RETAIL/FMCG
India’s Gem And Jewellery Exports Surge 3.14% To $2.30 Bn In August
India’s gross gem and jewellery exports increased 3.14% in US dollar terms and 12.52% in rupee terms year-on-year to $2.30 billion (₹21,946 crore) in August 2026. Exports stood at $2.23 billion (₹19,504 crore) in August 2025, according to the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Value-added jewellery gains momentum A notable trend during the […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 21, 2026
ECONOMY
India Seeks Tariff Relief As Gem & Jewellery Exports Face Pressure
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has urged the US to provide tariff relief for natural diamonds and coloured gemstones under the new tariff regime. The new tariff came into effect on July 24. The duty remains unchanged at 10% for Indian gem and jewellery exports. Calls for bilateral trade pact India’s placement […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 28, 2026
ECONOMY
United States Retains 10% Tariff On Indian Gem, Jewellery Exports
The United States has replaced its temporary Section 122 surcharge with a Section 301 tariff regime, retaining a 10% additional duty on Indian gem and jewellery exports from July 24. The tariff applies to natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, coloured gemstones and jewellery. Unlike the earlier Section 122 surcharge, the new Section 301 tariff has no […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 24, 2026
GENERAL
Swiss Gemmological Body Warns Trade Of Emerald Certification Fraud
The Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF) has issued a trade alert warning of a growing fraud in the emerald market involving gemstones that are re-treated after laboratory testing and sold with certificates that no longer reflect their actual condition. According to SSEF, some emeralds are stripped of fillers such as oil, wax or resin before being […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 21, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
India’s Gem And Jewellery Exports Decline 6% To $4.27 Bn In April-May
India’s gem and jewellery exports declined 6% year-on-year to $4.27 billion during April-May 2026 from $4.55 billion in the corresponding period last year, according to data released by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). In rupee terms, however, exports rose 4% to ₹40,399 crore from ₹38,848 crore during the period. Gold jewellery drags […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 15, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Jaipur Gems & Jewellery Bourse Set For Groundbreaking In June 2026
The Jaipur Gems and Jewellery Bourse (JGJB), a joint initiative of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and the Jewellers Association Jaipur, is set to enter a new phase of development with bookings scheduled to open and the foundation stone laying ceremony expected this June. Spread across 43,828 sq. metres at Sitapura in […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 2, 2026
