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.
We are optimistic about India’s diamond export trajectory in 2026 Sabyasachi Ray, ED, GJEPC
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.
Overseas manufacturing, supply chain adjustments to counter tariff hike: GJEPC
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) met on Friday to address the sharp rise in US tariffs on Indian jewellery, which now stand at 25%–32%, threatening the export segment. Discussions covered the scale of the impact, the need to explore legal and operational intricacies, and long-term strategies to protect the sector.
Titan Mulls Shifting Jewellery Manufacturing to Gulf Amid Rising US-India Trade Tensions
India's largest jeweller and watchmaker Titan is considering relocating part of its manufacturing operations to the Middle East, aiming to preserve low-tariff access to the U.S. market in the face of mounting trade frictions between Washington and New Delhi.
Oman Invites Indian Jewellers to Establish Manufacturing Base Amid Strengthening Economic Ties
Oman's Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, HE Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, recently met with top Indian jewellers in Mumbai, inviting them to establish manufacturing bases in Oman
Gold imports show steep fall
Gold imports dip 14.23 per cent to $28.2 billion during 2019-20
Gold imports decline 6.7%
Imports of the yellow metal stood at $24.73 billion in the corresponding period of 2018-19
One Hell of a Year
The Year That Was
Gold imports dip 9% during Apr-Oct
Imports of the yellow metal stood at USD 19.4 billion in the same period of 2018-19
Commerce Ministry: Gold imports up by 35.5% in April June
Imports of the yellow metal stood at USD 8.45 billion (about Rs 59,000 crore) in the same period of 2018-19
US China trade war could give impetus to Indian jewellery manufacturing units
While a possible shift of manufacturing base by companies looking to deleverage their China strategy is in the offing, there will be hurdles for entry into India
Upcoming Consumer Haven
Uttar Pradesh
Candere.com launches Lord Ganesha inspired pendants
The collection captures traditional elements in delicate designs of Lord Ganesha as well as personalised initial jewellery that maintain the manifestations.
P.N. Gadgil Jewellers' 'Mangalsutra Mahotsav 2015'
During the Mangalsutra Mahotsav, P. N. Gadgil Jewellers is offering upto 30 per cent off on Making charges on Gold Mangalsutra & 75 per cent on Diamond Mangalsutra pendants making charges.
Sonal's Bijoux introduces “Color Canvasâ€
An exclusive range of Colorful Cuffs
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