Jewellery brands, diamond trade, gold market, and gems and jewellery industry.
Ekatra Retail Ventures, co-founded by Pavitra Gandhi, Sunny Sakaria, Sussanne Khan, Vasuki Punj, and Chirayu Yardi, proudly announces its debut in the world of lab-grown diamond jewellery with Shristi Ratna, a diamond crafted with 108 facets, symbolizing a cosmic journey. Spearheaded by a strong female vision, the launch signals the
Ethera, a Bengaluru-based laboratory-grown diamond jewellery brand, has raised ₹25 crore from Bluestone, which has doubled down on its investment to support the brand’s next phase of growth and expansion. The development marks a continued commitment towards scaling Ethera’s market presence. India’s lab-grown diamond jewellery market is
Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s largest jewellery retailers, has formally asked the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to investigate suspected stock price manipulation and temporarily suspend trading in the futures and options (F&O) segment for its shares. The request highlights concerns about unusual trading behaviour
Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd saw its shares surge nearly 12% on February 9, 2026, following strong third-quarter (Q3 FY25) financial results. The company reported a net profit of INR 416 crore, marking a 90% increase year-on-year, while revenue rose 42% to INR 10,343 crore. The positive performance came despite
The acquisition reinforces HORIBA's expertise in diamond technologies, supports the creation of an R&D hub in India & strengthens its ability to deliver innovative analytical & measurement solutions.
India’s startup ecosystem saw notable momentum on 23rd January 2026, with fresh capital flowing into wellness and education-focused finance. Luxury wellness startup Dhun Wellness raised $4 Mn, backed by corporate giants SRF Ltd and Havells India, signalling growing investor interest in the longevity and premium wellness segment. Meanwhile, NBFC
Gullak, a digital gold savings platform, has announced the launch of India’s first jeweller savings scheme marketplace, bringing established jewellery brands onto a single digital platform. The marketplace currently features CaratLane, with two more large jewellers expected to go live in the coming days. Around 15-20 additional brands are
- The crash continues, hitting a 19-month low and dropping 25% in two weeks. - The price fell below key support at INR 394–INR 398, and market experts are overall negative. - Kalyan's revenue numbers have remained strong over the last few quarters, giving it a breather.
- India tightens diamonds labelling rules to protect buyers; lab-grown diamonds can't be called 'diamonds' alone. - BIS has introduced a new official standard called IS 19469:2025 for diamonds. - Jewellery industry leaders strongly support the new BIS rules and say they build trust.
Tata Group-backed Titan Company has officially entered the lab-grown diamond jewellery market with the launch of a new brand, beYon, marking a major strategic expansion for India’s largest jewellery retailer. The move reflects changing consumer preferences towards more affordable, sustainable and design-led jewellery. Titan’s first exclusive beYon store
India’s business and startup ecosystem saw major developments on December 26, 2025, spanning quick commerce, gig economy unrest, and strategic corporate expansion. Zepto moved a step closer to public markets by approving a ₹11,000 crore fundraise ahead of its confidential IPO filing, signaling strong ambitions for scale. Meanwhile,
A major shift is underway in the bridal jewellery market. As consumer awareness grows and priorities evolve, a new pattern is emerging: modern brides are increasingly gravitating toward premium grown diamonds and at the centre of this shift is ANOR, with a registered trademark on its Premium Grown Diamond. What
Backed by Rosy Blue and Kashikey, the brand enters the market with ₹1000 crore in strategic investment and a new experiential retail model for 100% natural gemstones & diamond jewellery.
ONYA, one of India’s fastest-growing offline-first, premium lab-grown diamond jewellery brands, has raised ₹5.5 crore in a pre-seed round led by Zeropearl VC. The round also saw participation from prominent angel investors including MyGate founders Vijay Arishetty, Abhishek Kumar, Shreyans Daga, and Rohit Jindal; UrbanVault founder Amal Mishra;
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The celebrations of Diwali and Dhanteras are not just festivals - they are moments of light, prosperity, and family all woven together. For most people, it is also a time of buying gold and jewellery to symbolise new beginnings and blessings. So, for a jewellery brand, this is the perfect
Actress and Entrepreneur Mouni Roy has been announced as the brand ambassador of Ivana Jewels, one of India’s fastest-growing lab-grown diamond jewellery brands. To mark this association, the brand has launched its first television commercial, featuring the actress. The campaign carries the message - “See it. Wear it. Believe
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In India’s vast and traditional jewellery market, few names shine as brightly as Gaurav Singh Kushwaha. He didn't just enter the industry, but reimagined it through his visionary approach. At a time when buying gold or diamonds was often associated with hesitation, skepticism, and limited access, he
India’s Leading Demi-Fine Jewellery Brand Sets Sights on 100 New Stores and Global Expansion
On 7 August 2025, RENÉE Cosmetics made headlines by raising $30 million in its Series C, achieving a $200 million valuation, a testament to its strong growth trajectory and omnichannel ambitions. Meanwhile, in the IT sector, TCS announced upcoming salary hikes for 80% of its workforce, set to take effect
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Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. BlueStone is a renowned online jewelry brand that has revolutionized the way consumers shop for fine jewelry in India. With a focus on quality and design, BlueStone ensures that each piece is crafted with
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 14: In a market where tradition meets innovation, JB Jewels has quickly emerged as a trusted name in premium gold jewellery. Founded in 2018 by Javed Mirza, the brand is renowned for its intricately designed, lightweight pieces that blend timeless elegance with contemporary aesthetics. With a
Malabar Gold & Diamonds has launched ‘NUWA by Mine Diamonds’, a new diamond jewellery line with modern, abstract designs. The campaign features Kareena Kapoor Khan and focuses on bold self-expression. Available across 250+ showrooms, each piece is certified and crafted at their Mumbai design studio.
