Thailand’s gem and jewellery sector, including gold, generated $26.6 billion in exports in 2025, strengthening the country’s position as an international jewellery manufacturing and trading centre.

IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 brought India’s jewellery trade together in Mumbai from August 5 to 10, with sourcing, exports, technology and changing consumer demand shaping business discussions.

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.

India’s gem and jewellery exports increased 26.51% year-on-year to $2.21 billion in June 2026, driven by stronger global demand, lower gold prices and growth across key product categories.

Richemont reported a 20% increase in first-quarter sales for FY2027, with its Jewellery Maisons posting 24% growth, driven by strong demand across key markets including Asia Pacific and the Americas.

Mumbai flagged off its first jewellery export consignment to the UK on July 15 under the India–UK CETA, marking nationwide shipments expected to benefit exporters through zero-duty market access.

Ahead of the India-UK CETA taking effect on July 15, 2026, GJEPC hosted a London Buyer-Seller Meet to connect Indian exporters with UK buyers and expand bilateral gem and jewellery trade.

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council joined the Union Commerce Minister's trade mission to the UK and Greece to strengthen market access, promote exports and deepen trade partnerships across Europe.

India’s gold market slowed through May and early June as higher import duties, price volatility and seasonal factors curtailed jewellery demand, while ETF outflows and imports also declined.

India’s gem and jewellery exports totalled $4.27 billion in April-May 2026, while GJEPC urged the government to address gold supply constraints and regulatory issues affecting export manufacturing.

Augmont has launched the next phase of its ‘Recycle with Resilience’ campaign from Mumbai, introducing AI-powered purity evaluation in Chennai to promote transparent, organized gold recycling across India.

The Department of Commerce and GJEPC organized an outreach programme in Jaipur on 9 June, encouraging jewellery exporters to utilize India’s FTAs to expand exports and access global markets.

Canada-based visual artist Reena Ahluwalia frames the “Century Question”: How does a diamond’s legacy survive the hand that currently holds it?

Natural diamond ownership among Indian women rose to 15% in 2025 from 11% in 2022, driven by younger consumers, rising incomes and increasing self-purchase trends, according to NDC.