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India Gems and Jewellery Exports Surge 9.43 Percent in September
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News18•14-10-2026, 18:15
India Gems and Jewellery Exports Surge 9.43 Percent in September
- •India's gem and jewellery exports rose by 9.43 per cent year-on-year to USD 2.95 billion in September despite an uncertain global trade environment.
- •During the first half of the fiscal year, overall exports reached USD 14.30 billion, marking a 3.07 per cent increase from the previous year.
- •Exports of studded gold jewellery saw a significant jump of 50.23 per cent to reach USD 812.62 million, supported by improved market access and reduced tariffs.
- •Cut and polished diamonds experienced a 5.44 per cent decline to USD 1,293.30 million, while polished lab-grown diamonds grew by 40.72 per cent.
- •GJEPC chairman Kirit Bhansali attributed the positive momentum to trade agreements, lower US tariffs, and strong performances in key international markets.
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India's gem and jewellery exports grew by 9.43 per cent year-on-year in September to reach USD 2.95 billion.
Exports of Studded Gold Jewellery surged by 50.23 per cent to USD 812.62 million in September. This was supported by improved conditions in Dubai, trade access through FTAs, reduced US tariffs, and strong performance in markets like Hong Kong, Singapore, and France.
Exports of Cut and Polished Diamonds declined by 5.44 per cent to USD 1,293.30 million in September. Conversely, polished lab-grown diamond exports grew by 40.72 per cent to USD 151.43 million during the same month.
