GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali highlights steady April–October export performance, seasonal October softness, policy-driven competitiveness, and the real context behind gold import trends, outlining a confident growth trajectory for India’s gem and jewellery sector.

GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali, addressing Prime Minister Modi’s select industry meet, outlined a roadmap to make India the global hub for gems and jewellery with $100 billion exports by 2047.

H.E. Dr. Abdulnasser Alshaali, the UAE Ambassador to India, visited the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) head office and the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai on January 23, 2025. Accompanied by a delegation of senior officials, the visit focused on leveraging the Indo-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to boost bilateral trade in the gems and jewellery sector, discussing investment opportunities, visa policies, and enhanced collaboration

The 51st India Gem & Jewellery Awards, held in Jaipur, recognised the outstanding contributions of industry leaders while celebrating innovation, sustainability, and global excellence. The event reaffirmed India’s position as a global jewellery powerhouse and inspired the next generation of artisans and entrepreneurs

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recently hosted an interactive session with leading bankers in Mumbai on October 17, focusing on the current industry outlook and exploring new opportunities for collaboration with financial institutions

India is preparing to address concerns over the sharp rise in silver imports from the UAE under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The issue, centered around rules of origin for concessional duties, will be discussed during a joint task force meeting between the two nations next week

The 4th edition of the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) Dubai 2024, organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), has officially launched. With a goal to increase India’s gem and jewellery exports to the UAE by 20% in FY 2024-25, the event highlights the deepening trade relations between the two nations

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) marked a significant milestone on 24th September 2024, with the inauguration of the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) training and skilling centre in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra

Oman's Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, HE Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, recently met with top Indian jewellers in Mumbai, inviting them to establish manufacturing bases in Oman

The Indian government is pushing for revisions to the India-UAE Free Trade Agreement, following recommendations from the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) to withdraw duty concessions on precious metals and jewellery

The Indian Government has increased the customs duty on imports of gold alloys under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE, aiming to close a loophole exploited by bullion dealers that led to significant market distortions and revenue loss

Union Minister Piyush Goyal recently celebrated the inauguration of the Bharat Ratnam – Mega Common Facility Center (CFC) at SEEPZ, emphasizing its pivotal role in India's gem and jewellery industry

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

In a remarkable achievement, exports of Plain Gold Jewellery surged by an impressive 61.72% to US$ 6792.24 million in FY 2023-24, compared to US$ 4199.96 million in FY 2022-23