India leads the 2026 Kimberley process meeting in Mumbai, focusing on ethical trade, consumer trust, and eliminating conflict diamonds.
MUMBAI
A major international meeting to protect the global diamond trade began in Mumbai this week, with India leading the way as the 2026 Chair.
The Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting, running till May 14th , brings together experts and leaders from 86 countries to ensure that natural diamonds are traded fairly and peacefully.
Suchindra Misra, the Chair of the 2026 meeting, explained that this process is vital for supporting livelihoods and maintaining peace in countries that produce diamonds. The main goal is to keep “conflict diamonds”, stones used to fund wars out of the legitimate market. By using a strict certification system, the group ensures that the diamonds in jewelry stores are ethically sourced.
India is currently one of the world’s top centers for cutting and polishing diamonds, making its leadership very important. For 2026, India has introduced a theme focused on the “3Cs”- credibility, compliance, and consumer confidence. The government wants to make sure that when someone buys a diamond, they can trust that it was mined and sold in a responsible way.
Over the next few days, teams will meet to discuss better ways to monitor the trade and support small-scale miners. By working together, these international groups hope to face new challenges and keep natural diamonds a symbol of sustainable beauty. This meeting is a big step in making the diamond industry more transparent and trustworthy for shoppers all around the world.
