As Rakshabandhan approaches, many are on the lookout for gifts that go beyond the ordinary. Instead of defaulting to chocolates or flowers, this festive season offers the perfect opportunity to honour the sibling bond with something enduring—like fine jewellery

India’s gems and jewellery exports took a significant hit in June 2025, recording a 14.25% year-on-year decline amid ongoing global economic challenges and geopolitical uncertainty

The Reserve Bank of India’s recently updated rules on gold-backed lending have sparked concern among policymakers and financial experts, who warn that the new requirements could inadvertently cut off access to credit for millions of informal and rural borrowers.

Dassani Brothers, a prominent name in India’s gems and jewellery industry, hosted its annual employee event Udaan 2026 to celebrate the spirit of legacy, loyalty, and leadership. The event served as a heartfelt tribute to the people behind the brand's continued success, while laying out a shared vision for a bold, progressive future.

Bengaluru-based D2C fine jewellery brand GIVA has rolled out GIVA Go, a new express delivery service that brings same-day and next-day delivery to customers in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi.

In a major step to simplify and accelerate the export of high-value shipments, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in partnership with Mumbai Customs, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Jewellery Hand Carriage Facilitation Centre at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Terminal 2

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has officially operationalised the procedure for the import and export of gems and jewellery through personal carriage at the Air Cargo Complex (ACC), Jaipur and Jaipur International Airport.

The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) marked Van Mahotsav, India’s annual festival of trees, with a celebration that wove together environmental awareness, creative expression, and a reaffirmation of the institute’s commitment to sustainability.

In a landmark move to expand India’s gem and jewellery exports, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), with support from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has announced the launch of SAJEX – The Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition, the first-ever dedicated B2B gem and jewellery fair in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Jewels by Queenie has introduced its latest offering, the Emerald Collection, a powerful celebration of one of nature’s most captivating gemstones.

Glow by Kirtilals, the contemporary jewellery brand from the House of Kirtilals, has officially opened its newest showroom on RKV Road, Erode

In a milestone moment for Indian luxury, Zoya, the fine jewellery atelier from the Tata Group, has launched a limited-edition capsule collection in collaboration with acclaimed British designer and curator Alice Cicolini

WPP Media has unveiled a one-of-its-kind cinema activation for Aditya Birla Jewellery’s Indriya brand, turning theatre ceilings into immersive storytelling spaces to launch its latest diamond collection, Aasmaniyat

GRT Jewellers has further strengthened its retail presence in South India with the launch of its 66th showroom in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. Located in the bustling Daba Garden area on MG Road, the new outlet brings the brand’s hallmark collections in gold, diamond, silver, platinum, and gemstones to the city, along with a host of inaugural offers and investment plans designed to attract both new and loyal customers