GJEPC has responded to the India–EU Free Trade Agreement, stating that zero-duty access for jewellery will support exports, improve competitiveness and help double bilateral gem and jewellery trade within three years.

Following the announcement of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali outlined its expected impact on exports, employment and market diversification for India’s gem and jewellery sector.

Ahead of the 27 January 2026 India-EU Summit in New Delhi, GJEPC has urged the Government of India to secure duty-free EU access for jewellery to expand exports and double bilateral trade.

In spite of an 8.76% dip in cut and polished diamond exports during April-November 2025, GJEPC remains optimistic about India’s export performance in 2026. The Council is looking forward to the BTA with the US, and should that take longer than expected, it will take all necessary measures in coordination with the government and stakeholders to support exports, and ensure continued growth, says Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.

India’s gem and jewellery exports to the US declined sharply in April–December 2025 amid tariff pressures, while growth in UAE, Hong Kong and FTA markets kept overall exports largely stable.

Day two of IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), NESCO, Goregaon, Mumbai, was marked by the formal inauguration of the venue, and new collection launches focused on lightweight gold jewellery.

The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is expected to improve price competitiveness and market access for Indian gem and jewellery exporters, with tariff benefits supporting higher exports to New Zealand.

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.

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 proud moment for the British Asian jewellery community, PureJewels was among the select names invited to showcase handcrafted jewellery at the official celebration of the UK–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), hosted at Chequers, the official country residence of the UK Prime Minister.

Signed on 24 July 2025, the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (CETA) grants Indian jewellery duty-free entry into the UK — opening the door to a surge in exports and bilateral economic growth.

The recently signed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to significantly reshape the landscape for Indian gem and jewellery exports, granting zero-duty access to the UK market for the first time. The agreement removes existing tariffs of up to 4% on jewellery exports, delivering an immediate competitive edge for Indian exporters and reducing cost pressures across the supply chain

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

India's gold imports fell by 4.23% to USD 12.64 billion from April to July 2024-25, reflecting global economic uncertainties, according to recent government data