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Shraddha Kapoor is not just a Bollywood star, but she’s also making her mark as one of India’s leading celebrity investors. Known for her smart choices and strong connection with today’s youth, Shraddha supports new-age brands that reflect her lifestyle and values. From beauty and wellness to
Just in time for the Akshaya Tritiya festival, Swiggy's quick commerce vertical, Instamart, has teamed up with Kalyan Jewellers to provide quick doorstep delivery of gold and silver coins in over 100 cities. Through the fast commerce platform, clients will be able to order 24-karat BIS-hallmarked gold coins
The company plans an aggressive two-year roadmap for phased omnichannel expansion. Rupesh Jain, the digital jewellery pioneer who built Candere into one of India’s most successful online fine jewellery platforms before its acquisition by Kalyan Jewellers, is returning to the spotlight with a bold new venture, Lucira. A modern
* Aims to solve shipping and e-commerce woes for gems and jewellery merchants * Pick up from 250 cities with 59 operational hubs across 40 cities and towns * Average shipment value is INR 90,000 Shiprocket, India’s leading eCommerce enablement platform, has entered premium category shipping with its partnership with CriticaLog,
BlueStone's IPO will include a fresh issue of equity shares worth INR 1,000 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of up to 2.39 crore shares by existing investors.
The Bengaluru-based startup Aukera Jewellery, specialising in lab-grown diamond (LGD) jewellery, is in talks to raise $15 million in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners. This funding will help scale operations for the company due to increasing competition in the $2.6 billion LGD market in
Priyanka Gill, a co-founder of the Good Glamm Group and a previous partner at Kalaari Capital, is launching her own business after leaving the Bengaluru-based venture capital firm. As the market for reasonably priced synthetic diamonds grows, Gill is introducing Coluxe, a lab-grown diamond (LGD) brand. This comes after a
The omnichannel jewellery business Bluestone has submitted its first initial public offering (IPO) draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) to market watchdog SEBI. An offer-for-sale component of up to 2.40 Cr equity shares and a new issue of shares valued at INR 1,000 Cr will make up the IPO.
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In the cultural capital of Maharashtra, where tradition and craftsmanship intertwine, Saurabh took the reins of a legacy that has been cherished since 1832. He is not just a jeweler but a visionary who transformed the Indian jewelry industry by taking it to global stature. Saurabh, a name synonymous with
In order to assist with its intended $250 million (INR 2,000 crore) initial public offering by the second quarter of next year, the new-age jeweller startup BlueStone has reportedly recruited Axis Capital, IIFL Securities, and Kotak Mahindra Capital Co., according to a media source. The company plans to submit
To raise awareness of natural diamond jewelry in India, Tanishq, the country's leading jewelry brand, and De Beers, a multinational diamond major, recently established a strategic alliance. India has surpassed China as the world's second-largest market for diamond jewelry, and the two countries are planning to
Isha Ambani, the Director of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL), has disclosed that the organization intends to enter the luxury jewelry sector. Isha announced that the company is looking at expanding into the fashion jewelry and accessories segment as well as the luxury jewelry segment with a curated, design-led experience.
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This Valentine’s Day, Kushal's introduces their new jewellery collection, ‘Love that Shines’ to celebrate love. Embrace the love of gifting with Kushal’s fashion & silver jewellery. National, February 14, 2024: Leading fashion & silver Jewellery brand—Kushal’s, has embraced the essence of love and elegance
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In the glittering realm of Indian jewelry, Tanishq stands as a crown jewel, not just for its exquisite craftsmanship but also for its revolutionary journey of disrupting and dominating the gold market. Its tale is a compelling case study in innovation, market penetration, and understanding the cultural pulse of a
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The 63 year old diamond trader is wanted by the Indian legislative authorities for the charges of money laundering, criminal conspiracy, corruption, cheating and dishonesty. He is also accused in the PNB scam case. He is an Indian born citizen who later took citizenship in Antigua and Barbuda in 2017.
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Pandora which is the world’s biggest jewelry maker said it will no longer sell mined diamonds and will focus on laboratory made diamonds. Pandora is said to ditch the mined diamonds for the diamonds grown in the lab. Let’s look at what exactly is lab diamonds and the
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Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by Tsara. The shine of Gold and Diamond jewellery seems to deem gradually, as semi-precious jewellery is becoming more and more popular. There was a time
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The well-known Indian jewelry brand Tanishq is surrounded by a controversy after an advertisement received backlash for allegedly promoting fake secularism and love jihad.