International Institute of Gemology has launched Diamond Fundamentals, an educational book by CEO Rahul Desai, unveiled at Hari Krishna Exports, introducing storytelling-led learning to diamond education.

Tanishq commemorated India’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup victory by gifting gold rings to players, crafted from gold exchanged by households nationwide under its Gold Exchange programme.

GIVA has rolled out the GIVA Exchange Fest from December 1 2025 across all Exclusive Brand Outlets, enabling customers to exchange old jewellery for a fixed Rs 200 wallet credit per piece.

IIGJ Lab, a GJEPC initiative, has revised its ruby treatment terminology to match leading global gemmological practices, simplifying clarity-enhancement descriptions and strengthening transparency for gemstone manufacturers, traders, and retailers across India.

GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali, addressing Prime Minister Modi’s select industry meet, outlined a roadmap to make India the global hub for gems and jewellery with $100 billion exports by 2047.

In a bold move aimed at redefining value and transparency in fine jewellery retail, GIVA has announced 0% making charges across its entire gold and diamond jewellery portfolio

In a major step to simplify and accelerate the export of high-value shipments, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in partnership with Mumbai Customs, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Jewellery Hand Carriage Facilitation Centre at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Terminal 2

From May 1, travellers passing through Mumbai Airport will be allowed to import and export jewellery via private transport, following a formal directive from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). The initiative, led by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), is expected to simplify logistics for exporters and boost India's position as a global jewellery hub

DHL Express has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) to facilitate the international shipping of India-crafted jewellery

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

The Indian government is expected to increase the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate on gold and silver from 3% to 5%. This anticipated hike follows recent reductions in the basic customs duty, as outlined in the latest Budget

The Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) has proposed the establishment of a jewellery export facilitation centre at GIFT IFSC in Gandhinagar

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is proud to announce a groundbreaking achievement for India's gem and jewellery sector. Through collaborative efforts with the Ministry of Finance, the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status has been extended to the industry, unlocking new avenues for growth and competitiveness

The Budget has not addressed any of the concerns of the gem and jewellery industry, leaving the industry disappointed