Malabar Gold & Diamonds has appointed MS Dhoni as its brand ambassador in July 2026, supporting its Responsible Jeweller initiative through a global campaign across 450-plus retail stores and media platforms.

R.R. Jewellers celebrated its 16th anniversary in Hyderabad on July 27, 2026 with the launch of its Festival Collection, highlighting its retail growth, customer reach and affordable gold jewellery strategy.

De Beers India will host its 'Love, from Bestie' Friendship Day campaign on August 1-2 across 60 partner stores in nine cities, promoting natural diamond jewellery through an in-store retail experience.

With the U.S. Section 301 tariff regime taking effect on July 24, 2026, GJEPC says Indian gem and jewellery exports continue to face a 10% additional tariff despite policy compliance.

Akoirah by Augmont has introduced a Friendship Day gifting edit featuring recycled gold and laboratory-grown diamond jewellery, available across its Mumbai and Pune stores from July 2026.

International Gemological Institute (IGI) reported 23% revenue growth and 31% profit growth for the quarter ended June 2026, supported by growth across loose stones, jewellery and coloured gemstone certification.

The International Institute of Gemology will hold its 32nd Convocation on August 11, 2026 in Mumbai, recognizing 150 graduates and highlighting AI’s role in future gems and jewellery education.

India’s gem and jewellery exports increased 26.51% year-on-year to $2.21 billion in June 2026, driven by stronger global demand, lower gold prices and growth across key product categories.

Kalyan Jewellers has opened its first showroom in Baramati, Maharashtra, on July 20, 2026, alongside the launch of a Candere store, expanding its retail presence in the state.

GIVA has launched a silver Pet Collection alongside its Raksha Bandhan campaign featuring brand ambassador Kriti Sanon, highlighting gifting for pet owners across its digital and retail channels in India.

Senco Gold & Diamonds inaugurated its 6,500 sq. ft. flagship Janpath store in Bhubaneswar on July 20 with actor Rakul Preet Singh, ahead of Odisha's festive and wedding shopping season.

Zen Diamond India has presented its Tören Collection featuring natural diamonds with sapphires, rubies and emeralds in yellow and rose gold, highlighting five jewellery designs for the monsoon season.

VBJ, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers has launched its month-long Amazing Aadi Sale until August 16, 2026, offering discounts across jewellery categories at its Anna Salai and Anna Nagar showrooms during the festive season.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a message for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, highlighting the Indian gem and jewellery sector's global growth ahead of the exhibition in Mumbai this August.