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JKS Jewels Pvt. Ltd. is set to celebrate the grand opening of its new Bengaluru office with an impressive gathering of industry leaders, dignitaries, celebrities, and jewellery stalwarts on 8th June 2026, followed by an exclusive jewellery showcase and gala evening at JW Marriott Bengaluru.

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.

Bhima Jewellery marked another milestone in its century-long legacy with the grand opening of its new showroom in Virudhunagar. The launch event was attended by actress Aishwarya Rajesh along with senior leadership from the brand, reflecting Bhima Jewellery’s continued focus on expansion and customer engagement.

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.

Sennes from the House of Senco introduces ‘Seen at Cannes’, showcasing its internationally acclaimed lab-grown diamond masterpiece ‘Dewdrops’, unveiled at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival by style icon Rida Tharana.

Richemont delivered strong FY2026 results with sales rising 11% at constant exchange rates to €22.4 billion, driven by 14% growth in the Jewellery Maisons division including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Buccellati, and Vhernier, alongside solid profitability and higher dividends.