India’s gem and jewellery exports totalled $4.27 billion in April-May 2026, while GJEPC urged the government to address gold supply constraints and regulatory issues affecting export manufacturing.

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.

GJEPC inaugurated the India Pavilion and India Design Gallery at JCK Las Vegas 2026, showcasing 33 exporters and award-winning jewellery designs to strengthen India's global market presence.

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council has joined the Natural Diamond Council as a member, becoming the first industry body under the Luanda Accord framework to formalize participation.

India concluded the Kimberley Process Intersessional 2026 in Mumbai after four days of discussions on compliance, transparency and governance reforms aimed at strengthening confidence in the natural diamond trade.

IAGES appointed GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali as Nominee Director on May 11, 2026, adding industry and institutional experience to support the association’s objectives and sector development initiatives.

As India raises gold import duty to 15%, leading jewellery players and trade bodies support gold conservation measures while warning of liquidity pressure, export challenges and rising risks to MSMEs.

The Forum on KP Dialogue 2026, held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, under India’s Kimberley Process Chairmanship 2026, discussed issues such as credibility, consumer confidence, compliance, and the evolving future of responsible natural diamonds, reports Khursheed Mistry.

The KP Dialogue Forum will be held in Mumbai on May 10, 2026, bringing together global diamond industry stakeholders to discuss credibility, consumer confidence and compliance across the supply chain.

Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery Lab has introduced origin determination reports for Paraiba tourmalines, expanding its coloured gemstone certification services amid growing demand for provenance verification and standardized gemstone nomenclature.

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.

De Beers Group, GJEPC and JioStar have launched a natural diamond promotion campaign during India’s cricket season, integrating jewellery styling, player-led storytelling and branded segments to strengthen consumer engagement.

Italian Exhibition Group’s Oroarezzo 2026 will bring together jewellery manufacturers, technology suppliers and international buyers in Arezzo from May 9–12, with expanded focus on export diversification and emerging markets.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated IIGJ Udupi on April 28, in Karnataka, highlighting skilling, employment and industry-led training, while IIGJ signed an MoU with IIT Madras for lab-grown diamond certification.