The next World Diamond Congress, a joint assembly of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), will be held July 12-15, 2026, at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre.
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With over 85% of the industry comprising MSMEs, this visionary step will fast- track the sector’s journey towards achieving USD 100 billion in exports by 2047, empowering small exporters and transforming India’s gem and jewellery industry into a globally competitive, future-ready powerhouse.
Under the Export Promotion Mission, the government will provide priority support to sectors impacted by recent global tariff escalations, such as textiles, leather, gems & jewellery, engineering goods, and marine products. These interventions aim to help sustain export orders, protect jobs, and support diversification into new geographies.
Jennifer Lopez is named as the new brand ambassador for Zen Diamond. As the company continues its international expansion across 22 countries, this collaboration marks a significant step in its journey toward becoming a globally recognized brand.
The new edition of Buyer Seller Meeting, the B2B event held in Brazil in 2026 promises to bring the largest South American delegation of visitors. The focus, which initially in the first two years was on Brazilian visitors due to Brazil being the largest consumer market in Latin America and one of the world’s leading economies, has since 2025 included retailers and wholesalers from other South American countries such as Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia.
The World Gold Council today announced the launch of its first India-focussed gold ETF campaign, built around the powerful core message ‘It’s Aaj Ka Gold’ (means ‘Today’s gold). The campaign is aimed at modernising gold investment for the nation’s digital-savvy young investors. The campaign aims to address the awareness–action gap and reinforce the accessibility, liquidity and strategic relevance of gold ETFs in investor’s portfolio.
R.V. Agrawal & Sons marked the grand opening of its new venture at Zaveri Bazaar on November 6, 2025 in the presence of distinguished guests and members of the gems & jewellery fraternity.
In India’s highly dynamic gold sector, consumers are increasingly seeking retailers who follow a strict Code of Conduct that offers transparency, trust, and sustainability across the entire gold value chain.
The roadshow for IIJS Bharat – Signature 2026, the world’s one of the largest gold and jewellery exhibition to be held in Mumbai from January 8–12, was inaugurated in Kozhikode by Kerala Gold and Silver Merchants Association, State President, Mr. K. Surendran. The event marked participation of more than 400 Jewellers in Kerala.
