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.

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–Oman CEPA abolishes duty on Indian gems and jewellery in Oman from December 2026, with GJEPC projecting exports rising from $ 35 million to $ 150 million within three years.

Signed on 24 July 2025, the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (CETA) grants Indian jewellery duty-free entry into the UK — opening the door to a surge in exports and bilateral economic growth.

The recently signed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to significantly reshape the landscape for Indian gem and jewellery exports, granting zero-duty access to the UK market for the first time. The agreement removes existing tariffs of up to 4% on jewellery exports, delivering an immediate competitive edge for Indian exporters and reducing cost pressures across the supply chain

Industry leaders have praised the Union Budget for boosting consumer demand through tax reforms, increasing disposable income, and supporting economic growth

The Government of India has announced the reintroduction of the Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA) Scheme, aiming to boost India’s competitiveness in the global diamond trade and support the domestic industry

The Indian government has announced revised wastage norms for the export of gold, silver, and platinum jewellery, set to take effect on January 1, 2025

Oman's Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, HE Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, recently met with top Indian jewellers in Mumbai, inviting them to establish manufacturing bases in Oman

On August 17, 2024, representatives from the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and Customs officials held a crucial meeting to address key issues affecting India's diamond and jewelry industry

The Indian government is pushing for revisions to the India-UAE Free Trade Agreement, following recommendations from the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) to withdraw duty concessions on precious metals and jewellery

GJEPC Chairman Shri Vipul Shah presented key recommendations for the gem & jewellery trade at today's pre-budget meeting with Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman

The Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) has proposed the establishment of a jewellery export facilitation centre at GIFT IFSC in Gandhinagar

Dubai Duty Free, the world's busiest airport retailer at Dubai International, set a new revenue record in 2023, totalling 7.885 billion UAE dirhams ($2.16 billion). The surge is credited to robust gold demand, making it the third-largest category. Gold sales constituted 10% of total revenue, a notable increase from its 2019 ranking