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.

With the steep Trump tariffs now having come into play, the cutting, polishing, manufacturing and export hubs of India are facing severe problems, with joblessness and unit-closure a distinct possibility. The silver lining is that the GJEPC is hopeful of a solution, particularly in view of the advocacy efforts of its US counterparts, who are also working hard to impress upon the Trump administration that the high tariffs will have a deleterious effect on the US jewellery industry as well. In a free-wheeling conversation with Suneeta Kaul, Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, talks about the impact of the tariffs, the steps being taken to bring about some relief to the industry, its expectation from the government, and more.

In the inaugural IJ Talks session at PRET by Couture India, retail consultants and former Titan executives Prabhakar Mahadevan and Rajagopalan J shared actionable strategies drawn from the Theory of Constraints. The duo, which has experience advising brands like Malabar Gold and Diamonds and Tanishq, outlined five data-led principles to boost stock turns, margins, and profitability

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s premier trade body for the gem and jewellery industry, has appointed Kirit Bhansali as Chairman and Shaunak Parikh as Vice Chairman following the completion of the COA Election 2024

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’s gold market is witnessing a significant boost in demand following a major reduction in import duties

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) convened a pivotal meeting with Shri Sunil Barthwal, Commerce Secretary, to discuss and address pressing concerns affecting the Indian gems and jewellery sector

All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) hosted an inaugural one-day Gems and Jewellery Banking Summit at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai

The Gems & Jewellery Banking Summit was inaugurated today at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, marking a significant event for the industry

The second edition of the Kamakhya Gold Outlook event, held in Mumbai on May 17, 2024, brought together leading voices in the gold market to forecast and analyze future trends. Against the backdrop of soaring gold prices in India, industry luminaries convened to provide guidance on navigating the dynamic landscape and preparing for potential challenges and opportunities

On December 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Surat Diamond Bourse, lauding it as a symbol of 'New India's strength' and emphasizing its significance in showcasing the government's commitment to national progress

The World Gold Council (WGC) has published a new report titled ‘India Gold Market - Reform and growth’

Point to Gold Loan Triumph as Silver Jewelry Demand Surges Amid Festivals and Exports

The current brand ambassador for Jos Alukkas, Keerthy Suresh, will continue to represent both the gold and diamond brands of the jewellery company.