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India takes centre stage as Partner Country at INHORGENTA 2025
India takes centre stage as Partner Country at INHORGENTA 2025
India proudly takes centre stage as the role of official partner country at INHORGENTA 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the global gem and jewellery industry. The show, INHORGENTA 2025, was inaugurated at the India Pavilion today by Shatrughna Sinha, IFS, Consul General of India, Munich; Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC; Stefan Rummel, CEO of Messe München; and Stefanie Maendlein, Exhibition Director of INHORGENTA.
Curated by GJEPC, the India Pavilion is showcasing a stunning array of diamond jewellery, gold and platinum pieces, fine jewellery, and loose gemstones. The India Experience Lounge at INHORGENTA 2025 offers visitors a multi-sensory journey into India’s rich heritage, blending craftsmanship, culture, and innovation.
Additionally, the Brand India Gallery displays masterpieces from the Artisan Jewellery Design Awards, demonstrating India’s exceptional talent and creative excellence. From the exquisite jewellery and Manchaha Rugs, handwoven by rural artisans, to the flavors of Kashmiri Kahwa and Masala Chai, every element engages the senses. The aroma of sandalwood and the melodic strains of the Sitar create an immersive atmosphere, making the lounge a true celebration of India’s artistry and tradition.
A panel discussion, The Rising Indian Jewellery Influence in the Global Landscape, will explore India’s growing impact on the global market, featuring industry experts Alice Cicolini, a high-end jewellery designer based in the UK, and Radhika Somaia, a brand architect, curator, and jewellery contributor.
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China’s jewellery market recovering faster than other luxury goods : Bain Report
Jewellery demand in China slowed its rate of decline in 2025, emerging as one of the most resilient segments in a personal luxury market that is still contracting but beginning to find its footing, according to Bain & Company.
China’s mainland personal luxury goods market contracted 3-5% in 2025, yet jewellery posted a far milder decline of just 0-5%, sharply improving from the 15-20% drop recorded a year earlier. The narrowing fall positions jewellery among the most resilient categories in the sector.
The recovery reflects steady consumer interest even amid cautious spending. Buyers increasingly prioritized enduring value and quality, traits closely associated with jewellery purchases, helping the segment hold ground while discretionary categories weakened.
Domestic buying trends further supported sales. About 65% of luxury purchases took place on the mainland, as overseas shopping softened due to smaller price gaps and reduced travel. This shift channeled spending back to local retailers and brands, benefiting jewellery counters in particular.
Other categories recorded mixed results. Beauty edged up, watches struggled, and second-hand luxury expanded 15-20%, though jewellery’s resale share remained modest.  Bain described the year as a recalibration phase, with jewellery leading the early signs of recovery and setting a steadier tone for the market heading into 2026.
China’s jewellery market recovering faster than other luxury goods : Bain Report
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