India-U.S. Trade Agreement to Bring Relief to Gems & Jewellery Exporters: GJEPC
The GJEPC has welcomed the India-U.S, trade agreement announcement, saying the move could ease tariff pressures and provide much-needed relief to India's gem and jewellery exporters/
EU-India FTA: Boost to competitiveness, level playing field vis-à-vis non-FTA nations
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.
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.
De Beers is investing more in natural diamond marketing than it has in over a decade: David Johnson, De Beers Group
In order to meet the challenges of the diamond industry head on, De Beers has devised a multi-pronged strategy – the major steps include upping investment in marketing, participating in the Luanda Accord, developing a range of category campaigns, collaborating with key retail partners to grow demand, and investing in branded marketing programmes for its own retail businesses, says David Johnson, VP, Global External Communications, De Beers Group, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.
Jewellery industry flags tax, duty and regulatory priorities ahead of Budget 2026
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, leading jewellery retailers, manufacturers and industry bodies outline expectations on GST, import duties, exports, digital gold regulation, working capital, and policy reforms to strengthen growth.
IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 winds down at JWCC
Over four days, IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 saw brisk business take place at JWCC; retailers focused on couture differentiation, lightweight gold, gemstone statements, and silver jewellery, reflecting evolving buying behaviour across daily-wear, bridal, and emerging categories.
IIJS Signature 2026: What exhibitors have to say about multi-purpose jewellery
While multipurpose jewellery is seeing rising interest, exhibitors at IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 say that it might be a bit too early to call it a trend, finds out Khursheed Mistry.
Belgium Eases Hiring Rules to Boost Diamond Polishing and Sorting Capacity
The Flemish Government approved a policy effective January 1 2026 allowing Antwerp diamond companies to hire foreign polishers and sorters through faster permits to meet rising demand driven by the US duty advantage.
GJEPC Hosts De Beers’ Sean Lin to Advance Collaboration on Boosting Natural Diamond Demand in China
De Beers VP Sales Sean Lin meets GJEPC leadership in Mumbai to discuss strengthening natural diamond demand in China, market recovery signals, and deeper collaboration on retail promotion and consumer education.
Gargi by P.N. Gadgil & Sons Announces Black Friday Sale Across 100+ Stores
Gargi by P.N. Gadgil & Sons rolls out nationwide Black Friday promotions from November 28–30, offering flat 25% discounts across silver, brass fashion jewellery and diamond jewellery making charges to drive festive-season gifting.
US consumers will be sensitive to tariff-related price increases: Paul Zimnisky
The recent imposition of steep tariffs by the Trump administration on diamonds imported from India has sent ripples across the US diamond jewellery sector. India being the primary supplier of polished diamonds to America, the world’s largest consumer market, the tariffs have caused supply chain disruptions, and are likely to lead to rising product costs. Prices are expected to go up, once the existing inventory depletes, unless a deal is reached between the US and India. Suneeta Kaul speaks with Paul Zimnisky, renowned diamond industry analyst, to gain insights into the fallout of the tariffs, and how they are reshaping buying behaviour and pricing strategies in the US.
India’s Gem & Jewellery Exports Show Resilience Despite Global Headwinds: GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali
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.
GJSCI Partners with APSSDC to Boost Jewellery Sector Skills Through STT, Upskilling & RPL Programmes
The Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India and APSSDC have formalized a partnership to roll out structured training, upskilling and RPL initiatives across Andhra Pradesh, strengthening workforce capabilities and enhancing employment opportunities in key jewellery clusters.
JJS Exhibitors Meet Sets the Stage for a Landmark 2025 Edition with New Floor Plan and Global Participation
The JJS Exhibitors Meet previewed a significantly expanded show with a new floor plan, global delegations, leadership insights and the upcoming JJS–IJ Design Awards, reinforcing JJS’s status as a premier B2B jewellery platform.
GJEPC Welcomes Export Promotion Mission as Catalyst for USD 100 Billion Gem & Jewellery Export Vision
The GJEPC hails the Union Cabinet’s Export Promotion Mission as a transformative step that strengthens MSMEs, boosts global competitiveness, and accelerates India’s journey toward $ 100 billion gem and jewellery exports by 2047.
