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.

Jaipur-based jewellery manufacturer Brij will present its D Standard collection at JCK Las Vegas 2026, combining flexible Nitinol technology with natural diamond jewellery to strengthen its international market positioning.

India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement on April 27, 2026, in New Delhi, enabling zero-duty access for Indian jewellery exports and phased tariff concessions on select imports.

GJEPC’s IGJS Jaipur 2026, held April 9–11 in Jaipur, hosts 85 companies and over 230 global buyers, reinforcing India’s sourcing position amid geopolitical shifts and evolving trade dynamics.

Despite a sharp contraction in shipments to the United States, India’s gems and jewellery exports show resilience, supported by strong growth in the UAE, Hong Kong and emerging global markets.

The EU-India FTA offers a significant boost to India’s gems and jewellery industry through reduced tariffs, easier market access, and improved competitiveness in Europe. The pact is expected to accelerate exports, attract investment, strengthen manufacturing, and reinforce India’s position as a trusted global sourcing hub for premium jewellery, says Suneeta Kaul.

IIJS Signature is the first jewellery event of 2026, and it will set the tone for the rest of the year, says Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.

Celebrating 22 consecutive years, GJEPC’s India Pavilion at Jewellery Arabia 2025 brings 58 exhibitors together to engage high-intent Gulf buyers and strengthen India’s position in key West Asian jewellery markets.

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.

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) will host the first Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition (SAJEX 2025) from September 11–13 at the Jeddah Superdome, in what is being seen as a major step in strengthening jewellery trade ties between India and Saudi Arabia.

HRD Antwerp, Europe’s leading authority in diamond grading and certification, has officially launched its operations at the Bharat Ratnam Mega Common Facility Centre (CFC) in Mumbai.

India’s apparel and jewellery exporters are preparing for a potential decline in U.S. orders following the imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian imports by the United States, which takes effect today.

In a landmark move to expand India’s gem and jewellery exports, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), with support from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has announced the launch of SAJEX – The Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition, the first-ever dedicated B2B gem and jewellery fair in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.