Ahead of the India-UK CETA taking effect on July 15, 2026, GJEPC hosted a London Buyer-Seller Meet to connect Indian exporters with UK buyers and expand bilateral gem and jewellery trade.

The International Institute of Gemology has partnered with Polygon to connect students, alumni and Indian manufacturers with North American trade networks through industry access, content collaboration and business opportunities.

JAS 2026 opened on July 3 at JECC, Jaipur, where the Jewellers Association Jaipur signed an MoU with Dubai Jewellery Group to strengthen bilateral jewellery trade and industry collaboration.

Strong response from domestic and international trade visitors has prompted GJEPC to extend Phase 1 registration for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 until July 10 ahead of the August exhibition.

Union Minister Jitin Prasada inaugurated the Customs Export-Import Facilitation Centre at Mumbai’s SEEPZ-SEZ on June 19, 2026 to streamline customs processes, improve logistics and support exporters through integrated infrastructure.

De Beers Group advances its ‘Love, From Dad’ campaign in April 2026, expanding the INDRA retailer network across India to drive in-store activation, natural diamond demand and consumer engagement.

The 18th edition of IIJS Bharat-Signature is scheduled from January 8 2026 to January 12 2026 at the JIO World Convention Centre Bombay Exhibition Centre. The event is expected to unite the entire global gem and jewellery community under one roof. With a diverse array of exhibitors and industry leaders, the 18th edition promises to be a convergence of innovation, networking, and business opportunities.

In the run up to JJS 2025, a roadshow was held in Chennai at Hotel Taj Coromandel on October 4, 2025, with prominent jewellers from the city attending the event.

The Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS), India’s biggest B2C-cum-B2B jewellery exhibition, is set to return this December with a fresh new look and feel — starting with a complete revamp of its layout.

IIJS Tritiya took off on a grand note in Bangalore, with the show witnessing a significant increase in participation. As many as 500 new companies are joining the event, and over 15,000 retailers are expected from 500 cities across India

India and Thailand have reinforced their longstanding trade relations in the gem and jewellery sector with the signing of three pivotal Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) at the Bangkok Gem and Jewelry Fair (BGJF) 2025

India has officially taken on the role of Partner Country at INHORGENTA 2025, a significant milestone for the global gem and jewellery industry

The four-day extravaganza, ‘The December Show’ – Jaipur Jewellery Show 2024 (JJS), concluded with great enthusiasm and a grand finale at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC)

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has taken a significant step towards empowering artisans in North East India by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Limited (NEHHDC) to establish the Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery (IIGJ) in Guwahati