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FTA Partner Markets Offer Immense Export Opportunity For Indian Jewellery Sector: DoC
Department of Commerce Organises Focused Outreach To Boost FTA Utilisation in the Gems & Jewellery Sector
India’s FTA partner countries collectively import over US$55 billion of jewellery annually; India’s current share of US$8 billion signals a large untapped opportunity.
Exporters urged to leverage preferential market access under India’s FTAs and capture a greater share of global jewellery trade.


The Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India today organised a focused outreach programme on “Leveraging FTAs for the Gems & Jewellery Sector” in Jaipur, in partnership with the Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Exporters, manufacturers, MSMEs and other industry stakeholders participated in the programme.
The workshop is part of the Government’s sustained effort to ensure that exporters—particularly MSMEs and cluster-based enterprises—can fully capitalise on market access gains created through India’s new-generation FTAs.
India’s total exports have nearly doubled over the past twelve years, reaching an all-time high of USD 863 billion in FY 2025–26—up from USD 468 billion in FY 2014–15. Merchandise exports stood at USD 442 billion and services exports at USD 421 billion, reflecting the resilience and competitiveness of the Indian economy.
India’s FTAs have grown broader, deeper, and commercially more meaningful in recent years—covering a wider range of products, services, investment, standards, and trade facilitation. Gems & Jewellery has emerged as a leading beneficiary sector under these agreements.
FTA partner countries collectively import over US$55 billion of jewellery annually. India’s current share stands at US$8 billion—pointing to substantial headroom for growth. Rajasthan, which accounts for 97% of India’s coloured gemstone exports and has a strong presence in silver and imitation jewellery, is uniquely placed to capture this opportunity.
Addressing the gathering, Saket Kumar, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, said:

“India’s FTAs are strategic instruments for expanding export opportunities. Our objective is to ensure that every exporter, including MSMEs and cluster-based enterprises is equipped to utilise them.”
The programme aligns with the vision of Hon’ble Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, who has underscored that India’s export growth strategy rests on enhanced competitiveness, improved market access, and stronger domestic manufacturing. Achieving the target of USD 2 trillion in exports by 2030 will require industry stakeholders to fully leverage the opportunities created by India’s expanding FTA network.
The Department of Commerce will continue similar engagements across key export clusters to ensure wider dissemination of FTA-related opportunities and help make India a leading global manufacturing and export hub under Viksit Bharat 2047.
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Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds Inaugurates Showroom In Kalyan, Its 8th Exclusive Store MMR
The new store marks Limelight’s 8th exclusive outlet in Mumbai, further strengthening its retail presence across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region reflects its focus on reaching consumers urban markets.
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds, India’s largest and most trusted lab grown diamond jewellery brand, continues to expand its retail footprint with the launch of its new exclusive store in Kalyan, marking its 8th store in Mumbai. The launch further strengthens the Brand’s presence across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and reflects its focus on reaching consumers across both established and emerging high-potential urban markets.
The store was inaugurated by Karamjyot Chawla, Director, Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds, along with Regional Partner, Lalit Soni, alongside the brand’s leadership team. The launch marks another significant milestone in Limelight’s continued retail expansion across Mumbai.
The new store brings Limelight’s contemporary lab grown diamond jewellery closer to consumers in Kalyan, catering to an evolving customer base that is increasingly seeking modern, design-led and value-conscious jewellery options.
Designed to offer a contemporary and elevated retail experience, the store showcases Limelight’s extensive collection of CVD studded lab grown diamond jewellery crafted using Type IIA diamonds, globally recognised for their exceptional brilliance and purity. Customers can explore a wide range of classic solitaires, elegant necklaces, statement earrings, bracelets and versatile everyday jewellery, catering to both occasion-led purchases and modern lifestyles.
Kalyan represents an important market within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, with a growing urban consumer base and evolving preferences towards contemporary jewellery formats. With its presence in Khadakpada, one of the most prominent, well-developed residential and commercial localities in Kalyan, Limelight aims to make lab grown diamond jewellery more accessible to consumers while offering a retail experience centred around design, quality and transparency.
To celebrate the launch, Limelight is offering special launch benefits for customers, giving them the opportunity to indulge with and shop their favourite diamond jewellery pieces at last year’s gold rate. Remarkably enticing, the offer is valid for a limited period only. (T&C apply.)
Pooja Madhavan, Founder & Managing Director, Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds, said:
“The launch of our 8th store in Mumbai is an important milestone for Limelight and reflects our continued confidence in the region. Mumbai has been an important market for us, and we are seeing growing consumer interest in contemporary diamond jewellery and newage formats that align well with their beliefs and ensure no compromises in quality. With our new store in Kalyan, we are more than delighted to extend the Limelight experience to a wider consumer base, cater to their distinctive demands and making high-quality lab grown diamond jewellery more accessible across the region.”

Karamjyot Chawla, Director, Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds, added:

“Reaching our 8th store in Mumbai is a significant milestone in our retail expansion journey. Our strategy is focused on building a strong presence across both established and emerging markets, and Kalyan is an important addition to this network.
The city has a growing consumer base with evolving jewellery preferences, and we look forward to bringing our extensive range and contemporary retail experience closer to consumers in Kalyan and the surrounding areas, diversifying our clientele for conscious luxury and taking it a step further.”
With the launch of its new store in Kalyan, Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds now has 8 exclusive stores across Mumbai, further strengthening its retail network in one of India’s key jewellery markets. The launch is part of the brand’s wider nationwide expansion, as it continues to build awareness and accessibility for lab grown diamond jewellery across India.
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