HRD Antwerp opened a new certification laboratory in Hyderabad on January 31, 2026, to expand regional access to diamond and jewellery grading services for manufacturers and retailers in South India.

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.

In spite of an 8.76% dip in cut and polished diamond exports during April-November 2025, GJEPC remains optimistic about India’s export performance in 2026. The Council is looking forward to the BTA with the US, and should that take longer than expected, it will take all necessary measures in coordination with the government and stakeholders to support exports, and ensure continued growth, says Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.

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.

GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali, addressing Prime Minister Modi’s select industry meet, outlined a roadmap to make India the global hub for gems and jewellery with $100 billion exports by 2047.

The India-UK CETA is going to boost exports, create new jobs in the jewellery sector, and reinforce India’s position as a global leader in jewellery craftsmanship and trade, says Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has appealed to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for urgent relief measures to help the Indian gem and jewellery industry withstand the financial strain caused by the recent 50% tariff imposed by the United States, which threatens exports, jobs, and sector competitiveness.

A delegation from the GJEPC and EXIM Bank visited Hyderabad’s jewellery manufacturing hub to assess industry challenges and growth potential. The discussions with local stakeholders focused on export hurdles, technological advancements, and strategies to enhance global competitiveness

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s premier trade body for the gem and jewellery industry, has appointed Kirit Bhansali as Chairman and Shaunak Parikh as Vice Chairman following the completion of the COA Election 2024

The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body representing the Indian gem and jewellery industry, has announced its new leadership for the term 2025-26

Indian exporters are urging the government to allocate Rs 750 crore over three years to capitalise on a $25 billion export potential in the US, as evolving trade dynamics create new opportunities

At the India Gem & Jewellery Awards in Jaipur, Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, urged the Indian gems and jewellery industry to embrace innovation, sustainability, and technological advancements to maintain global competitiveness

The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) has issued a stark warning that the country’s gem and jewellery industry is at risk of losing its competitive edge due to high taxes, including an 18% Value-Added Tax (VAT)

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