India on Tuesday inaugurated the Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai under its Chairship, bringing together global representatives from participating countries, industry bodies and civil society groups to discuss the future of responsible and sustainable diamond trade.

The four-day meeting, held from May 11 to May 14, focused on strengthening monitoring, compliance and consumer confidence in the global natural diamond value chain.

Addressing the inaugural session, KP Chair 2026 Suchindra Misra said the Kimberley Process has played a significant role in supporting peace, protecting livelihoods and promoting legitimate diamond trade across producing nations.

The meeting featured deliberations by various working groups and committees on key aspects of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), including monitoring and compliance measures, artisanal and alluvial diamond production, statistical systems, and steps to reinforce confidence in ethically sourced natural diamonds. Participants also exchanged views on emerging challenges facing the diamond industry and explored collaborative approaches to strengthen transparency and responsible sourcing practices.

Senior officials from the Department of Commerce, representatives of Kimberley Process participant nations, members of the World Diamond Council, Civil Society Coalition representatives and other stakeholders attended the meeting.

India's Chairship theme for 2026 centres on the "3Cs" — credibility, compliance and consumer confidence — with a focus on promoting responsibly sourced natural diamonds through international cooperation and dialogue.