Browsing: Associations & Councils

Held from 6th to 9th June 2025 at the Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, the JCK Show reaffirmed its stature as the jewellery industry’s most influential annual event. With a pre-show opening on 5th June, featuring JCK Talks, the Hong Kong Pavilion, and the GEMS section, the show drew in over 17,300 professionals from more than 130 countries, featuring nearly 1,900 exhibitors across 20+ curated zones. These ranged from Natural Diamonds to Fashion Bridge, creating a diverse and well-segmented platform for sourcing and discovery

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) successfully organized the 2nd SEZ Gem & Jewellery Conclave 2025 at Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, SEEPZ on 12th March, reinforcing its commitment to advancing Technology, Branding, and Investment in India’s gem and jewellery sector. Held under the theme ‘SEZ: The Future of Indian Exports,’ the conclave brought together industry leaders and experts to explore strategies for boosting exports and attracting investments

India’s flourishing gem and jewellery sector, a vital component of its export-driven economy, faces uncertainty as the United States introduces its “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” on Trade. Announced by President Donald Trump on 13th February 2025, this policy aims to address trade imbalances by imposing reciprocal tariffs equivalent to those levied on American goods by other nations. For India, a key supplier of gems and jewellery to the U.S., this could mean new tariffs ranging between 5% and 20% on nearly $10 billion worth of annual exports. If implemented, the move could disrupt the industry, which employs millions across the country.