A senior Namibian delegation visited GJEPC, BDB and IDTC to explore greater India-Namibia diamond trade following proposed tax reforms.
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GJEPC has welcomed the introduction of the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026, describing it as a landmark reform that provides a 15-year income tax exemption for eligible foreign companies trading rough diamonds through India’s Special Notified Zones, paving the way for India to become a leading global rough diamond trading hub.
Hon’ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, visited Botswana on a State Visit from 11 to 14 November 2025. The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), representing India’s diamond sector, joined the Indian delegation along with South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) at the invitation of the Government of Botswana.