After the AI binge, companies balk at soaring billsArtificial intelligence is becoming more expensive as companies rethink their initial embrace. The era of "subsidized intelligence" is endi...
31 May, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Kriti Sanon joins GIVA as investor and brand ambassadorGIVA, India's leading fine jewellery brand, today announced National Award-winning actor and entrepreneur Kriti Sanon as both Brand Ambassa...
26 May, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
India's gems, jewellery exports down 9.07 pc in April at $2,226.45 millionIndia's gems and jewellery exports saw a 9.07% decline in April, totaling USD 2,226.45 million. This downturn is attributed to the West Asi...
17 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Gems & jewellery exports fall 9% in April to Rs 20952 crIndian gems and jewellery exports saw a dip in April 2026. Geopolitical tensions and cautious buyer sentiment impacted trade. While cut and...
15 May, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Jewellery brands rapidly expand footprint in leading mallsJewellery stores are now major anchors in Indian malls, occupying nearly 10% of space. This trend is set to continue, reinforcing jewellery...
14 May, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman bullish on gems & jewellery sector opening new skilled job opportunitiesA significant grant supports lab-grown diamond research at IIT Madras. The Finance Minister inaugurated a new jewellery institute in Udupi....
28 Apr, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
India’s $85 billion gems & jewellery sector gets policy fillip, closes in on Dubai, Hong KongThe recent FTWZ expansion by the government is expected to create more opportunities for India’s jewellery sector and elevate the country's...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Meta poaches another founding member from Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines LabMeta has recruited Joshua Gross, a founding member of Mira Murati's AI startup, Thinking Machines Lab. Gross joins Meta's engineering leade...
16 Apr, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
India gem and jewellery exports rise to ₹2.44 lakh crore in FY26 amid global headwindsIn FY26, India's gem and jewellery sector reported an impressive ₹2,44,827.26 crore in exports, demonstrating a modest growth in rupee term...
15 Apr, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Lab grown gold: Is it possible to produce precious yellow metal like lab-grown diamonds?Scientists can create gold in labs through complex nuclear reactions, altering elements like mercury or platinum. However, this process is ...
27 Feb, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
As gold prices soar, lab-grown diamonds shine brighter in wedding seasonWith the price of gold on the rise, lab-grown diamonds are becoming more popular for weddings this year.
13 Nov, 2025, 10.46 AM IST
Lab grown diamond startup Firefly raises $3 million from WestBridge Capital, othersFirefly, a lab-grown diamond startup, operates stores in Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, and aims to scale up to more than 20 locat...
25 Mar, 2025, 04.41 PM IST
Rising gold prices drive Indian consumers towards lab-grown diamondsThe recent rise in gold prices has shifted consumer interest towards lab-grown diamond (LGD) studded jewellery due to its affordability. Ma...
12 Jun, 2024, 12.22 PM IST
Top jewellery chains shy away from lab-grown diamonds amid lack of consumer interestTop jewellery chains like Kalyan Jewellers and Tanishq are hesitant to adopt lab-grown diamonds due to low demand. Despite the growing popu...
02 Apr, 2024, 04.16 PM IST
Lab-grown diamonds set to catch festive sparkleEven high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) have taken a shine to lab-grown diamonds, which earlier attracted mainly the 18-35 age group that co...
06 Oct, 2023, 11.52 AM IST
Gem & jewellery exports shine amid global challenges, up 2.48% in FY23The provisional gross export of Plain Gold Jewellery stood at Rs 33,177.86 crore between April 2022 and March 2023.
18 Apr, 2023, 04.17 PM IST
Budget 2023: Govt to cut import duty on raw material for lab-grown diamonds"With the depletion in deposits of natural diamonds, the industry is moving towards Lab Grown Diamonds (LGDs) and it holds huge promise. To...
01 Feb, 2023, 06.19 PM IST