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India’s natural diamond jewellery market is rapidly expanding, driven by younger consumers, rising disposable incomes, and increasing self-purchasing among women. With India now contributing 12% of global diamond jewellery demand, the category continues to strengthen its position as a symbol of individuality, emotional value, and modern luxury.

The 2026 Global Jewellery Sourcing Barometer reveals how global jewellery traders are navigating economic uncertainty through diversification, e-commerce expansion, emerging markets, and rising demand for gold, diamonds, rubies, pearls, and stylish fashion jewellery.

The second edition of TREASURES will take place at the Royal Treasure Museum in Lisbon, Portugal, on November 13-14, 2026, bringing together global experts, museums, and researchers to discuss crowns, tiaras, royal jewels, and heritage treasures.

The Chennai Wholesale Jewellers Association (CWJA) is organising the “Game Changer – Talk Show” featuring prominent jewellery industry leaders, discussions on MEPZ export opportunities, and networking sessions aimed at driving innovation and growth in the gems and jewellery sector.

The JewelStart Industry Innovation Challenge 2026, launched by GJEPC and SINE, IIT Bombay, invites innovators and startups to develop breakthrough solutions across the gems and jewellery value chain, from manufacturing and retail to sustainability, automation, traceability, and digital design.

GJEPC has called upon industry stakeholders to submit urgent recommendations on gold monetization, CAD reduction, promotion of low-karat jewellery, old gold recycling, export incentives, and anti-smuggling measures as part of a consolidated industry proposal to the Government of India.

HIJS 2026 concluded successfully in Hyderabad, reinforcing its position as one of South India’s leading B2B jewellery exhibitions with exceptional trade participation, strong order bookings, networking opportunities, over 180+ brands, and more than 2 million jewellery designs showcased.

The Kerala Gold and Silver Merchants Association has expressed serious concerns regarding recent statements discouraging gold purchases in India, highlighting the impact on livelihoods, trade, GDP, tax revenue, bullion imports, and the broader jewellery industry ecosystem.

GJC and GJEPC are leading industry consultations on the Gold Monetization Scheme after a Ministry of Commerce meeting on reducing the Current Account Deficit (CAD), with stakeholder suggestions invited until 30th May 2026.

India’s gold market is adjusting to a record import duty increase after the government raised gold import duty from 6% to 15% in May 2026. According to the World Gold Council, the move has widened domestic discounts, influenced ETF flows, increased smuggling incentives, and is expected to moderate gold demand during 2026.