VBJ Since 1900 (Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers), India’s most trusted heirloom
jewellery brand, proudly announces the launch of its first-ever Jhumka Festival—a month-long celebration of
design and tradition, running from October 1 to October 31, 2025.

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.

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.