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.
Economic Survey flags gems and jewellery impact on trade, inflation and credit
India’s Economic Survey FY25–26 outlines how the gems and jewellery sector shaped exports, gold imports, inflation and lending, highlighting diversification gains and rising macro pressures for policymakers and industry.
Aisshpra Gems & Jewels Inaugurates Sultanpur’s Largest Jewellery Showroom with Cabinet Minister Shri Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’
Aisshpra Gems & Jewels, Uttar Pradesh’s trusted jewellery house since 1940, expands its footprint with Sultanpur’s largest showroom, offering diverse collections, heritage craftsmanship, and transparent pricing, inaugurated by Cabinet Minister Shri Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’.
Tariff-free jewellery access reshapes UK–India trade
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.
RBI’s Repo Rate Cut Welcomed as a Boost for Economic Growth and Gold Investments
Dr. Renisha Chainani, Head of Research at Augmont, has welcomed the Reserve Bank of India’s consecutive repo rate cuts, highlighting their potential to ease financial burdens, stimulate economic growth, and bolster confidence in gold as a trusted investment amid changing market dynamics
De Beers Projects Doubling of India's Diamond Jewellery Market by 2030
De Beers Group, the global diamond powerhouse, anticipates that India's diamond jewellery market will double by 2030, driven by robust economic growth and evolving consumer preferences. This projection was shared by De Beers CEO Al Cook during his recent visit to India
Silver Set to Outshine Gold as Analysts Predict Stronger Gains
Silver is poised to outperform gold in the coming months, with analysts citing a widening gold-to-silver ratio and strengthening industrial demand as key drivers. Investment experts are increasingly recommending silver for higher returns, particularly as India's silver ETF market gains traction
India's Gems and Jewellery Market Set for Remarkable Growth, Poised to Reach USD 168.62 Billion by 2030
India’s gems and jewellery industry is on track for significant expansion, with market value projected to soar to USD 168.62 billion by 2030, according to the latest report from Research and Markets
Budget 2025-26 has put India on the Growth Path, Industry Leaders say
Industry leaders have praised the Union Budget for boosting consumer demand through tax reforms, increasing disposable income, and supporting economic growth
World Gold Council Urges Government to Maintain Gold Import Duty in Budget 2025
The World Gold Council (WGC) has expressed concerns about the potential hike in gold import duties in India’s upcoming Union Budget for 2025
A Dazzling Confluence: IIJS Signature 2025 Illuminates India’s Jewellery Industry
IIJS Signature 2025, hosted by GJEPC in Mumbai, has emerged as a landmark event in the jewellery industry, drawing over 25,000 trade visitors from 800+ Indian cities and 60 countries, with more than 1,500 exhibitors and 3,000 stalls. The event, which opened its doors in Mumbai today, underscores India's rising prominence in the global jewellery market, blending craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology and international collaborations
Celebrating Excellence at the 51st India Gem & Jewellery Awards
The 51st India Gem & Jewellery Awards, held in Jaipur, recognised the outstanding contributions of industry leaders while celebrating innovation, sustainability, and global excellence. The event reaffirmed India’s position as a global jewellery powerhouse and inspired the next generation of artisans and entrepreneurs
GJEPC Launches Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery Training Centre in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) marked a significant milestone on 24th September 2024, with the inauguration of the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) training and skilling centre in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
Budget 2024-25 a recipe for growth, industry leaders say
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget has been hailed by the gems and jewellery industry, with stakeholders calling the duty cuts a long-awaited step in the right direction
LBMA & WGC Advocate for Gold Reclassification as High-Quality Liquid Asset Under Basel III
In a landmark effort to enhance financial market stability and liquidity, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the World Gold Council (WGC) have embarked on a mission to reclassify gold as a High-Quality Liquid Asset (HQLA) under Basel III guidelines

