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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
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)



| # | Category | Winner |
| 54 | Outstanding Contribution to Platinum Jewellery Industry — 2 | Pure Platinum Jewellery Pvt Ltd |
| 53 | Outstanding Contribution to Platinum Jewellery Industry — 1 | Shineshilpi Jewellers Pvt Ltd |
| 52 | Best Platinum Jewellery Innovator of India | Dishaa Gold and Platinum |
| 51 | Silver — Most Innovative Manufacturer of the Year — 3 | JP Jewellery |
| 50 | Silver — Most Innovative Manufacturer of the Year — 2 | Silventic Jewels |
| 49 | Silver — Most Innovative Manufacturer of the Year — 1 | Shivam Jewellers |
| 48 | Silver — Best Contemporary Manufacturer of the Year | Anmol Silver |
| 47 | Silver — Best Artefacts Manufacturer of the Year | Purple Jewels Pvt. Ltd. |
| 46 | Silver — Most Upcoming Manufacturer of the Year | J Ranjeet Jewellers |
| 45 | Silver — Manufacturer of the Year | Silver Emporium Pvt Ltd |
| 44 | Silver — Jewellery Brand of the Year | Ricchezza – Royal 925 Sterling Silver Jewellery |
| 43 | Silver — Jewellery Company of the Year | C B Chains |
| 42 | Most Innovative Jewellery Exhibition of the Year | GES Worldex India Pvt Ltd |
| 41 | Most Innovative Jeweller of the Year | Arihant Jewellers |
| 40 | Best Digital and E-Commerce Company of the Year | Augmont Enterprises Limited |
| 39 | Women Entrepreneur of the Year — 3 | Carats N Facets |
| 38 | Women Entrepreneur of the Year — 2 | Klass by Aadya |
| 37 | Women Entrepreneur of the Year — 1 | Swarna Kanchi Jewellery & Textiles (JVR Retails Pvt Ltd) |
| 36 | Young Entrepreneur of the Year — 3 | Kraft Silver India |
| 35 | Young Entrepreneur of the Year — 2 | Shubham Jewellers Chennai Pvt Ltd |
| 34 | Young Entrepreneur of the Year — 1 | Master Chains N Jewels Limited |
| 33 | Jewellery Designer of the Year | Eraya by Rakhee |
| 32 | CEO of the Year | Ciyaza by Parth Ornaments Pvt Ltd |
| 31 | Luxury Mounting Manufacturer of the Year | Padmavati Jewel Industries Limited |
| 30 | Lightweight Jewellery Manufacturer of the Year — 1 | Lalji Sarraf Pvt Ltd |
| 29 | Divine Jewellery Manufacturer of the Year | Chain Experts and Jewellers Pvt Ltd |
| 28 | Fusion Jewellery Manufacturer of the Year | Kanakratna Exim Pvt Ltd |
| 27 | Jewellery Masterpiece Manufacturer of the Year | SK Jewellers Pvt Ltd |
| 26 | Temple Jewellery Manufacturer of the Year | Shree Taru Jewels Private Limited |
| 25 | Antique Jewellery Manufacturer of the Year | Jewel Darshan |
| 24 | Machine Bangle Manufacturer of the Year | ORO Precious Metals Pvt. Ltd. |
| 23 | Mangalsutra Manufacturer of the Year | Shringar House of Mangalsutra Limited |
| 22 | Bridal Jewellery Manufacturer of the Year | S K Seth Jewellers |
| 21 | Most Emerging Manufacturer of the Year — 2 | Hasmukh Parekh Jewellers |
| 20 | Most Emerging Manufacturer of the Year — 1 | Sky Gold and Diamonds Limited |
| 19 | Most Upcoming Manufacturer of the Year | Royal Chain Limited |
| 18 | Manufacturer of the Year | Titan Company Limited |
| 17 | Most Emerging Jewellery Retailer in Tier 2–3 | Anopchand Tilokchand Jewellers Private Limited |
| 16 | Most Upcoming Jewellery Retailer in Tier 2–3 | Arundhati Jewellers |
| 15 | Tier 2–3 Jewellery Retailer Experience of the Year | Bhima Jewellery |
| 14 | Regional Jewellery Retailer of the Year (Central) | D.P. Abhushan Limited |
| 13 | Regional Jewellery Retailer of the Year (East) | P C Chandra Gems Pvt Ltd |
| 12 | Regional Jewellery Retailer of the Year (North) | Yaashvi Jewellers Limited |
| 11 | Regional Jewellery Retailer of the Year (South) | Jos Alukkas India Pvt. Ltd. |
| 10 | Regional Jewellery Retailer of the Year (West) | Kalamandir Jewellers Limited |
| 09 | Emerging National Jewellery Retailer of the Year | P N Gadgil Jewellers Ltd. |
| 08 | Upcoming National Jewellery Retailer of the Year | Thangamayil Jewellery Limited |
| 07 | National Jewellery Retailer of the Year | Kalyan Jewellers India Limited |
| 06 | Jewellery Brand of the Year | Senco Gold Ltd |
| 05 | Jewellery Company of the Year | Indriya (Aditya Birla Jewellery) |
| 04 | Global Indian Jewellery Icon | Malabar Gold & Diamonds Limited |
| 03 | Heritage Legacy Award — Family Business Excellence | Chandukaka Saraf Pvt Ltd |
| 02 | Jewellery Industry Leadership — Hall of Fame | Swarnshilp Chains & Jewellers Pvt Ltd |
| 01 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Emerald Jewel Industry India Limited |
National News
Keemti Jewels Unveils Second Lagship Store In Mumbai At Borivali-West
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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