GJEPC has released a GCC Customs Guide covering import procedures for the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait, to help exporters navigate compliance requirements and shipment planning. The GCC remains…
The Government of India has revised duty drawback rates for specific jewellery tariff items under Chapter 71 through Notification No. 21/2026–Customs (N.T.), dated 16 February 2026, issued by the Ministry of Finance…
Natural diamond producers are prioritising market stability over volume growth, keeping output tightly managed as the sector moves through a gradual recovery phase, notes diamond analyst Paul Zimnisky. In early-February, De Beers’ parent Anglo American reiterated…
GJEPC, in association with Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) and Mumbai Customs, conducted a focused session on Hand-Carried Jewellery Exports from Mumbai Airport at BDB on 17 February. The session provided practical guidance…
Four sisters from Kerala, united by one mission, one voice, have founded Theyn, a home-grown, women-owned jewellery house. Theyn, (‘honey’ in Malayalam and Tamizhl), seeks to take the South Indian artistry to…
The 9th edition of The Artisan Awards, organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), opened on a strong creative note as the Technical Round of judging concluded under this…
GJEPC was among the stakeholders honoured at the International Customs Day celebration held at the Sahara Air Cargo Complex in Mumbai on 15 February 2026. The event recognised outstanding service providers as…
GJEPC successfully organised the IIJS Bharat Retailers’ Connect in Thiruvananthapuram, drawing over 150 jewellery retailers and members of Kerala Gold and Silver Merchants Association (KGSMA), Trivandrum. The event saw strong participation and…
India’s gem and jewellery exports remained broadly stable during April 2025-January 2026, reflecting resilience amid global trade headwinds and tariff-related pressures in key markets. Overall gross exports stood at US$ 23.19 billion…
Valentine’s Day continues to rank among the most important retail periods for natural diamond jewellery, contributing about 7% of annual demand in the US, according to the Natural Diamond Trends: 2025 Overview…