India bets big on lab-grown diamonds as ethical luxury demand fuels jewelry retail pivot

IBEF flags India's emerging leadership in lab-grown diamonds, driven by innovation, sustainability credentials, and surging global appetite for ethical luxury. The shift opens a fresh growth lane for domestic jewelers and exporters racing to capture share in a category reshaping fine jewelry retail.

— Filed Sun, 7 Jun, 2026, 08:03 IST · Source IBEF Blogs · Updated

IBEF blog highlights India's leadership in lab-grown diamonds, driven by innovation, sustainability, and rising global demand for ethical luxury, signaling growth opportunities for Indian jewelry retailers and exporters in this emerging category.

Why this matters

Signals India's structural pivot from natural to lab-grown diamonds, aligning domestic manufacturing strength with rising global ethical luxury demand and reshaping jewelry retail strategy.

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