With the steep Trump tariffs now having come into play, the cutting, polishing, manufacturing and export hubs of India are facing severe problems, with joblessness and unit-closure a distinct possibility. The silver lining is that the GJEPC is hopeful of a solution, particularly in view of the advocacy efforts of its US counterparts, who are also working hard to impress upon the Trump administration that the high tariffs will have a deleterious effect on the US jewellery industry as well. In a free-wheeling conversation with Suneeta Kaul, Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, talks about the impact of the tariffs, the steps being taken to bring about some relief to the industry, its expectation from the government, and more.

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has officially operationalised the procedure for the import and export of gems and jewellery through personal carriage at the Air Cargo Complex (ACC), Jaipur and Jaipur International Airport.

When Prada introduced a pair of Kolhapuri-style chappals in its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear collection — labelled simply as “leather sandals”, and priced at Rs.1.16 lakh — it reinforced a familiar pattern for anyone working in the Indian jewellery industry

Bengaluru’s legendary fine jewellery house, C. Krishniah Chetty Group, has brought its signature sparkle to Goa with a six-day luxury jewellery exhibition that blends heritage craftsmanship, modern innovation, and conscious consumerism

The Jewellery Occupational Skilling Hub (JOSH), an initiative led by the Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI), celebrated a momentous occasion with its recent convocation ceremony on June 27, 2024

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, one of the largest gold and diamond retail chains in the country, has rolled out Malabar Group’s Hunger-Free World campaign at Vasai, Mumbai.

IIJS Premiere is simultaneously organised at two venues - the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) from 3rd to 7th August, and the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) from 4th to 8th August

The Hunger-Free World Campaign, spearheaded by the Malabar Group, is making a significant impact by ensuring daily meals for nearly 32,500 individuals in need.

The B2C scheme is scheduled to be organised from 12th October to 17th November 2023, while the B2B scheme is scheduled from 1st June 2023 to 31st October 2023.

This range of men's jewellery will be launched at IIJS Signature 2023

Some of the major aspects of budget representation are duty cuts primarily for gold, cut and polished diamonds, precious and semi-precious gemstones

The collection is a complete package, with kundan neck piece, earrings, a statement ring, maang tikka and patla bangles

• ·       Studded Gold Jewellery Exports record a growth of 70.69%
• ·       Cut and Polished diamond exports register a growth of 60.98%

The Konkan region has been devastated by continuous heavy rainfall since 20th July Kiran Gems has stepped up to help rebuild the lives of people in the flood-affected towns of Chiplun and Mahad