Special Report
From Workshop to Window: How Polki is Being Reimagined for Retail
As bridal tastes evolve, and retail cycles shorten, India’s polki industry is being redesigned for lighter wear, faster movement and commercial relevance, transforming a heritage craft into a modern retail category, says Dhwani Rathod.
Jewellery industry flags tax, duty and regulatory priorities ahead of Budget 2026
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, leading jewellery retailers, manufacturers and industry bodies outline expectations on GST, import duties, exports, digital gold regulation, working capital, and policy reforms to strengthen growth.
Vicenzaoro January 2026: United States Leads as Global Jewellery Industry Converges in Vicenza
Vicenzaoro January 2026 attracted global buyers led by the US, UK, India and Germany, reinforcing its role as a key sourcing and technology hub amid volatile metal prices and shifting international trade dynamics.
Loose Natural Diamond Trade Trends at IIJS Bharat Signature 2026
Buying activity softened as laboratory-grown diamonds and gold prices reshaped loose diamond trade dynamics at IIJS Bharat Signature 2026. Exhibitors observed slower conversions, but continued relevance, for natural diamonds, reports Khursheed Mistry.
IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 Reflects Measured Buying and Shifting Product Preferences
IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 sees selective demand, cautious capital deployment, and a clear move towards lightweight, lower-ticket jewellery, says Arpit Kala.
IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 winds down at JWCC
Over four days, IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 saw brisk business take place at JWCC; retailers focused on couture differentiation, lightweight gold, gemstone statements, and silver jewellery, reflecting evolving buying behaviour across daily-wear, bridal, and emerging categories.
Pret Jewellery Seeing Consistent Movement at IIJS Bharat Signature 2026
Pret jewellery is turning out to be a major focus area during IIJS Bharat Signature 2026; exhibitors say it offers several advantages to retailers – it is design-led, the stock moves faster, and the working-capital exposure is low, finds out Khursheed Mistry.
Gemstone-Led Couture Emerges as a Key Segment at IIJS Bharat Signature 2026
At IIJS Bharat Signature 2026, designers point to lightweight couture, standout gemstone statements, and modernized classics as key directions shaping the next phase of high-end jewellery, discovers Dhwani Rathod.
Silver Jewellery doing well at IIJS Bharat Signature 2026
Silver jewellery is having a moment at IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 – exhibitors are displaying it prominently, and retailers are buying it in significant quantities, reports Khursheed Mistry.
IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 Day 2: Event inaugurated at BEC, New Collections Launched
Day two of IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), NESCO, Goregaon, Mumbai, was marked by the formal inauguration of the venue, and new collection launches focused on lightweight gold jewellery.
IIJS Signature 2026: What exhibitors have to say about multi-purpose jewellery
While multipurpose jewellery is seeing rising interest, exhibitors at IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 say that it might be a bit too early to call it a trend, finds out Khursheed Mistry.
IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 Off to a Flying Start
IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 opened at JWCC, Mumbai, bringing together industry leaders, and 1,600 exhibitors and global buyers; with a focus on exports, product launches, and knowledge sessions, the show is likely to set the tone for the industry for the rest of the year.
JJS–IJ Design Awards 2025 Jury Meet: A Pan-India Showcase of Craftsmanship and Innovation
The JJS–IJ Design Awards Jury Meet evaluated 135 finalists from 834 entries across 30 cities, unveiling new categories that reflect India’s evolving design landscape.
Govind Dholakia Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award by Diamonds Do Good at JCK Las Vegas
Govind Dholakia, the founder of Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK) and one of the most respected names in India’s diamond industry, has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Diamonds Do Good at their annual gala during JCK Las Vegas 2025, one of the world’s leading jewellery trade events
Why Leading Jewellers Are Spinning Off High Jewellery Sub-Brands — And What It Means for the Industry
India’s top jewellers are giving high jewellery its own stage — launching exclusive sub-brands to meet rising demand for luxury, personalisation, and immersive retail experiences
