RETAIL/FMCG
Malabar Gold & Diamonds Appoints MS Dhoni As Brand Ambassador
Jewellery retailer Malabar Gold & Diamonds has appointed former India cricket captain MS Dhoni as its brand ambassador, marking the beginning of a long-term association centred around its philosophy of ‘The Responsible Jeweller’. The company said Dhoni’s integrity, consistency and humility reflect the values that have defined the brand for more than three decades. Focus […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 28, 2026
ECONOMY
India Seeks Tariff Relief As Gem & Jewellery Exports Face Pressure
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has urged the US to provide tariff relief for natural diamonds and coloured gemstones under the new tariff regime. The new tariff came into effect on July 24. The duty remains unchanged at 10% for Indian gem and jewellery exports. Calls for bilateral trade pact India’s placement […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 28, 2026
ECONOMY
United States Retains 10% Tariff On Indian Gem, Jewellery Exports
The United States has replaced its temporary Section 122 surcharge with a Section 301 tariff regime, retaining a 10% additional duty on Indian gem and jewellery exports from July 24. The tariff applies to natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, coloured gemstones and jewellery. Unlike the earlier Section 122 surcharge, the new Section 301 tariff has no […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 24, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
De Beer Groups’ Forevermark Opens First Bengaluru Store At Phoenix Mall
De Beers Group’s Forevermark Diamond Jewellery has opened its first store in Bengaluru, marking a major milestone in the brand’s retail expansion in India. Located at Phoenix Mall of Asia, the boutique strengthens Forevermark’s presence in one of India’s fastest-growing luxury markets and expands its national retail footprint. Retail expansion Customers can explore Forevermark’s signature […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 19, 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
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
