A World Gold Council and Boston Consulting Group report estimates that digital gold could unlock up to USD 700 billion in latent demand, with the market projected to reach USD 160 billion–170 billion by 2031.

With IIJS Bharat – Premier 2026 set to expand in scale and ambition, Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman of GJEPC, outlines the strategy for the show, export growth, and industry priorities, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.

Aarnora Jewels launched its first flagship showroom in Secunderabad, Hyderabad on April 21, 2026, inaugurated by Nidhhi Agerwal, introducing 92.5 silver jewellery and a 77% exchange policy.

The GJEPC hails the Union Cabinet’s Export Promotion Mission as a transformative step that strengthens MSMEs, boosts global competitiveness, and accelerates India’s journey toward $ 100 billion gem and jewellery exports by 2047.

GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali, addressing Prime Minister Modi’s select industry meet, outlined a roadmap to make India the global hub for gems and jewellery with $100 billion exports by 2047.

Heer by GIVA, the newly launched gold and lab-grown diamond brand from GIVA, has unveiled its first campaign #AmiHeer, a powerful celebration of the modern woman and the many roles she embodies. Breaking away from traditional jewellery advertising, the campaign adopts an influencer-first approach, blending digital storytelling with on-ground activations.

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recently hosted an interactive session with leading bankers in Mumbai on October 17, focusing on the current industry outlook and exploring new opportunities for collaboration with financial institutions

Branko Deljanin, a globally renowned expert from the Canadian Gemmological Laboratory (CGL), will conduct a series of workshops in India this October, focusing on the identification of lab-grown diamonds

The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has taken a significant step toward boosting the Valley's gem and jewellery exports. In collaboration with industry bodies, KCCI organized an outreach program in Srinagar to educate local merchants on entering the global market, marking a pivotal moment for the region's jewellery sector

Union Minister Piyush Goyal recently celebrated the inauguration of the Bharat Ratnam – Mega Common Facility Center (CFC) at SEEPZ, emphasizing its pivotal role in India's gem and jewellery industry

The GJEPC, Regional Office, Delhi, on Jan 18 had organised an Export Outreach Program jointly with the office of Additional DGFT, Ludhiana and ECGC with the support of The Amritsar Jewellers Association

This seminar focused on various schemes for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the gems and jewellery sector and was held in Jaipur on 18th November 2023

GJEPC's 8th India Rough Gemstone Sourcing Show was Inaugurated in Jaipur by Sugrive Meena, Commissioner of Customs.

The speakers were welcomed by Ashok Seth, the Regional Chairman of the Northern Region, and Anil Sankhwal, CoA Member, GJEPC.