The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body representing over 600,000 jewellers across India, heartily welcomes the Maharashtra Government’s historic step of establishing a state-level ‘Dakshata Committee’ (Vigilance Committee) to ensure the safety and security of jewellers.

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.

Mixing Gemstones in One Piece: Rules and Inspirations

Augmont Enterprises Limited, an integrated gold and silver platform in India serving businesses and consumers, with a presence across 24 states, as of August 31, 2025, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

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.

Continuing its rapid expansion during Navratri, PNG Jewellers unveiled its newest store in Dadar, one of Mumbai’s most iconic neighbourhoods. Designed to stand as PNG’s flagship-level store in the city, on par with the brand’s legendary Laxmi Road store in Pune, the Dadar outlet reinforces PNG’s vision of blending heritage, trust, and innovation for generations of jewellery lovers.

The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai, took a significant leap forward in its journey of growth with the inauguration of its newly modernised, state-of-the-art campus. The launch marks a new chapter for the institute, reinforcing its role as a centre of excellence in gems and jewellery education, skill development, and innovation.

PNG Jewellers marked another milestone in its expansion journey by launching a LiteStyle shop-in-shop in their Nagpur store. This new counter provides a platform for customers to explore the brand’s unique collection of lightweight jewellery that blends elegance with practicality, designed specifically for today’s generation.

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.