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The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai, took a significant leap forward in its journey of growth with the inauguration of its newly modernised, state-of-the-art campus. The launch marks a new chapter for the institute, reinforcing its role as a centre of excellence in gems and jewellery education, skill development, and innovation.

GJEPC Leadership Meets Finance Minister To Seek Relief Measures Amid U.S. Tariff Impact. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, along with Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman and Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, met the Hon’ble Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, on 24th September to seek urgent relief measures for the gem and jewellery sector, which has been severely impacted by the recent imposition of a 50% tariff by the United States.

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of the gem and jewellery trade in India, has announced the results of its recent Committee of Administration (CoA) elections for 2025 for the vacant positions. Declared on 19th September 2025, the results confirmed the election of the following esteemed industry leaders as CoA members:

The event showcases India’s finest craftsmanship, innovative designs, and diverse collections, including diamonds, coloured gemstones, gold, and lab-grown jewellery. Bringing together leading exhibitors and international buyers, SAJEX provides a dynamic platform for business collaboration, networking, and expanding trade opportunities between India and the global jewellery market, reinforcing India’s position as a key hub for the gems and jewellery industry. The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) proudly inaugurated the first edition of SAJEX 2025 in Jeddah on 11th September 2025.

Mumbai| 08-09-2025: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of India’s gem and jewellery industry, is set to host the first-ever Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition (SAJEX 2025) from 11th to 13th September 2025 at the Jeddah Superdome.

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hails GST reforms reducing IGST on small diamonds and GST on jewellery boxes. These measures ease export pressures, lower costs, and strengthen India’s diamond and jewellery ecosystem.

India posts 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY 2026. GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali highlights strong gems & jewellery demand, diamond consumption, and India’s rise as a global jewellery hub.

The US announcement of a sweeping 50% tariff on all Indian goods is a deeply concerning development. This move would have far-reaching repercussions across India’s economy—disrupting critical supply chains, stalling exports, and threatening thousands of livelihoods. The Indian gem and jewellery sector, in particular, stands to be severely impacted. The United States is our single largest market, accounting for over $10 billion in exports—nearly 30% of our industry’s total global trade. A blanket tariff of this magnitude is severely devastating for the sector

Natural Diamond Council (NDC)—a global not-for-profit dedicated to promoting the integrity and appeal of natural diamonds, delivers facts through its reports- the Laboratory-Grown Diamond Facts and the Fancy Colour Diamonds, to empower retailers and educate consumers with fact-based perspectives

The Gem & Jewellery Sector Skill Council of India (GJSCI), in partnership with YGROO (A Social Enterprise), today announced the launch of P.R.E.C.I.O.U.S. Insights for Retail Gems & Jewellery – a pioneering 60-minute, in-store masterclass that brings micro-learning directly to the shop floor.