The approval for hand-carriage of gem and jewellery goods at Ahmedabad International Airport marks a major step forward in the Government of India and GJEPC’s ongoing efforts to enhance the ease of doing business for the industry. The inclusion of Ahmedabad in the official Hand-Carriage/HBoP system—announced through DGFT Public Notice No. 33/2025–26 dated 1 December 2025—comes at a time when India is expanding its global trade partnerships through FTAs with the UAE, Australia, UK and European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
