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The board of directors of GIA India Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. (GIA India) has appointed Amit Pratihari as managing director, responsible for all aspects of GIA India’s gemological laboratories in Mumbai and Surat, as well as the GIA India school in Mumbai. Reporting to the board of directors of GIA India, he assumed his responsibilities on October 1.

The International Institute of Gemology (IIG), India’s leading institute dedicated to jewellery education and professional training, is setting a new benchmark in knowledge leadership. Known for decades of excellence in diamond, gemology, retail, and jewellery education, IIG is now bridging an important gap, the “need-of-the-hour” skills that today’s jewellery businesses must master to remain competitive.

The global platinum jewellery market saw growth across key regions in Q2 2025, according to the latest Platinum Jewellery Business Review.  Consumers in key markets are finding greater value in platinum as gold prices continue to reach new highs, and retailers are increasingly turning to platinum.

Shareholders are advised that the Company has awarded a total of 48,853,247 performance shares in the form of nominal cost options (“Performance Shares”) under the Gemfields Group Limited Long Term Incentive Plan 2023 (“LTIP”) to two Executive Directors and a number of senior employees including persons discharging managerial responsibilities (“PDMRs”). The Performance Shares equate to 2.83% of the issued share capital in aggregate.

Strengthening its presence in Uttar Pradesh, PNG Jewellers proudly inaugurated its new store in Kanpur this Navratri, just a day after the grand launch in Lucknow. This marks PNG’s second store in the state and represents another step in the brand’s foray into North India, bringing its 193-year-old legacy of trust, craftsmanship, and innovation to a vibrant new market.

PNG Jewellers further strengthened its presence of LiteStyle their lightweight fine jewellery sub-brand with the launch of a new shop-in-shop counter in their Solapur store. Designed to resonate with young, style-conscious women, LiteStyle offers a curated range of jewellery crafted in gold and diamonds, striking the perfect balance between affordability and elegance.

Marking a vibrant blend of cinema, tradition, and culture, the Kalyanaraman family’s annual Navaratri celebration brought together prominent personalities from Bollywood and South Indian cinema to revel in the festive spirit.

Expanding its national footprint, PNG Jewellers, Maharashtra’s leading organised family jeweller with a legacy of 193 years, embarked on a new retail journey by launching its first store in Uttar Pradesh, in the city of Lucknow, on 27th September.

Forevermark Diamond Jewellery, from the De Beers Group, inaugurated its first flagship store at South Extension-1, New Delhi, marking a historic moment in its India journey

PNG Jewellers proudly announced the launch of its LiteStyle shop-in-shop in their Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar store, bringing a refreshing dimension of lightweight, stylish fine jewellery to customers in the city. The new counter, introduced within an existing PNG Jewellers store, showcases the brand’s versatile designs aimed at modern, independent women who prefer everyday elegance.