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GJEPC seeks government intervention over US reciprocal tariff proposal
Top representatives of India’s gems and jewellery sector have urgently briefed Hon’ble Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal, IAS, on the potential repercussions of the United States’ recent notice regarding reciprocal tariffs. The delegation, led by Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, along with Adil Kotwal, President, Seepz Gem & Jewellery Manufacturers’ Association (SGJMA), and Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, presented a detailed overview of the industry’s concerns and proposed mitigation strategies.
The briefing aimed to underscore the significant impact the proposed tariffs could have on Indian exports and the broader industry. Satya Srinivas, IRS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce (MoC), and Dnyaneshwar Patil, Development Commissioner, SEEPZ were also present to offer a comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand.
The US notice, which threatens reciprocal tariffs, has raised concerns within the Indian gems and jewellery sector, a key contributor to the nation’s export revenue. The industry leaders outlined the potential economic fallout and presented specific recommendations to safeguard interests.
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The Government Reduces Duty Drawback Rate For Gold, Silver Jewellery Exports.
Lower Tax Refunds Will Make Indian Gold and Silver Jewellery Exports More Expensive In The Global Market.
The Indian government has reduced the duty drawback rates—the tax refunds given to exporters for duties paid on imported raw materials—for gold and silver jewellery exports.
Gold Jewellery: The refund rate has been cut by 3.1%, dropping from Rs 1,851.99 to Rs 1,794.11 per gram.
Silver Jewellery & Articles: The refund rate has been cut by about 9%, dropping from Rs 29,501.09 to Rs 26,859.02 per kilogram.
Back in July, the government nearly doubled these refund rates to support exporters against rising global costs. However, because gold and silver prices have since fallen—reducing the actual import duty paid in real terms—the government adjusted the drawback rates downward to match current market conditions.
Impact: Lower tax refunds will make Indian gold and silver jewellery exports more expensive in the global market.
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