Agenda
Session Description:
This session will unpack key insights into the evolving consumer landscape, exploring what drives today’s buyers, how their aspirations and values shape purchase decisions, and the emerging trends redefining adornment. With a special focus on the diamond market, the talk will shed light on shifting perceptions, the growing demand for authenticity, and the blend of tradition with modernity that defines the choices of the new-age consumer.
Richa Singh, Managing Director, India & Middle East, Natural Diamond Council
Session Description:
As global demand for authenticity, sustainability, and cultural richness
grows, Indian jewellery is finding renewed relevance far beyond its borders. This power panel
unites industry titans and new-age pioneers who are not only preserving heritage but also
redefining what it means to be an iconic brand in today’s world. From traditional craftsmanship to
the rise of lab-grown diamonds and cutting-edge design, the conversation will explore how India’s
leading jewellery houses are building global footprints through innovation, digital-first
storytelling, and brand-led expansion-while keeping legacy at the core and luxury within reach.
Speakers:
• Prida Tiasuwan, Chairman, Pranda Group
• Anand Lukhi, Founder & CEO, Lukson
• Ricky Vasandani, CEO & Co-founder, Solitario
• Hiren Kotak, Co-Founder & Director, Kohira Diamonds
• Moderator- Ahmed Aftab Naqvi, Global CEO & Co-Founder, Gozoop
Session Description:
Journey through the exquisite world of Indian jewellery, where craftsmanship
is more than art- it’s legacy. From the intricate meenakari of Jaipur to the fiery kundan work of
Rajasthan, each technique tells a story tempered by fire and time. This session delves into how
these age-old traditions continue to inspire contemporary masterpieces, blending heritage with
innovation to create jewellery that is truly eternal.
Poonam Soni, Founder, Poonam Soni Signature Line
Parag Shah, CEO, KISNA Diamond & Gold Jewellery
Session Description: This session will discuss on how CaratLane scaled D2C jewellery marketing and built a strong online brand. From pioneering virtual try-ons to building one of India’s most loved D2C jewellery brands, CaratLane stands as a masterclass in modern brand-building. Discover the strategic pivots, marketing decisions, and digital innovations that made CaratLane the blueprint for new-age desirability in Indian jewellery.
Speakers:
Gurukeerthi Gurunathan, Co-Founder & CTO, CaratLane
Moderator: Ahmed Aftab Naqvi, Global CEO & Co-Founder, Gozoop
Mohit Shrivastava, Associate Vice President, Coherent Market Insights
Sitaram Kunte, IAS Officer (Retd.), Former Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra
