HOSPITALITY GJEPC Partners The Leela To Offer Exclusive Benefits To Jewellers

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has partnered with The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts to offer exclusive hospitality benefits to members. These include special pricing, upgrades, credits, and discounts across participating Leela properties in India. This marks the Council’s first collaboration with a hotel group. Member Benefits Detailed Privileges extend to early […]

CW Bureau · Oct 16, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE DGFT Simplifies Silver Bullion Import Authorisations For Eligible Applicants

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has simplified procedures for expediting import authorisations for silver bullion, aiming to reduce processing time for eligible applicants. Under Trade Notice No. 30/2026-27, dated October 13, 2026, applications covering specified ITC (HS) codes may qualify for expedited processing. Applicants must declare that imports will attract generally applicable customs […]

CW Bureau · Oct 14, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG India’s Gem And Jewellery Exports Rise 9.43% To $2.95 Bn In September

India’s gross gem and jewellery exports rose 9.43% in US dollar terms to $2.95 billion in September 2026. In rupee terms, exports increased 18% year-on-year to ₹28,158 crore. For April–September 2026, exports reached $14.30 billion, registering growth of 3% in dollar terms and 13% in rupee terms. Strong performances in studded gold jewellery, silver jewellery […]

CW Bureau · Oct 14, 2026

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 · Sep 21, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG India’s Gem & Jewellery Exports Rise 13.58% To ₹87,078 Cr In Q1 Of 2026

India’s gross gem and jewellery exports rose 13.58% to ₹87,078 crore during April-July 2026 from the corresponding period last year. In US dollar terms, exports increased 2.44%. The growth was led by value-added segments. Studded gold jewellery exports rose 21% to $2.24 billion, while silver jewellery exports surged 72% to $508 million. Value-added segments drive […]

CW Bureau · Aug 14, 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 · 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 · Jul 24, 2026

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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · May 27, 2026