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.
73rd Bangkok Gems Fair to Generate Over $150 Million in Trade
DITP and GIT announced the 73rd Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, to be held February 22–26, 2026 in Bangkok, with expanded exhibition space and trade value projected to exceed $ 150 million.
Vicenzaoro January 2026: United States Leads as Global Jewellery Industry Converges in Vicenza
Vicenzaoro January 2026 attracted global buyers led by the US, UK, India and Germany, reinforcing its role as a key sourcing and technology hub amid volatile metal prices and shifting international trade dynamics.
GJEPC Welcomes India as Kimberley Process Chair for 2026
GJEPC welcomes India’s election as Kimberley Process Chair for 2026, effective January 1, following December 2025 consensus approval, reinforcing India’s role in governing global rough diamond trade.
Shineshilpi Launches ‘The Shine House’ B2B Jewellery Hub in Mumbai
Shineshilpi has announced the launch of The Shine House, a new B2B jewellery sourcing hub in Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbai, expanding its infrastructure to support retailers and manufacturers with centralised operations.
IGI Expressions™ 2025–26 Opens Global Jewellery Design Contest with ‘Ocean Depths’ Theme
IGI launches the 5th edition of its global design contest, inviting creators worldwide to interpret oceanic mystery through jewellery, with free entry, nine cash prizes, and expert jury recognition.
GJEPC Welcomes Export Promotion Mission as Catalyst for USD 100 Billion Gem & Jewellery Export Vision
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.
GSI’s CSP Students Gain First-Hand Experience at Sri Lanka’s Rakwana Gem Deposits
The Gemological Science International (GSI) Colored Stone Professional (CSP) Diploma programme recently took its students on an immersive journey to Sri Lanka’s renowned Rakwana Gem Deposit, offering first-hand exposure to gemstone mining, processing, and trading.
JJS Synergy – Roadshow in preparation for the December Show
In the run up to JJS 2025, a roadshow was held in Chennai at Hotel Taj Coromandel on October 4, 2025, with prominent jewellers from the city attending the event.
Gold Crosses Rs. 1 Lakh Mark per 10 Grams, But Jewellers Worry Over Slow Festive Demand
Gold prices in India surged past Rs. 1 lakh per 10 grams this week, raising concerns among jewellers just ahead of the crucial Raksha Bandhan and Diwali season
GJEPC Targets Saudi Arabia’s USD 1.1 Trillion Economy with Launch of SAJEX to Boost Jewellery Exports
In a landmark move to expand India’s gem and jewellery exports, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), with support from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has announced the launch of SAJEX – The Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition, the first-ever dedicated B2B gem and jewellery fair in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
GJEPC Urges Government Action Against Proposed US Reciprocal Tariffs
The Indian gems and jewellery industry is facing a potential challenge as the United States considers imposing reciprocal tariffs. In response, key industry leaders have engaged with government officials to discuss the implications and seek intervention to protect India’s export interests
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
DHL Express Partners with GJEPC to Boost Global Jewellery Exports
DHL Express has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) to facilitate the international shipping of India-crafted jewellery
Indian Exporters Seek Rs 750 Crore Fund to Leverage US Opportunities Amid Tariff Shifts
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

