet and expanding lab-grown diamond retail presence.

Jewellery retailers across India face rising dead inventory levels, with 30–40% unsold stock locking capital, driven by changing consumer preferences, rising gold prices, and slower movement of traditional designs.

Réia Diamonds launched a dedicated lab-grown diamond engagement ring studio on April 16, 2026 in Bengaluru, introducing a design-led retail format aligned with rising demand and evolving consumer preferences.

Akoirah rolls out a diamond draw campaign from April 6–19, 2026 across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pune, offering purchase-linked entries and 20% diamond discounts to drive festive footfall and engagement.

Forevermark Diamond Jewellery opened a new store in Patna on April 6, 2026, with Neetu Chandra inaugurating the outlet to strengthen regional presence and meet rising demand.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds will invest Rs 1,580 crore to open 20 showrooms across India by March 2026, expanding to 445 outlets globally and creating 725 jobs.

Changing consumer behaviour, rising gold prices and faster buying cycles are driving demand for lightweight, high-rotation jewellery, forcing retailers to rethink inventory planning, merchandising strategies and sales approaches.

IJ Power List 2026 honours the leaders redefining Indian jewellery retail through governance, innovation, cultural stewardship, and disciplined growth—celebrating visionaries shaping the industry’s future with clarity, credibility, and conviction.

Roberto Coin deepens its US expansion with a Hudson Yards boutique and an upcoming Caesars Palace opening, leveraging its global momentum and strengthened partnership with Watches of Switzerland Group.

Senco Gold & Diamonds strengthens its Jharkhand footprint with a new 5,500 sq. ft. Hazaribagh store, offering signature gold, diamond and platinum collections alongside an immersive retail experience tailored to local customers.