Updates from diamond bourses, trade councils and industry associations.
In an exclusive interview with Khushi Shrivas, Special Correspondent, The New Jeweller International Media Group, Bharat Oswal, President of the Kolhapur Zilla Saraf Sangh and Director of Mahendra Jewellers, shares his insights on the evolving jewellery landscape and the legacy of Kolhapur’s craftsmanship.
Ankit Gems is honoured to play a significant role in a unique collaboration that showcases Botswana's diamond heritage on the global stage. Working closely with ODC, Ankit Gems has been entrusted with the manufacturing and preparation of specific ODC diamonds that will ultimately be incorporated into medals to be worn by international champions, representing excellence, achievement, and national pride.
India's gem and jewellery exports stood at US$ 4.27 billion (Rs. 40,398.97 crore) during April–May 2026 as compared to US$ 4.55 billion (Rs. 38,848.42 crore) during the corresponding period of the previous year.
The Organising Committee of the 41st World Diamond Congress, to be held July 12-15, 2026, in Singapore, announced its Congress programme.
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) acknowledges the Government's decision to raise gold import duty to 10% from 5% and Agri cess to 5% from 1%. As an industry, we remain committed to the spirit of 'Nation First' echoed by Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.