India-UK trade pact sparks rush of export orders ahead of July 15 rolloutIndian exporters are experiencing a significant surge in UK orders ahead of the July 15th India-UK CETA implementation. Anticipating tariff...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
India's trade with West Asia gradually improving: Commerce SecyIndia's trade with West Asia faced disruptions in May due to the US-Iran conflict. Exports saw a slight dip but are recovering. Imports als...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
US-Iran peace deal may help boost India's exports, stabilise rupeeA peace deal between the US and Iran is set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement is anticipated to significantly boost India's ex...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Jharkhand: Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, bamboo craft get GI tagJharkhand's traditional crafts have achieved a significant milestone for the artisans and weavers of Jharkhand. Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk,...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
India-Oman CEPA sparks first duty-free gold jewellery shipment from KolkataThe first shipment of gold jewellery from Kolkata to Oman under the India-Oman CEPA was dispatched by Wonder Jewels, marking the start of d...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
India-Oman CEPA kicks inThe India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is now active. Indian exporters of textiles, leather, plastics, and more will g...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
India, Oman free trade pact comes into forceIndia and Oman's free trade agreement is now active. This pact offers Indian exporters better market access in Oman. Sectors like textiles,...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
India's trade with West Asia contracts for second straight month in April amid shipping disruptionsApril marked a downturn in India’s trade relationship with West Asia, as both exports and imports experienced a staggering reduction of mor...
15 May, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
India’s $85 billion gems & jewellery sector gets policy fillip, closes in on Dubai, Hong KongThe recent FTWZ expansion by the government is expected to create more opportunities for India’s jewellery sector and elevate the country's...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
CBIC to form panel addressing grievances of gems and jewellery industryThe Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is initiating the formation of a panel to address the concerns raised by the gems an...
13 Dec, 2023, 10.01 AM IST
Maharashtra government allows designated export units of diamond and jewellery to begin their operations in MumbaiConsidering the ongoing crisis due to coronavirus pandemic, the government has allowed only 10 percent of workforce to operate in these jew...
11 May, 2020, 08.58 PM IST
Rock solid beginning: Diamond, gold jewellery sales resume from SEEPZ in Mumbai, Surat Diamond Bourse and Jaipur“Gems and jewellery have started going to Hong Kong and Dubai through cargo flights,” Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) vice...
11 May, 2020, 12.25 AM IST
No GST on gems meant for exhibitions abroadTill now, gems & jewellery which was being carried outside of the country even for exhibition/ consignment purpose was attracting IGST at r...
19 Jul, 2019, 07.05 PM IST
Gems, jewellery exports decline by 0.75% in Apr-AugThe country's gems and jewellery exports contracted by 0.75 per cent to USD 13.18 billion in April-August as demand slowed down. According ...
08 Oct, 2018, 03.03 PM IST
Gems and jewellery exports dip 22% in AprilExports in April 2017 stood at USD 3.31 billion, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of India said.
21 May, 2018, 04.53 PM IST
Gems and Jewellery exports dip 18% during April-OctoberDeclining gold prices and global demand slowdown is the major reason for dip in exports besides increasing rejection of domestic consignmen...
29 Nov, 2015, 12.02 PM IST
Now, customs moves to blunt gold importsAccording to the existing norm, after importing gold, exporters have the option of realising the payment within 270 days.
26 Aug, 2013, 10.38 AM IST