Ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, leading jewellery retailers, manufacturers and industry bodies outline expectations on GST, import duties, exports, digital gold regulation, working capital, and policy reforms to strengthen growth.

India’s gem and jewellery exports to the US declined sharply in April–December 2025 amid tariff pressures, while growth in UAE, Hong Kong and FTA markets kept overall exports largely stable.

GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali highlights steady April–October export performance, seasonal October softness, policy-driven competitiveness, and the real context behind gold import trends, outlining a confident growth trajectory for India’s gem and jewellery sector.

Investment-led buying dominates festive season demand, with over 40 tons of gold sold in two days

The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) celebrated a landmark achievement at the National Jewellery Awards (NJA) 2025, with four of its students—Pratibha Sheshagiri, Priyanshi Chaudhary, Siddhi Lokhande, and Ujjwal Adeshara—winning top honours. The victories highlight IIG’s commitment to nurturing talent, providing mentorship, and creating opportunities for aspiring jewellery designers across India.

India’s festive gold demand is likely to dip this year as soaring bullion prices threaten to dampen jewellery purchases, industry experts warn.

Gold prices declined to their lowest levels in over a week on Wednesday, weighed down by a stronger U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields

Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri Ltd (TBZ), one of India’s most established jewellery retailers, reported its first profit decline in ten quarters, as elevated gold prices diverted consumer interest away from jewellery towards gold as a pure investment

India’s gold imports are set to drop by a staggering 85% in February compared to the same month last year, hitting their lowest level in two decades, according to a report by Reuters

India's gold demand is expected to moderate in 2025 due to record-high prices, which are likely to reduce jewellery consumption despite strong investment interest, the World Gold Council (WGC) reported on Wednesday

Bhima Jewellery- marks its 100th anniversary, celebrating a legacy of purity and trust since 1925. For the first time in India in the field of jewellery a single day turnover from Trivandrum district was around 200 crore business, is also a Guiness world record

As Dhanteras and Diwali draw near, Indian consumers are actively purchasing gold despite record-high prices, driven by hopes for strong returns amid a cooling stock market. This surge in demand may further elevate global gold prices and impact India's trade balance, indicating a robust festive buying sentiment

India's recent gold import duty cut is expected to spark a surge in gold demand during the upcoming festive season. With duties reduced from 15% to 6%, the move aims to make gold more affordable for consumers and boost retail purchases amid the peak wedding and festival period

Jos Alukkas, a pioneering name in the gold retail industry, has announced an extraordinary giveaway to commemorate its 60th anniversary