Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma unveiled the JJS 2026 theme poster on July 31 in Jaipur and accepted the invitation to inaugurate the exhibition on December 22.

Sitapura Gems and Jewellery Industry Association inaugurated its new Jugal Kishore Gupta Tower in Jaipur on July 29, bringing together leaders from GJEPC, NGJCI and GJC to strengthen industry collaboration.

With the U.S. Section 301 tariff regime taking effect on July 24, 2026, GJEPC says Indian gem and jewellery exports continue to face a 10% additional tariff despite policy compliance.

The Gem & Jewellery Council has cautioned that the US' 10% tariff on Indian imports could weaken export competitiveness, squeeze margins and impact jobs, urging government intervention through trade negotiations.

The International Institute of Gemology will hold its 32nd Convocation on August 11, 2026 in Mumbai, recognizing 150 graduates and highlighting AI’s role in future gems and jewellery education.

India’s gem and jewellery exports increased 26.51% year-on-year to $2.21 billion in June 2026, driven by stronger global demand, lower gold prices and growth across key product categories.

The Jaipur Jewellery Show Organizing Committee has unanimously elected Rajiv Jain as Chairman on July 20 in Jaipur, while naming Vimal Chand Surana Patron after his 19-year tenure.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a message for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, highlighting the Indian gem and jewellery sector's global growth ahead of the exhibition in Mumbai this August.

GJEPC expanded its outreach in Vietnam through meetings with jewellery trade bodies, retailers and wholesalers to encourage a larger buyer delegation for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 in Mumbai.

GJEPC hosted a networking meet in Tashkent on July 14, bringing Indian gem and jewellery exporters together with Uzbek trade stakeholders to explore partnerships and strengthen bilateral business opportunities.

Mumbai flagged off its first jewellery export consignment to the UK on July 15 under the India–UK CETA, marking nationwide shipments expected to benefit exporters through zero-duty market access.

GJEPC met officials at the Embassy of India in Bangkok to strengthen India-Thailand gem and jewellery trade ties and promote Thai buyer participation at IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 in Mumbai.

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.

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.