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/

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.

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.

India adopts IS 19469:2025 on January 15, 2026, reserving the term “diamond” exclusively for natural diamonds, mandating clear disclosure for laboratory-grown diamonds to address consumer confusion and standardize trade practices.

GJEPC launched JewelStart on January 12, 2026, in Mumbai at IIJS Bharat Signature to create a structured incubation and acceleration platform supporting innovation, startups, and MSMEs across the gem and jewellery value chain.

Candere, the lifestyle jewellery brand by Kalyan Jewellers, expanded its Maharashtra retail presence on January 5, 2026, with new stores in Kandivali, Nashik and Kolhapur to strengthen market reach.

Gargi by P.N. Gadgil and Sons marked its four-year milestone in Pune on December 1 2025, outlining growth plans after reporting Q2 FY25-26 sales, profits and continued national retail expansion.

GJEPC’s White Paper receives high-level endorsement during President Murmu’s State Visit to Botswana, advancing plans for a direct India–Botswana diamond trade route designed to strengthen MSME access, transparency and bilateral growth.

IIGJ Lab, a GJEPC initiative, has revised its ruby treatment terminology to match leading global gemmological practices, simplifying clarity-enhancement descriptions and strengthening transparency for gemstone manufacturers, traders, and retailers across India.

GJEPC strengthens India–Botswana bilateral trade ties as its Gujarat leadership and top diamond exporters join President Droupadi Murmu’s official delegation, presenting handcrafted Indian artistry to President Duma Boko during the state visit.

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.

Festive demand during Diwali and Dhanteras propels Senco Gold & Diamonds to its highest monthly sales ever, overcoming record gold prices with strong design-led collections, positive sentiment, and strategic offers.