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Titan, Kalyan, Malabar, Senco and Indriya Lead 54 Champions Crowned At The First India International Jewellery Awards

Emerald Jewel Industry India Receives The Lifetime Achievement Award; Swarnshilp Enters The Hall Of Fame and Chandukaka Saraf Wins The Heritage Legacy Award

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The India International Jewellery Awards (IIJA 2026), presented by IBJA and Tefla’s, announced its first-ever roll of honour at a star-studded ceremony at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake. Fifty-four winners were selected from nearly 180 nominations spanning platinum, silver and gold — covering manufacturing, national and regional retail, entrepreneurship, design, innovation and lifetime contribution.

The biggest honours of the night went to Titan Company Limited as Manufacturer of the Year, Kalyan Jewellers as National Jewellery Retailer of the Year, Malabar Gold & Diamonds as Global Indian Jewellery Icon, Senco Gold as Jewellery Brand of the Year and Indriya (Aditya Birla Jewellery) as Jewellery Company of the Year. Emerald Jewel Industry India Limited was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award — the final award of the night — while Swarnshilp Chains & Jewellers was inducted into the Jewellery Industry Leadership Hall of Fame and Chandukaka Saraf won the Heritage Legacy Award for Family Business Excellence.

Regional retail champions included Jos Alukkas (South), Kalamandir Jewellers (West), Yaashvi Jewellers (North), P C Chandra Gems (East) and D.P. Abhushan (Central), with P N Gadgil Jewellers and Thangamayil Jewellery named Emerging and Upcoming National Retailers, and Bhima Jewellery winning Tier 2–3 Retailer Experience of the Year. In silver, Silver Emporium, C B Chains and Ricchezza took the top three honours, while Augmont Enterprises was named Best Digital and E-Commerce Company of the Year.

Awards were presented across six Shades by Bollywood stars Ameesha Patel, Celina Jaitly, Sangeeta Bijlani, Meenakshi Seshadri and Arbaaz Khan, alongside leaders of IBJA, Tefla’s, India Gold Metaverse and the evening’s partners. Winners were selected by an eminent jury drawn from the industry, government, diplomacy, finance and fashion.

—Jignesh Shah, Founder, India Gold Metaverse (IGM)

“Every name on this list has earned its place in front of the entire industry. From the largest national brands to family workshops and first-generation entrepreneurs, IIJA recognises the full depth of Indian jewellery.”

—Aadil Singh, Director, Tefla’s

“To every winner — congratulations on a recognition earned in front of your peers. And to every nominee — being chosen by this jury is an honour in itself. We hope to see all of you back on this stage at IIJA 2027.”

IIJA 2026 — Full roll of honour (54 winners, in order of presentation)

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54Outstanding Contribution to Platinum Jewellery Industry — 2Pure Platinum Jewellery Pvt Ltd
53Outstanding Contribution to Platinum Jewellery Industry — 1Shineshilpi Jewellers Pvt Ltd
52Best Platinum Jewellery Innovator of IndiaDishaa Gold and Platinum
51Silver — Most Innovative Manufacturer of the Year — 3JP Jewellery
50Silver — Most Innovative Manufacturer of the Year — 2Silventic Jewels
49Silver — Most Innovative Manufacturer of the Year — 1Shivam Jewellers
48Silver — Best Contemporary Manufacturer of the YearAnmol Silver
47Silver — Best Artefacts Manufacturer of the YearPurple Jewels Pvt. Ltd.
46Silver — Most Upcoming Manufacturer of the YearJ Ranjeet Jewellers
45Silver — Manufacturer of the YearSilver Emporium Pvt Ltd
44Silver — Jewellery Brand of the YearRicchezza – Royal 925 Sterling Silver Jewellery
43Silver — Jewellery Company of the YearC B Chains
42Most Innovative Jewellery Exhibition of the YearGES Worldex India Pvt Ltd
41Most Innovative Jeweller of the YearArihant Jewellers
40Best Digital and E-Commerce Company of the YearAugmont Enterprises Limited
39Women Entrepreneur of the Year — 3Carats N Facets
38Women Entrepreneur of the Year — 2Klass by Aadya
37Women Entrepreneur of the Year — 1Swarna Kanchi Jewellery & Textiles (JVR Retails Pvt Ltd)
36Young Entrepreneur of the Year — 3Kraft Silver India
35Young Entrepreneur of the Year — 2Shubham Jewellers Chennai Pvt Ltd
34Young Entrepreneur of the Year — 1Master Chains N Jewels Limited
33Jewellery Designer of the YearEraya by Rakhee
32CEO of the YearCiyaza by Parth Ornaments Pvt Ltd
31Luxury Mounting Manufacturer of the YearPadmavati Jewel Industries Limited
30Lightweight Jewellery Manufacturer of the Year — 1Lalji Sarraf Pvt Ltd
29Divine Jewellery Manufacturer of the YearChain Experts and Jewellers Pvt Ltd
28Fusion Jewellery Manufacturer of the YearKanakratna Exim Pvt Ltd
27Jewellery Masterpiece Manufacturer of the YearSK Jewellers Pvt Ltd
26Temple Jewellery Manufacturer of the YearShree Taru Jewels Private Limited
25Antique Jewellery Manufacturer of the YearJewel Darshan
24Machine Bangle Manufacturer of the YearORO Precious Metals Pvt. Ltd.
23Mangalsutra Manufacturer of the YearShringar House of Mangalsutra Limited
22Bridal Jewellery Manufacturer of the YearS K Seth Jewellers
21Most Emerging Manufacturer of the Year — 2Hasmukh Parekh Jewellers
20Most Emerging Manufacturer of the Year — 1Sky Gold and Diamonds Limited
19Most Upcoming Manufacturer of the YearRoyal Chain Limited
18Manufacturer of the YearTitan Company Limited
17Most Emerging Jewellery Retailer in Tier 2–3Anopchand Tilokchand Jewellers Private Limited
16Most Upcoming Jewellery Retailer in Tier 2–3Arundhati Jewellers
15Tier 2–3 Jewellery Retailer Experience of the YearBhima Jewellery
14Regional Jewellery Retailer of the Year (Central)D.P. Abhushan Limited
13Regional Jewellery Retailer of the Year (East)P C Chandra Gems Pvt Ltd
12Regional Jewellery Retailer of the Year (North)Yaashvi Jewellers Limited
11Regional Jewellery Retailer of the Year (South)Jos Alukkas India Pvt. Ltd.
10Regional Jewellery Retailer of the Year (West)Kalamandir Jewellers Limited
09Emerging National Jewellery Retailer of the YearP N Gadgil Jewellers Ltd.
08Upcoming National Jewellery Retailer of the YearThangamayil Jewellery Limited
07National Jewellery Retailer of the YearKalyan Jewellers India Limited
06Jewellery Brand of the YearSenco Gold Ltd
05Jewellery Company of the YearIndriya (Aditya Birla Jewellery)
04Global Indian Jewellery IconMalabar Gold & Diamonds Limited
03Heritage Legacy Award — Family Business ExcellenceChandukaka Saraf Pvt Ltd
02Jewellery Industry Leadership — Hall of FameSwarnshilp Chains & Jewellers Pvt Ltd
01Lifetime Achievement AwardEmerald Jewel Industry India Limited
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Keemti Jewels Unveils Second Lagship Store In Mumbai At  Borivali-West

