RETAIL/FMCG
Bhima Jewellers Appoints Actress Janhvi Kapoor As Brand Ambassador
Bhima Jewellers has appointed actress Janhvi Kapoor as its brand ambassador, marking a strategic move to strengthen its connect with consumers across India while reinforcing its legacy of trust, craftsmanship and tradition. The partnership comes as the century-old jewellery retailer seeks to deepen its engagement with younger consumers without compromising the values that have defined […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 8, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
AGTA Flags Proposed US Tariffs Could Impact Global Gemstone Trade
The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has cautioned its members about proposed U.S. tariffs that could affect gemstone and jewellery imports from India and several other major trading partners. According to AGTA, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on nearly all imports linked to forced labour concerns following a […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 8, 2026
GENERAL
Russia Tightens Rules On Synthetic Diamond Labelling From Sept 2026
Russia has introduced new regulations governing the sale and marketing of jewellery containing synthetic diamonds, in one of the industry’s most stringent measures aimed at clearly distinguishing lab-grown stones from natural diamonds. The new rules adopted the Russian Federation will come into effect from September 1, 2026. The provisions amend the country’s retail sales regulations […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 7, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
GJEPC, IIT Bombay Launch Startup Industry Innovation Challenge 2026
Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in collaboration with Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay, has launched the first edition of the JewelStart Industry Innovation Challenge 2026 aimed at bringing startup-led innovation into India’s gems and jewellery industry. The national-level initiative invites startups, innovators and technology solution providers to address critical challenges […]
CW Bureau
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May 27, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Spain’s TOUS Rules Out Lab-Grown Diamonds, Platinum Jewels For Now
TOUS, the Spanish jewellery brand, currently works exclusively with natural diamonds, gemstones and jewellery and has no immediate plans for lab-grown diamond or platinum jewellery segments, said Marta Tous, Creative and Innovation Curator of the company. A fourth-generation member of the founding family, Marta Tous leads the creative and product direction of the brand, which […]
CW Bureau
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May 26, 2026
ECONOMY
GJEPC Holds Consultations On Gold Monetisation, CAD Reduction Ways
Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is leading industry-wide consultations to formulate recommendations on gold monetisation and measures to reduce India’s current account deficit (CAD), following initial discussions on precious metals convened by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. The consultations are being carried out in coordination with All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic […]
CW Bureau
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May 25, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
PNG Jewellers Hits ₹10,000 Cr In Revenue Amid Margin Pressure
PN Gadgil Jewellers Ltd said elevated gold prices and a sharp rise in investment-led purchases of gold bars and coins impacted its consolidated gross margins in the March quarter, even as the company crossed the ₹10,000 crore revenue milestone and maintained its FY27 growth guidance. The current market environment led consumers to shift from discretionary […]
CW Bureau
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May 22, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Kalyan Jewellers Targets To Become Non-GML Debt-Free Firm During FY27
Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd, a leading jewellery retailer, is aiming to become non-gold metal loan (GML) debt-free during the current financial year, a top official said. “We want to make it a non-gold metal loan debt-free company in FY27. And, if things go really well, we might do it by H1 itself,” said Executive Director […]
CW Bureau
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May 11, 2026
