ECONOMY
Mumbai Flags Off First Jewellery Consignment To UK Under CETA
Mumbai, India’s premier hub for gem and jewellery exports, flagged off the first jewellery export consignment to the United Kingdom under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The Mumbai flag-off was part of a nationwide initiative held across Delhi, Surat, Jaipur, Chennai and Kolkata to mark India’s first jewellery exports to the UK […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 16, 2026
ECONOMY
GJEPC Urges RBI To Ease Banking Norms For Gem & Jewel Exporters
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex trade body for the gem and jewellery industry, has urged the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to introduce a series of banking and regulatory reforms to improve the competitiveness of India’s gem and jewellery exports. The recommendations focus on improving exporters’ access to working capital, […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 26, 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
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
GJEPC, IIT Bombay Launch Startup Industry Innovation Challenge 2026
Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in collaboration with Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay, has launched the first edition of the JewelStart Industry Innovation Challenge 2026 aimed at bringing startup-led innovation into India’s gems and jewellery industry. The national-level initiative invites startups, innovators and technology solution providers to address critical challenges […]
CW Bureau
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May 27, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Spain’s TOUS Rules Out Lab-Grown Diamonds, Platinum Jewels For Now
TOUS, the Spanish jewellery brand, currently works exclusively with natural diamonds, gemstones and jewellery and has no immediate plans for lab-grown diamond or platinum jewellery segments, said Marta Tous, Creative and Innovation Curator of the company. A fourth-generation member of the founding family, Marta Tous leads the creative and product direction of the brand, which […]
CW Bureau
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May 26, 2026
ECONOMY
GJEPC Holds Consultations On Gold Monetisation, CAD Reduction Ways
Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is leading industry-wide consultations to formulate recommendations on gold monetisation and measures to reduce India’s current account deficit (CAD), following initial discussions on precious metals convened by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. The consultations are being carried out in coordination with All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic […]
CW Bureau
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May 25, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
People Unite To Celebrate First Ever World Diamond Day On April 8th
Jewellery continues to hold a deeply personal place in people’s lives, with natural diamonds emerging as one of its most enduring and meaningful expressions. Each natural diamond carries a story of love, milestones, heritage and personal triumphs, making it far more than a mere adornment. Global movement takes shape Marking this emotional connect, the first-ever […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 8, 2026
