India-U.S. Trade Agreement to Bring Relief to Gems & Jewellery Exporters: GJEPC
The GJEPC has welcomed the India-U.S, trade agreement announcement, saying the move could ease tariff pressures and provide much-needed relief to India's gem and jewellery exporters/
iAMORY launches mobile app to scale D2C jewellery sales
iAMORY has launched an Android and iOS app to strengthen its direct-to-consumer jewellery business in India, addressing discovery, trust and pricing transparency as digital channels reshape jewellery retail.
BIS Notifies Diamond Disclosure Standard IS 19469:2025
BIS has notified IS 19469:2025 in Mumbai, adopting the ISO diamond disclosure norms, following the GJEPC initiative, to strengthen consumer transparency as India’s diamond jewellery demand expands nationwide.
DGFT Adds Ahmedabad Airport to India’s Hand-Carriage Export Network
DGFT’s December 1 notification includes Ahmedabad Airport in the hand-carriage system, enabling faster gem and jewellery exports as Customs prepares SOPs following GJEPC’s representation to authorities.
Mumbai’s SEEPZ-SEZ Opens Postal Export Facility with FPO Extension
Exporters operating from the Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ-SEZ) can now send shipments abroad via postal channels, following the launch of a Foreign Post Office (FPO) extension within the SEZ.
India Executes First-Ever Hand-Carried Jewellery Export from Mumbai Airport
In a historic development for India’s gem and jewellery sector, the first hand-carried jewellery export was successfully executed from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, directly from the premises of the Bharat Diamond Bourse
IIJS Tritiya: Karnataka Proposes Land for Jewellery Park Near Intl. Airport
IIJS Tritiya took off on a grand note in Bangalore, with the show witnessing a significant increase in participation. As many as 500 new companies are joining the event, and over 15,000 retailers are expected from 500 cities across India
GJEPC and Customs Officials Convene to Address Key Challenges in Diamond and Jewellery Industry
On August 17, 2024, representatives from the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and Customs officials held a crucial meeting to address key issues affecting India's diamond and jewelry industry
Indian Government Raises Customs Duty on Gold-Alloy Imports to Close Loophole
The Indian Government has increased the customs duty on imports of gold alloys under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE, aiming to close a loophole exploited by bullion dealers that led to significant market distortions and revenue loss
Mia by Tanishq Partners with MoEngage for Enhanced Omnichannel Customer Engagement
Mia by Tanishq has teamed up with MoEngage, a leading insights-led engagement platform, to enhance their omnichannel customer engagement strategy
Gold Import Restrictions Impact Major Indian Jewellery Stocks
Titan Slips, Senco Gold Hits All-Time High, Kalyan Jewellers Jumps as Government Restricts Gold Jewellery Imports
Government Imposes Restrictions on Gold Jewellery and Parts Imports Amid Unusual Surge
In response to a significant increase in gold jewellery and parts imports, the Commerce and Industry Ministry has imposed immediate restrictions, as indicated by a recent notification from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
SEZs Rejoice: Indian Government Includes Them in Export Incentive Scheme
Commerce ministry decides to extend RoDTEP scheme benefits to SEZ units
The government permits banks to import gold from the UAE with reduced import duties
Indian banks have been given permission to import gold from the UAE at a discounted duty rate under the countries' FTA, according to government officials
Jewellers are requesting a three-month extension to the mandatory hallmarking deadline
Around 20-25 percent of the industry's inventory still needs to be HUID hallmarked.
