The Department of Commerce and GJEPC organized an outreach programme in Jaipur on 9 June, encouraging jewellery exporters to utilize India’s FTAs to expand exports and access global markets.

India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement on April 27, 2026, in New Delhi, enabling zero-duty access for Indian jewellery exports and phased tariff concessions on select imports.

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–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.

The Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India and APSSDC have formalized a partnership to roll out structured training, upskilling and RPL initiatives across Andhra Pradesh, strengthening workforce capabilities and enhancing employment opportunities in key jewellery clusters.

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 company intends to allocate roughly 40% of the raised capital to marketing initiatives, followed by bolstering its inventory and expanding its team

GJEPC joined forces with the Imitation Jewellery Manufacturers Association (IJMA) to host an insightful workshop on ‘How to Be a Successful Exporter’ in Mumbai on 2nd November

Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal flags-off the first consignment under India-Australia ECTA from Mumbai

Finance Ministry launches SOP for facilitating e-commerce jewellery exports through courier

Moreover, exports of diamond jewellery are also expected to get a fillip -- as it is, exports of gems and jewellery have already crossed the pre-COVID levels

GJEPC has said it is pleased that the Government considered its recommendation to reduce the customs duty on cut and polished diamonds, gemstones and sawn diamonds