Bakul Limbasiya of Bhathwari Technologies was awarded the APO National Award in New Delhi in January 2026, recognizing contributions to productivity, innovation and leadership in India’s lab-grown diamond sector.

Senco Gold & Diamonds opened its first Ambikapur store on January 27, expanding to four outlets in Chhattisgarh, to increase retail reach across Surguja and surrounding regional jewellery markets.

Kushals Fashion Jewellery opened four new stores in Hyderabad on January 28 to expand its Telangana footprint, taking its city total to 17 as part of its retail growth plan.

QWEEN has partnered London-based Dalziel & Pow to design new retail stores in Bangalore and Delhi, aiming to reshape jewellery shopping through experiential formats, with the first launches scheduled March 2026.

Angara has enabled silver metal selection across eligible jewellery designs on its India website in January 2026, expanding consumer metal choices as price volatility drives demand for flexible fine jewellery options.

IGI inaugurated its second Jaipur laboratory on January 29, 2026 in Sitapura to expand coloured gemstone testing, improve turnaround times and support manufacturers and exporters across North India.

Divine Solitaires outlines its India strategy to position natural diamond solitaires for proposals, anniversaries, birthdays, self-purchase and Mangalsutra ceremonies, aiming to expand repeat-purchase opportunities for jewellery retailers.

D P Abhushan Limited reported audited Q3FY26 and nine-month results on January 23, 2026, showing higher revenue, margins and profit, driven by festive demand, weddings, and disciplined inventory management.

Shringar House of Mangalsutra Limited launched a Pune sales office on January 23, 2026, inaugurated by Saurabh Gadgil, to coordinate B2B operations across Pune, Marathwada and Vidarbha markets.

PNG Jewellers appointed Ranbir Kapoor as brand ambassador in January 2026 in Pune to support national expansion by increasing visibility and reinforcing brand trust through endorsements and brand-led initiatives across markets.

Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds opened its exclusive store in Coimbatore in January 2026, strengthening its South India network as the brand crossed 50 exclusive stores nationwide to expand lab-grown diamond retail access.

Senco Gold & Diamonds received IAGES accreditation across over 100 stores pan India on January 21, 2026, aligning operations with the association’s Code of Conduct to strengthen accountability and consumer confidence.

Kalyan Jewellers relaunched its redesigned flagship showroom in South Extension, New Delhi, on January 17, 2026, to update its retail format, expand collections, and strengthen customer-facing infrastructure in a key market.

Gargi by P.N. Gadgil & Sons reached 50 shop-in-shop counters at Shoppers Stop on January 19, 2026, marking a key retail expansion aligned with its national growth strategy.