Brands
Tanishq shines bright with Diamonds Do Good honour in Las Vegas
MUMBAI: Tanishq and Mia by Tanishq, the jewellery jewels in the Tata crown, have clinched the prestigious Diamonds Do Good Purpose-Driven Business Leadership Award at the 2025 ceremony held in Las Vegas. The glittering accolade was collected by Titan Co chief executive -jewellery division Ajoy Chawla on behalf of both brands.
Hosted by the Diamonds Do Good Foundation, the awards shine a spotlight on leaders in the natural diamond industry who are setting the global standard for responsible luxury. Tanishq and Mia were lauded for embedding ethics, traceability, sustainability, and community upliftment deep into their supply chain — proving that doing good and doing well can indeed go hand in hand.
Central to this honour is Titan’s Supplier Engagement Protocol (TSEP), a 4P framework covering Place, People, Process, and Planet — with third-party audits and full compliance with the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS). The brands also advocate gold exchange to reduce mining impact and have established artisan parks to provide safe, clean and dignified workspaces for India’s legendary karigars.
The brands were especially recognised for:
* Championing full traceability in diamond sourcing
* Uplifting India’s artisan communities
* Driving sustainability from mine to market
* Redefining responsible luxury in the global South
In his acceptance speech, Chawla invoked Tata patriarch Jamsetji Tata, quoting: “In a free enterprise, the community is not just another stakeholder in business but is, in fact, the very purpose of its existence.” He added, “Tanishq is the living expression of that belief — every piece we design is a tribute to the values of those who wear it, and the hands that shape it.”
This win underscores the Tata Group’s commitment to purpose before profit — and Tanishq’s promise that the journey to ‘being good’ is as enduring as the sparkle of a well-cut diamond.
Brands
6 in 10 face bias, 58 per cent delay care: India’s LGBTQIA+ health crisis
Study highlights bias in care and unsafe spaces shaping everyday choices
MUMBAI: A significant number of LGBTQIA+ women in India are putting off essential healthcare, with 58 per cent reporting delays or avoidance due to discrimination, according to a new study. The figure is the highest among five countries surveyed, pointing to deep-rooted systemic challenges.
The research, conducted by Kantar in partnership with DIVA Charitable Trust and The Curve Foundation, draws insights from over 3,200 LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary individuals globally. Released around Lesbian Visibility Week, the findings highlight how bias continues to shape access to care.
In India, 60 per cent of respondents said they had faced discrimination in healthcare settings, often feeling dismissed or not taken seriously by providers. This has led many to delay seeking treatment, underscoring how trust deficits in the system directly impact health decisions.
The study also reflects broader social realities. Instances of verbal or physical abuse were commonly reported across platforms such as social media, public transport and social venues, reinforcing a persistent sense of insecurity in everyday life.
At the same time, expectations from brands are evolving. In India, 78 per cent of respondents believe companies should actively contribute to advancing diversity and inclusion, signalling a growing demand for corporate accountability.
Kantar India HR head Mridul Shekhar said, “LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people remain underrepresented and overlooked. Their experiences are shaped by uneven access to care and systems not designed with them in mind. When people are invisible in data, they become invisible in decision-making.”
DIVA Charitable Trust executive director Lady Phyll added, “When people delay healthcare because they fear discrimination, we are no longer talking about symbolic inclusion. These are life decisions driven by the need to feel safe.”
The findings underline a stark reality. While awareness around inclusion is growing, bridging the gap between intent and lived experience remains an urgent priority.
