Union Budget 2026–27 makes strong push for MSMEs, signals stability and cautious optimism
Union Budget 2026-27 makes a strong push for MSMEs, with a Rs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund; besides, it enables faster payments via mandatory TReDS for CPSE purchases. Overall, the Budget emphasizes fiscal prudence, infrastructure creation, and ease of doing business. For a sector navigating global uncertainty, shifting consumer preferences, and rising compliance standards, it is stability that the enabler.
IIJS Tritiya: Quiet Confidence in a Changing Market
IIJS Tritiya 2025, held in Bengaluru, showcased the resilience and innovation of India’s gem and jewellery industry amid global headwinds. With cautious, yet committed buyers, strategic government support — including the announcement of a proposed mega jewellery park — and a strong emphasis on craftsmanship and technology, the show reinforced India’s growing stature in global jewellery trade
IIJS Tritiya: Karnataka Proposes Land for Jewellery Park Near Intl. Airport
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
Budget 2025-26 has put India on the Growth Path, Industry Leaders say
Industry leaders have praised the Union Budget for boosting consumer demand through tax reforms, increasing disposable income, and supporting economic growth
Gold Jewellery Industry Revenue Expected to Grow 13-15% in FY25: ICRA
The Indian gold jewellery industry is poised for significant growth in the financial year 2025 (FY25), with revenue expected to increase by 13-15%, according to a report by ICRA
Jewellery Industry Leaders Voice Budget Expectations Ahead of Announcement
As India anticipates the forthcoming budget set to be unveiled by the end of July, leaders in the jewellery sector, including PNG Jewellers and Khimji Jewellers, have articulated their expectations
Vipul Shah Takes Charge as Chairman of The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council For The Term September 2022- September 2024
Kirit Bhansali gets elected for the post of Vice Chairman, GJEPC
Customs duty on cut & polished diamonds, gemstones cut to 5%
In her Budget speech, the Finance Minister said that customs duty on cut and polished diamonds and gemstones would be reduced to 5% from the existing 7.5%
What Jewellers Across India Expect From Union Budget 2021? Reduce Import Duty On Gold, Simplify Import Process, Nurture MSME Gold And Jewellery Traders
India’s economic slowdown which began before the lockdown of 2020, eventually brought the whole economy on its knees. Therefore this budget will have to be truly ground breaking in order to resurrect the Indian economy. Here’s what industry personnel expect of the Union Budget of 2021
GJEPC Seeks Special Assistance For Gems & Jewellery Small Scale Exporters From MSME Ministry
The GJEPC made a representation on the key focus areas pertaining to Gems & Jewellery to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector to Shri. Nitin Gadkari, Minister of MSME, Government of India, on 6th August
A Resilient Industry attends Manthan 2019 Despite Mumbai's Torrential Downpour
As Mumbai practically came to a standstill owing to incessant rains over the last 24 hours, the gems and jewellery industry got together at the Manthan conclave today to learn from the best of the best
Jewellers expecting a good run this Akshaya Tritiya
After a dull 2016, jewellers are expecting a good run this year with an increase in around 15 per cent in sales, reports Kavita Parab.
Is strike the ultimate solution to end worries of jewellers?
It's not only loss of crores of rupees everyday but also about the artisans who are losing on their source of livelihood.
Retail Growth in Emerging Areas - The Realm of Rents
In this article, we talk about emerging areas suitable for retail expansion in 2015-16 based on their strategic locations, upcoming infrastructure developments, arbitrage opportunities and availability of land for development.
Norms on gold imports tightened further by RBI
RBI asked banks not to sell gold imported on consignment basis to jewellers on outright basis.

