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Key Highlights The Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI), in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), organised “Future Facets 2026 – Industry Consultation Workshop” at Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, SEEPZ, Mumbai. The day-long workshop brought together close to 50 plus stakeholders from across the gem and jewellery sector to identify emerging…
Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agrawal calls for greater value addition, innovation, design and global branding as India charts a roadmap to quadruple gems and jewellery exports. Key Highlights India has set an ambitious target of taking its gems and jewellery exports to USD 100 billion by 2040, with the Government and industry identifying value addition,…
Key Highlights Six-day official delegation visits BDB, IDTC and SEEPZ, exploring opportunities for direct supply, trading, manufacturing and wider industry collaboration. Mumbai, August 17, 2026: The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) hosted an official delegation from Namibia led by Ms. Gaudentia Krohne, Hon’ble Deputy Minister, Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, Government of Namibia, in what…
NJA’26 will recognise excellence across jewellery design, craftsmanship, manufacturing, retail, branding and innovation, with entries open until 22 August. Key Highlights The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has opened entries for the 15th edition of the National Jewellery Awards (NJA’26), inviting jewellers, designers, women entrepreneurs and students from across India to participate…
Key Highlights Namibia is exploring a greater role for India in its rough diamond trade following India’s proposed 15-year income-tax exemption for rough diamond sales through notified Special Notified Zones (SNZs). A senior Namibian delegation led by Ms Gaudentia Krohne, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, visited the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion…
Key Highlights GIA India, an independent subsidiary of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), has unveiled the GIA School of Gemology and Jewelry Arts™ during IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, reinforcing its long-term commitment to advancing gemological education and professional skill development in India. The new school reflects GIA’s continued…
Key Highlights The Indian Association for Gold Excellence & Standards (IAGES) marked its first anniversary by celebrating a year of promoting trust, transparency and ethical business practices across India’s gold jewellery industry. The annual gathering, held at Hotel Sofitel, BKC, Mumbai, brought together accredited partners, leading jewellery retailers and representatives from across the country’s gold…
Key Highlights The Indian gem and jewellery industry reaffirmed its commitment to social responsibility as the 11th edition of GJEPC’s Jewellers for Hope raised funds to support education, taking the initiative’s cumulative contributions to more than ₹11 crore, benefiting over 16 organisations across India. The flagship CSR initiative was held on 6 August at the…
Key Highlights Calling upon India’s gem and jewellery industry to strengthen the global reputation of ‘Made in India’ jewellery, Union Minister Shri Chirag Paswan said Indian craftsmanship, quality and innovation must become the world’s most trusted choice as he inaugurated the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) venue of IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 in Mumbai. The inauguration…
Key Highlights The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) honoured Mehul Shah, President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and Vice President of Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), with the prestigious “Industry Legend” recognition during the ongoing IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 in Mumbai. The honour was presented as part of GJEPC’s special recognition…
Key Highlights India’s gem and jewellery industry has entered one of its most promising phases for global trade as IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 opened in Mumbai against the backdrop of multiple Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and major policy reforms that are creating fresh opportunities for exporters and manufacturers. The opening of India’s flagship B2B gem…
Key Highlights Reinforcing the close trade relationship between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Shri Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Hon’ble Consul General of India to Dubai, visited the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai to gain first-hand insights into India’s diamond trading ecosystem and the import-export operations that connect the two countries. The visit reflects…
Key Highlights India’s gem and jewellery export sector will continue to face an additional 10% U.S. tariff under the newly implemented Section 301 tariff regime. However, the country has secured placement in the lower tariff band compared with several competing manufacturing and trading hubs, according to the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The…
The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) says the new U.S. tariff could impact India’s jewellery export competitiveness and urges swift diplomatic engagement. The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has expressed concern over the United States government’s decision to impose a 10% tariff on imports from India under Section 301,…
Key Highlights India’s gem and jewellery export sector staged a strong recovery in June 2026, with exports rising 26.51% year-on-year to US$ 2.21 billion, signalling renewed momentum after a challenging global trade environment. The rebound was driven by stronger international demand for gold jewellery, natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds and platinum jewellery, supported by lower gold…
Key Highlights Fresh from being elected as the first Indian President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), Mehul Shah has outlined an ambitious roadmap aimed at strengthening consumer confidence in natural diamonds, improving transparency across the global supply chain, and expanding the federation’s international reach. Rather than viewing his appointment as a personal…
Key Highlights The Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS), one of India’s most prestigious gem and jewellery exhibitions, has entered a new phase of leadership with the unanimous election of Rajiv Jain as Chairman of the Jaipur Jewellery Show Organising Committee. Rajiv Jain succeeds Vimal Chand Surana, who has guided Jaipur Jewellery Show for the past 19…
The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) and SGL (Solitaire Gemmological Laboratories) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the SGL Pavilion at the GJS Diwali Edition 2026, introducing a dedicated platform focused on diamond certification, technology and trusted manufacturing. Scheduled to be held from 2–4 October 2026 at the…
Key Highlights The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) officially moved from policy to implementation as Mumbai flagged off India’s first jewellery export consignment to the United Kingdom, marking a defining milestone for the country’s gem and jewellery industry. For Indian jewellery exporters, the development represents much more than the ceremonial dispatch of export…
Key Highlights In a significant development for India’s diamond trade, the country has hosted its first international pre-auction diamond viewing event, marking a new chapter in its journey towards becoming a global diamond trading hub. The four-day event, organised by Rapaport Corporation, USA, in collaboration with the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), is…
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