Key Highlights IIJS Bharat – Signature 2026 opens the global jewellery trade calendar as the first B2B show of the year 1,600+ exhibitors and 3,300+ stalls spread across 1.25 lakh sq. m. at two Mumbai venues 25,000+ trade buyers, including 1,400 international buyers
BIS created standards, initiated by GJEPC puts Indian consumers at the centre as diamond jewellery demand accelerates. As India rapidly emerges as one of the world’s most important jewellery consumption markets, the need for transparency and consumer confidence has never been more critical.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS India selected as Chairperson of the Kimberley Process from January 1, 2026 Third time India will chair the global diamond governance initiative India to assume Vice Chair role from December 25, 2025 Kimberley Process covers over 99% of global rough diamond
The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which abolishes customs duty on imports of gems and jewellery in Oman from India, is expected to significantly boost India’s exports to Oman and strengthen direct trade linkages between the two countries, according to the Gem
Mr. Pritesh Patel, Group President and Chief Executive Officer of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), visited the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Head Office in Mumbai on 16 December for an in-depth interaction with industry leadership. The discussions focused on
Key Highlights GJEPC and Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) hosted an Open House session with the Customs Department on 4th December 2025 at the BDB Convention Hall. The packed session brought diamantaires face-to-face with Smt Prachi Saroop, Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai Zone
GJEPC Meets Principal Commissioner of Customs to Fast-Track SOP for Ahmedabad Hand-Carriage Facility The approval for hand-carriage of gem and jewellery goods at Ahmedabad International Airport marks a major step forward in the Government of India and GJEPC’s ongoing efforts to enhance the
GJEPC Chairman Highlights Shared Legacy, Expanding Trade, and Future Collaboration Opportunities Key Highlights Shri Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, represented the Indian gem and jewellery industry at the India–Israel CEOs Forum held on 20th November 2025 at Hotel Dan Tel Aviv. His participation followed
Hon’ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, visited Botswana on a State Visit from 11 to 14 November 2025. The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), representing India’s diamond sector, joined the Indian delegation along with South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and
“The April–October period reflects the steady and resilient progress of India’s gem and jewellery sector in a year shaped by global challenges. Our exports for these seven months stood at US$16.26 billion, a marginal decline of 2.72% in dollar terms, while in rupee
Honoured to be felicitated by GJEPC at IIJS Premiere 2025 — Mr Suketu Bhatt receiving the award for JewelBharat.com