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Keemti Jewels, India’s most trusted and price-efficient diamond jewellery brand, has further strengthened its presence in Mumbai with the inauguration of its second flagship store in the city, in Borivali West. The store was inaugurated in the presence of Shri Sanjay Upadhyay Ji, Hon’ble MLA – Borivali Vidhan Sabha, General Secretary, BJP Mumbai, and Hon’ble President, Mumbai BJP and Member of the Legislative Assembly, Maharashtra, marking another milestone in the brand’s rapidly expanding retail journey.

Located at Shop No. 1 & 2, Ground Floor, The Haveli Co-op Housing Society, Gulmohar Road, Sundar Nagar, Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400092, the new store brings Keemti’s contemporary lab grown diamond jewellery experience to one of Mumbai’s established residential and retail markets.

The Borivali launch comes soon after the opening of Keemti’s first Mumbai flagship in Andheri, making it the brand’s second store in the city and another step in its strategy of building a strong retail presence across key markets. With stores opening back-to-back across India, Keemti is moving rapidly to establish a nationwide network and make its proposition accessible to a larger consumer base.

At the heart of Keemti’s proposition is its approach to disrupting the lab grown diamond jewellery buying experience. The brand operates through an in-house manufacturing setup and its own design capabilities, allowing it to have greater control over design, production and pricing. Its vertically integrated, factory-direct model reduces traditional layers between manufacturing and the consumer, enabling Keemti to offer certified lab grown diamond jewellery at significantly more price-efficient rates.

With diamonds available at approximately Rs 30,000 per carat, Keemti is challenging conventional pricing in the category while focusing on design, certification and craftsmanship.

The new Borivali store offers a wide selection across rings, earrings, bracelets and neckwear, alongside other diamond jewellery designed for everyday, workwear, wedding and occasion dressing. Customers can explore different designs, diamond sizes and styles, with Keemti also offering made-to-order options that allow them to customize their jewellery based on their preferences.

Speaking at the inauguration, Armaan Kothari, Founder & Managing Director, Keemti Jewels, said:

“Mumbai has been an important market for Keemti, and opening our second store here is an exciting milestone for us. Borivali has a strong and evolving consumer base, and we wanted to bring our jewellery closer to customers in this part of the city. Our aim has always been to change the way people experience and purchase diamond jewellery by bringing together good design, our own manufacturing capabilities and genuinely price-efficient offerings. As we continue to open stores across India, we are focused on building a brand that consumers can trust and return to for different jewellery needs.”

Keemti’s retail expansion reflects the growing momentum behind its business model. Built on the Kothari Group’s 45+ years of expertise in diamond manufacturing and jewellery, the brand combines this manufacturing heritage with its own design studio, in-house production and a contemporary retail experience. Backed by the Kothari Group, entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath and Kavin Shah, Keemti is building a new-age jewellery business focused on making diamond jewellery more accessible and relevant to today’s consumer.

The Borivali store is another step in Keemti’s rapid retail expansion, with the brand targeting 88 stores by December 2026. With consecutive store openings across cities, Keemti is building scale while strengthening its proposition of design-led, certified lab grown diamond jewellery at transparent and price-efficient prices.

As the brand continues to expand, Keemti’s larger ambition is to disrupt the way diamond jewellery is bought in India, bringing together in-house design, manufacturing, competitive pricing and a contemporary retail experience to create a more accessible and transparent way of buying fine jewellery.

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