A delegation from the GJEPC, led by Chairman Mr. Kirit Bhansali, met Mr. Rajesh Agarwal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to discuss the impact of the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US on India’s gem and jewellery exports. Also present at the meeting was Mr. R. Arulanandan, Director, Department of Commerce.
The delegation included Mr. Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Adil Kotwal, President, SGJMA; and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC. The leaders presented industry concerns and deliberated on possible measures to mitigate the impact and chart the way forward.