Ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, leading jewellery retailers, manufacturers and industry bodies outline expectations on GST, import duties, exports, digital gold regulation, working capital, and policy reforms to strengthen growth.

The India-UK CETA is going to boost exports, create new jobs in the jewellery sector, and reinforce India’s position as a global leader in jewellery craftsmanship and trade, says Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.

In a major step to simplify and accelerate the export of high-value shipments, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in partnership with Mumbai Customs, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Jewellery Hand Carriage Facilitation Centre at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Terminal 2

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) marked a significant milestone with the Silver Jubilee celebration of its Eastern Regional Office in Kolkata. The event witnessed the presence of key industry leaders and highlighted future growth strategies, collaborations, and initiatives to strengthen India’s global position in the gem and jewellery trade

GJEPC Chairman Shri Vipul Shah presented key recommendations for the gem & jewellery trade at today's pre-budget meeting with Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman

Commerce ministry decides to extend RoDTEP scheme benefits to SEZ units

GJEPC, the representative body for India's international gem and jewelry trade, has put forth numerous suggestions to the Government in anticipation of the forthcoming budget

IIJS Premiere is simultaneously organised at two venues - the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) from 3rd to 7th August, and the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) from 4th to 8th August

The speakers were welcomed by Ashok Seth, the Regional Chairman of the Northern Region, and Anil Sankhwal, CoA Member, GJEPC.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget on the Parliament on February 1, 2023. With the approaching central elections, popular consensus on this year’s budget is that it would be growth-oriented, with a focus on infrastructure, inflation, manufacturing and rural economy

A reduced import duty will make gold smuggling less attractive and will eventually drive the illegal gold out of the markets.

Exports of plain gold jewellery continues its upward trajectory post India-UAE CEPA

The Department also sets a merchandise export target of $45.7bn for FY 2022-23

GJEPC held a member outreach programme, titled GJEPC Connect, to increase awareness and facilitate business and trade