The objective of Gemological Science International (GSI) is not just to issue reports, but to help the trade build credibility with its customers through transparent and consistent certification, and ensure that certification, testing and education remain aligned with how the jewellery business is actually conducted on the ground, says Ramit Kapur, Managing Director, GSI, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.

As jewellery buying shifts toward longer consideration cycles, retailers and manufacturers must reframe hesitation not as failure, but as a trust-led decision process shaped by permanence, complexity, and emotional alignment.

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.

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.

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 major step to simplify and accelerate the export of high-value shipments, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in partnership with Mumbai Customs, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Jewellery Hand Carriage Facilitation Centre at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Terminal 2

This initiative addresses exporters’ needs for round-the-clock access, particularly benefiting jewellers striving to meet stringent international shipping deadlines and global demand

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has rolled out a new version of the MSME-1 Form on its MCA V3 platform

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

Nearly four lakh workers in Surat, engaged in cutting and polishing lab-grown diamonds (LGD), are grappling with delayed wages

In a move that brings relief to the gem and jewellery industry, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has decided to postpone the implementation of revised wastage norms for exports. This decision follows advocacy efforts by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), highlighting the potential adverse impact on small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)

What does it take to be a good floor manager? Suneeta Kaul talks to a cross-section of jewellery retailers in an attempt to glean what kind of attributes they look for when hiring the perfect floor manager

Temasek Holdings, the Singaporean state investor, is reportedly considering investing $100 million in BlueStone, an Indian jewellery company, for a 20% stake. This potential investment would value BlueStone at close to $500 million.

Joyalukkas has withdrawn its $278 million initial public offering (IPO) saying it needed more time