Gems trade slump: Exports fall 31% in October; bullion volatility, early US stocking hit demand – The Times of India

Gems trade slump: Exports fall 31% in October; bullion volatility, early US stocking hit demand – The Times of India

India’s gems and jewellery exports fell sharply in October, sliding 30.57% to $2.17 billion (Rs 19,172.89 crore) compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), PTI reported.Exports in October 2024 had stood at $3.12 billion (Rs 26,237.1 crore).GJEPC chairman Kirit Bhansali said the…

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GST relief for gems sector: Small diamond imports exempted from IGST; jewellery box tax cut to 5% – The Times of India

GST relief for gems sector: Small diamond imports exempted from IGST; jewellery box tax cut to 5% – The Times of India

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) on Friday said that recent GST reforms have delivered significant relief to the diamonds and jewellery sector, easing costs for both exporters and consumers.The government’s move to exempt imports of natural cut and polished diamonds up to 25 cents under the Diamond Imprest Authorisation Scheme (DIAS) from…

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Gems and jewellery exporters reel as US tariffs kick in; seek urgent govt relief, Surat jobs in risk – The Times of India

Gems and jewellery exporters reel as US tariffs kick in; seek urgent govt relief, Surat jobs in risk – The Times of India

The Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has urged the Centre to announce immediate relief measures after the United States imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, a move that exporters say has started hurting the $40 billion industry.The penal duties, which came into effect on August 27, have already disrupted shipments to…

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