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CEPA completes 3 years; powering India-UAE trade and economic ties
Bilateral gem and jewellery trade surged from US$ 20.88 billion in FY2022 to US$ 28.15 billion in FY2024, reflecting a robust 35% increase
The *Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)* between *India and the UAE*, formalised on 18th February 2022, has profoundly strengthened economic ties between the two nations. As we commemorate its third anniversary, it is evident that CEPA has significantly enhanced trade opportunities, particularly for India’s gem and jewellery industry.
Since CEPA’s implementation, trade between India and the UAE has witnessed remarkable growth. The bilateral gem and jewellery trade surged from US$ 20.88 billion in FY2022 to US$ 28.15 billion in FY2024, reflecting a robust 35% increase. India’s gem and jewellery exports to the UAE also soared by over 60%, from US$ 4.95 billion in FY2022 to US$ 8.04 billion in FY2024.
Notably, UAE’s share in India’s total exports rose from 13% in FY2022 to 25% in FY2024, overtaking Hong Kong as India’s second-largest export market. This underscores the transformative impact of CEPA on India’s trade dynamics.
One of the most significant benefits of CEPA has been the duty-free access for all gem and jewellery products, including gold, silver, and platinum jewellery, along with polished diamonds and gemstones.This development has motivated Indian exporters to increase their supply of various gem and jewellery items to the UAE, capitalising on the enhanced market access provided by the agreement.
This policy shift has led to substantial growth in key export categories:
Plain Gold Jewellery: Exports surged by 127.62%, reaching US$ 4,240 million in FY2024.
Studded Gold Jewellery: Increased by over 50%, from US$ 917 million in FY2022 to US$ 1,382 million in FY2024.
Worked Lab-Grown Diamonds: Witnessed a 58.16% growth, reaching US$ 172 million in FY2024.
Platinum Jewellery: Recorded a staggering 820.87% increase, reaching US$ 23 million.
Coloured Gemstones: Grew by 17.19% to US$ 9.34 million
*Kirit Bhansali*, Chairman, GJEPC, said, “The India-UAE CEPA has propelled our gem and jewellery exports to new heights, growing by over 60% from US$ 4.95 billion in FY2022 to US$ 8.04 billion in FY2024. The UAE now accounts for nearly a quarter of India’s total gem and jewellery exports, surpassing Hong Kong. The duty-free advantage has unlocked immense opportunities, particularly in plain gold jewellery, which saw a 127% surge. As we celebrate three years of CEPA, we remain committed to strengthening this vital partnership and exploring new avenues for growth.”
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Gold Gains Rs 85 On MCX; Silver Jumps Rs 2,033 On Softer US Inflation Data
Gold Recovered After Opening On A Weak Note, While Silver Extended Its Gains. In International Markets, Gold Eased After Opening Firm, Whereas Silver Continued To Trade Higher.
Gold and silver futures traded higher in the domestic market on Monday, supported by softer US inflation data, declining crude oil prices and easing expectations of further interest-rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve.
Gold recovered after opening on a weak note, while silver extended its gains. In international markets, gold eased after opening firm, whereas silver continued to trade higher.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the benchmark October gold contract opened at Rs 1,51,793 per 10 grams, down Rs 27 from its previous close of Rs 1,51,820. The contract later recovered and was trading at Rs 1,51,905 per 10 grams, up Rs 85. During the session, it touched a high of Rs 1,51,947 and a low of Rs 1,51,461.
Silver futures opened higher, with the benchmark September contract starting at Rs 2,31,799 per kg, up Rs 333 from the previous close of Rs 2,31,466. The contract subsequently climbed to Rs 2,33,499 per kg, recording a gain of Rs 2,033. It touched an intraday high of Rs 2,33,618 and a low of Rs 2,31,660.
In the global market, gold was trading near $4,400 per ounce on Comex, while silver was quoted at around $63.70 per ounce.
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