With the U.S. Section 301 tariff regime taking effect on July 24, 2026, GJEPC says Indian gem and jewellery exports continue to face a 10% additional tariff despite policy compliance.

Divine Solitaires on May 4, 2026 in Mumbai unveiled a Mother’s Day campaign highlighting mothers’ emotional role in children’s milestones, supported by a curated solitaire gifting collection.

FURA Gems has obtained Responsible Jewellery Council certification following an independent audit, aligning its ruby and sapphire operations with global sourcing standards amid rising demand for traceable coloured gemstones.

Aamir Khan commissions two bespoke rings for Gauri Spratt from QWEEN in Bangalore ahead of its May 2026 launch, while also joining the brand as a strategic investor.

Actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra wore an emerald and diamond necklace with matching bangle by Jaipur-based jeweller PC Totuka & Sons during a high-profile event in Jaipur, highlighting handcrafted gemstone jewellery.

The EU-India FTA offers a significant boost to India’s gems and jewellery industry through reduced tariffs, easier market access, and improved competitiveness in Europe. The pact is expected to accelerate exports, attract investment, strengthen manufacturing, and reinforce India’s position as a trusted global sourcing hub for premium jewellery, says Suneeta Kaul.

Union Budget 2026-27 makes a strong push for MSMEs, with a Rs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund; besides, it enables faster payments via mandatory TReDS for CPSE purchases. Overall, the Budget emphasizes fiscal prudence, infrastructure creation, and ease of doing business. For a sector navigating global uncertainty, shifting consumer preferences, and rising compliance standards, it is stability that the enabler.

In spite of an 8.76% dip in cut and polished diamond exports during April-November 2025, GJEPC remains optimistic about India’s export performance in 2026. The Council is looking forward to the BTA with the US, and should that take longer than expected, it will take all necessary measures in coordination with the government and stakeholders to support exports, and ensure continued growth, says Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.

The Flemish Government approved a policy effective January 1 2026 allowing Antwerp diamond companies to hire foreign polishers and sorters through faster permits to meet rising demand driven by the US duty advantage.

Despite soaring gold prices, steep tariffs and rising crime, US jewellery sales continue to climb in 2025 — driven by resilient consumer demand, strong independents and a smaller but stronger retail base.

The recent imposition of steep tariffs by the Trump administration on diamonds imported from India has sent ripples across the US diamond jewellery sector. India being the primary supplier of polished diamonds to America, the world’s largest consumer market, the tariffs have caused supply chain disruptions, and are likely to lead to rising product costs. Prices are expected to go up, once the existing inventory depletes, unless a deal is reached between the US and India. Suneeta Kaul speaks with Paul Zimnisky, renowned diamond industry analyst, to gain insights into the fallout of the tariffs, and how they are reshaping buying behaviour and pricing strategies in the US.

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.

Quantum Brilliance has launched the world’s first commercial Quantum Diamond Foundry in Melbourne to mass-produce ultra-pure diamonds for room-temperature quantum computing and sensing, marking a major step toward real-world quantum applications.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the Responsible Jeweller and the world’s fifth-largest jewellery chain, has opened its showroom at Vaishali Enclave, Pitampura, further strengthening its footprint in Delhi