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Mumbai is hosting the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 from May 11 to May 14, 2026, under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. India assumed the Chair of the Kimberley Process on January 1, 2026, focusing on the theme of credibility, compliance, and consumer confidence in the natural diamond sector. The meeting includes representatives from 86 countries and the European Union. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme was established to prevent conflict diamonds from entering legitimate global markets. India’s role as a major global hub for diamond cutting and polishing further strengthens its importance in the international diamond trade and regulatory framework.