ET Make in India SME Regional Summits: How IDBI Bank is supporting Surat's MSMEsFrom diamond exporters to textile manufacturers, the bank offers specialised services including 10-minute loan approvals and forex risk man...
15 Aug, 2025, 11.05 AM IST
ET Make in India SME Regional Summits: Racing past China while Trump's tariffs clear the pathFrom AI-powered diamond sorting to $30 billion textile exports, Gujarat's industrial hub is transforming challenges into competitive advant...
29 Jul, 2025, 06.58 PM IST
Are diamonds forever? Surat’s sparkle wanes as war and tariffs cut deepDiamond hub Surat has been grappling with challenges aplenty in recent years, with tariffs being the final nail in the coffin. Can diversif...
15 Jul, 2025, 01.53 PM IST
Comm Min's export promotion mission may have 12-point plan to push exports, help MSME exportersThe commerce ministry's Export Promotion Mission (EPM), with a Rs 2,250 crore outlay, is set to launch with up to 12 components. These incl...
01 May, 2025, 03.21 PM IST
Losing its shine: Gems and jewellery industry sees slowdown in business, job losses from Trump tariffsDespite the 90-day pause period, the industry feels that the added 10% cost will severely impact cash flows in a high-volume, low-margin se...
24 Apr, 2025, 11.38 AM IST
Jewellery exporters jittery over reciprocal US tariffsJewellery exports from Mumbai's SEEPZ face a potential setback due to US President Trump's proposed reciprocal tariffs, which could signifi...
06 Mar, 2025, 11.03 AM IST
Trump’s tariff plan spells trouble for Mumbai’s SEEPZ jewellery export operationsJewellery exports from Mumbai’s SEEPZ to the US may face significant challenges due to potential reciprocal tariffs proposed by President T...
06 Mar, 2025, 10.28 AM IST
India introduces Diamond Imprest Authorization Scheme to boost exportsThe Diamond Imprest Authorization (DIA) Scheme, effective April 1, 2025, allows duty-free import of natural cut and polished diamonds under...
22 Jan, 2025, 06.29 AM IST
Parliament panel suggests govt to seek three years deferment on EU's carbon tax for MSMEsThe EU has decided to impose carbon tax - CBAM - from January 1, 2026 on seven carbon-intensive sectors, including steel, cement, and ferti...
09 Feb, 2024, 09.45 AM IST
Budget 2024: Gem and jewellery industry calls for reduction in import duties on gold, cut and polished diamondsUnion budget 2024: The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has called on the Indian government to lower import duties on gol...
29 Jan, 2024, 01.50 PM IST
Budget 2024: GJEPC suggests safe harbour for sale of rough diamonds in Special Notified ZonesUnion Budget: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has suggested the introduction of a Safe Harbour Rule for the sale of ro...
19 Jan, 2024, 05.48 PM IST
Export headwinds to stretch MSME working capital requirements: ReportThe US and Eurozone are the two geographies account for a third of India’s overall exports.
26 Jun, 2023, 12.01 PM IST
GJEPC seeks Jewellery Repair Policy to make India a global outsourcing service centreThis will increase India's market share in the global jewellery repair market, which is estimated to grow to around USD 5.75 billion by 202...
12 Jan, 2023, 08.02 PM IST
Jewellery industry wants Repair Policy to make India a global outsourcing service centreVipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, said, “Keeping in view India’s inherent skill in making handmade jewellery, we believe that India will outperf...
12 Jan, 2023, 04.20 PM IST
FTAs will push products from district hubs for exports: Piyush Goyal"We are doing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) where we are looking at duty-free access for all these products internationally so we can create...
29 Aug, 2022, 11.32 PM IST
With a low 'turnover' threshold, Government's new MSME definition sows confusionThe dual eligibility criteria of investment and turnover in govt's new MSME definition has led to confusion.
15 May, 2020, 07.31 PM IST
Budget 2018: Diamond traders upset over rise in import duty on cut & polished diamondsThe proposal to cut corporate tax of companies with annual revenues of up to Rs. 250 crore to 25% will benefit the gems and jewellery secto...
01 Feb, 2018, 04.47 PM IST