Kirit Bhansali Represents Indian Gem & Jewellery Sector at India–Israel CEO Forum in Tel Aviv

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

GJEPC presenting White Paper on India–Botswana diamond partnership during State Visit

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

Statement by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, on Export Trends, Gold Imports, and Growth Outlook 

“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

GJEPC Welcomes RBI’s Trade Relief Measures for Exporters

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced significant measures aimed at easing financial pressure on exporters. These steps include: Key Policy Changes Why These Measures Matter Over recent months, GJEPC has consistently highlighted to the RBI the rising challenges faced by exporters,

IIGJ Lab (A Project by GJEPC) simplifies ruby treatment description to align with Global Standards

IIGJ Lab is committed to serve the Gem & Jewellery Industry by providing independent quality assessment of Gemstones & Jewellery. IIGJ’s Ruby Identification service is well known and is availed by gemstone manufacturers, traders, and retailers.  Effective 6th November 2025, IIGJ Lab (A

GJEPC Applauds Export Promotion Mission as Catalyst for USD 100 Billion Gem & Jewellery Export Vision. Thanks Government for recognising Gems & Jewellery as a Priority Sector

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has welcomed the Union Cabinet’s approval of the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) — a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening India’s export ecosystem with a total outlay of ₹25,060 crore for FY 2025–26 to FY 2030–31.

GJEPC Submits Pre-Budget Proposals to the Government

Key Highlights – GJEPC Pre-Budget Proposals 2025 GJEPC submitted a set of pre-budget proposals to the Government of India in New Delhi on 7th November, aimed at improving ease of doing business and boosting exports. The Council proposals were put forth by Mr.

GJEPC Charts $100 Billion Export Vision for India’s Gem & Jewellery Sector at select Industry sectors meet chaired by Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi 

Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), was invited to attend the meeting organised with selected representatives of various industry sectors that contribute majorly to India’s merchandise exports chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at New Delhi,

CBIC Consolidates Customs Notifications on Precious Metals and Gemstones

In a move aimed at simplifying compliance and promoting ease of doing business, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has consolidated multiple earlier notifications governing the import of precious metals and stones among other goods into a single comprehensive notification

India’s gem and jewellery exports record a growth of  3.66%to US$ 14.09 billion a steady recovery in the first half ofFY2025–26: GJEPC

Key Highlights India’s gem and jewellery exports record a steady recovery in the first half of FY2025–26, witnessing a growth of 3.66% to US$ 14.09 billion between April and September 2025 compared to US$ 13.60 billion in the same period last year. This