The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) facilitated the participation of its member exporters in Haryana’s State-Level FTA Outreach Programme in Gurugram, bringing together government officials, industry bodies and exporters to explore international trade opportunities, preferential market access and ways to strengthen India’s gem and jewellery export competitiveness under various Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
Quick Summary
- GJEPC facilitated the participation of its member exporters in Haryana’s State-Level FTA Outreach Programme.
- The workshop was organised by the Directorate of MSME, Government of Haryana, at the Grand Hyatt, Gurugram, on 3 November 2026.
- The programme focused on leveraging India’s Free Trade Agreements to create global market opportunities.
- GJEPC Chairman Shri Kirit Bhansali highlighted the opportunities available to Indian exporters through preferential and zero-duty market access.
- India’s FTA partner countries together import over US$55 billion of jewellery annually, according to the Chairman’s statement.
- Discussions covered preferential market access, non-tariff measures, export procedures and government initiatives supporting MSMEs
GJEPC Facilitates Member Exporters’ Participation in Haryana’s FTA Outreach Programme
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) facilitated the participation of a delegation of its member exporters in the State-Level Workshop on ‘Leveraging Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) – Outreach Programme’, organised by the Directorate of MSME, Government of Haryana, at the Grand Hyatt, Gurugram, on 3 November 2026.
Workshop Focuses on Global Market Opportunities Through FTAs
The workshop, held under the theme ‘Translating India’s Free Trade Agreements into Global Market Opportunities for Haryana’, brought together government officials, industry bodies and exporters to discuss opportunities arising from India’s FTAs and ways to enhance export competitiveness.
GJEPC Highlights the Importance of Preferential Market Access
GJEPC’s participation reflects its continued efforts to facilitate greater industry engagement with government initiatives and enable its members to understand and leverage preferential market access available under India’s various FTAs. For the gem and jewellery sector, these agreements offer opportunities to diversify export destinations, access new markets and strengthen India’s position in global trade.
Shri Kirit Bhansali Highlights Global Export Opportunities Under India’s FTAs
Commenting on the initiative, Shri Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, said “India’s Free Trade Agreements open up significant opportunities for Indian exporters to expand their presence in international markets. These agreements, spanning partners including the UAE, Australia, the EFTA nations, the United Kingdom, Oman, New Zealand and the European Union, have transformed the export landscape for our sector. India’s FTA partner countries together import over US$ 55 billion of jewellery annually, and preferential and zero-duty access to these markets places Indian gems and jewellery on a decisively stronger competitive footing.
The key is to understand the benefits available under each agreement and translate preferential market access into actual business. Such outreach programmes are important in helping exporters, particularly MSMEs, understand the procedures, compliance requirements and opportunities available to them. Greater awareness of these agreements can help businesses diversify into new markets, expand their global footprint and strengthen India’s position in global trade.”
Programme Covers FTA Opportunities and Export Procedures
The programme featured discussions on FTA opportunities, preferential market access, non-tariff measures, export procedures and various government initiatives aimed at supporting exporters, particularly MSMEs.
About The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), set up by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India (GoI) in 1966, is one of several Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) launched by the Indian Government, to boost the country’s export thrust, when India’s post-Independence economy began making forays in the international markets. Since 1998, the GJEPC has been granted autonomous status. The GJEPC is the apex body of the gems & jewellery industry and today represents 11000+ members in the sector. With headquarters in Mumbai, GJEPC has Regional Offices in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Surat and Jaipur, all of which are major centres for the industry. It thus has a wide reach and is able to have a closer interaction with members to serve them in a direct and more meaningful manner. Over the past decades, GJEPC has emerged as one of the most active EPCs and has continuously strived to both expand its reach and depth in its promotional activities as well as widen and increase services to its members.
FAQs
What was the Haryana FTA Outreach Programme?
It was a State-Level Workshop titled ‘Leveraging Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) – Outreach Programme’, organised by the Directorate of MSME, Government of Haryana, on 3 November 2026 in Gurugram.
What was GJEPC’s role in the programme?
GJEPC facilitated the participation of a delegation of its member exporters in the workshop.
Who represented GJEPC in the statement about the initiative?
Shri Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), shared his views on the opportunities offered by India’s Free Trade Agreements.
Which countries and regions were mentioned as India’s FTA partners?
The UAE, Australia, the EFTA nations, the United Kingdom, Oman, New Zealand and the European Union.
What is the annual jewellery import value of India’s FTA partner countries?
According to Shri Kirit Bhansali’s statement, India’s FTA partner countries together import over US$55 billion of jewellery annually.
How can Free Trade Agreements benefit Indian gem and jewellery exporters?
They offer opportunities for preferential and zero-duty market access, export destination diversification, access to new markets and stronger global competitiveness.
What topics were discussed during the workshop?
The discussions covered FTA opportunities, preferential market access, non-tariff measures, export procedures and government initiatives supporting exporters, particularly MSMEs.
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