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India’s polished diamond exports dip by 3.6 per cent yoy in January 2026
India’s polished diamond exports dipped by 3.6 per cent year-on-year in January, following on from modest growth (+2.7 per cent) in December 2025, and a 38 per cent surge in November 2025 according to the latest figures from GJEPC
The slight dip in January reflects the usual post-holiday pause in demand from US retailers, but that is set against an overall trend towards increased exports.Total foreign sales for January 2026 were $979m down from $1.01bn in January 2025.
The impact of President Trump’s 50 per cent tariff on Indian exports appears to have been softened somewhat by manufacturers switching to other markets – notably UAE, Hong Kong, Thailand and Europe.In addition, exporters have benefitted from far fewer return consignments (down from as high as 30 per cent to just 10 per cent), reflecting smarter supply chain tactics.
And an easing of US tariffs is likely to improve matters. On 6 February the US scrapped the 25 percent punitive element of tariffs on India, with immediate effect.It also pledged to bring down the reciprocal tariff to 18 percent, as part of an Interim Trade Agreement, though this has yet to happen.
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Palmonas Raises $40 Million in Series B, Accelerates Omni-Channel Expansion
Shraddha Kapoor-Backed Demi-Fine Jewellery Brand to Scale Offline Retail and Strengthen Market Presence
Palmonas, the Shraddha Kapoor-backed demi-fine jewellery startup, has raised $40 million (approx. Rs. 373 crore) in a Series B funding round, led by Xponentia Capital and Vertex Growth Fund, with participation from existing investor Vertex Venture

The fresh capital will be utilised to expand its offline retail footprint, building on its growing omnichannel presence across online platforms and physical stores.
Founded in 2022 by Pallavi Mohadikar and Amol Patwari, with Shraddha Kapoor joining as co-founder, Palmonas operates in the demi-fine jewellery segment, offering affordable yet premium designs crafted from sterling silver and stainless steel with gold plating. The brand targets the space between fashion and fine jewellery, catering to a young, aspirational audience.


The company has seen rapid growth, with its operating revenue surging over 40X to Rs. 39 crore in FY25, up from Rs. 97 lakh in FY24. Notably, Palmonas also turned profitable, reporting a profit of Rs. 4.3 crore during the same period.
The brand had earlier raised Rs. 55 crore from Vertex Ventures and gained visibility through Shark Tank India Season 4, securing Rs. 1.26 crore funding from Namita Thapar and Ritesh Agarwal, at a Rs. 126 crore valuation.
Operating in a competitive space, Palmonas goes head-to-head with players such as GIVA, BlueStone, and Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds, as it continues to strengthen its position in India’s fast-growing demi-fine jewellery market.
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