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India’s Gem & Jewellery Exports Drop 11.72% in FY25 Amid Global Pressures
Studded gold and platinum jewellery buck trend with positive growth; CPD and silver exports see sharp declines
India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports declined by 11.72% in the financial year 2024-25, totaling USD 28.5 billion, compared to USD 32.28 billion in FY24. The industry grappled with multiple global challenges including sluggish demand in key markets like the US and China, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and rising competition from lab-grown diamonds.
Despite the overall decline, exports of studded gold jewellery rose by 14% year-on-year to USD 6.1 billion, and platinum jewellery exports also saw an uptick of 11.79% to USD 182.75 million. In contrast, exports of cut and polished diamonds (CPD), the sector’s largest component, plummeted 16.75% to USD 13.2 billion, while silver jewellery exports dropped a staggering 40.58% to USD 962 million.
The imposition of a 26% US tariff on certain goods triggered a last-minute surge in exports, with over USD 1 billion worth of shipments sent in the 10 days prior to the tariff’s implementation — a sign of underlying global demand potential.
On the import front, gross G&J imports fell 11.96% to USD 19.6 billion, down from USD 22.2 billion in the previous fiscal year. Imports of rough diamonds, a key raw material, dropped 24.27% in value to USD 10.8 billion, while the volume declined 16.2% to 1,044.34 lakh carats.
Exports of lab-grown polished diamonds were also impacted, declining by 9.64% to USD 1.2 billion.
Gold jewellery exports were relatively stable, recording only a marginal decline of 0.11% to USD 11.21 billion. Of this, plain gold jewellery contributed USD 5.1 billion.
Signs of recovery were visible from January 2025 onwards, with month-on-month growth, although still trailing behind year-on-year figures. Exports in March 2025 were USD 2.5 billion, showing a modest 1.02% growth over February, but slightly below the USD 2.55 billion recorded in March 2024.
Industry players remain cautiously optimistic, citing stabilizing diamond prices and improving market sentiment as early indicators of a turnaround, despite ongoing global uncertainty.
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GJEPC Calls For Suggestions From Industry On Proposed Gold Reform Measures
GJEPC, Is Undertaking Consultations On Promoting Low-Caratage Jewellery, Revamping GMS, To Encouraging Exchange Of Old Jewellery To Boost Recycling
GJEPC is leading industry consultations to formulate a proposal on gold monetisation and measures to reduce India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD), following initial discussions on precious metals convened by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
GJEPC, in coordination with AIGJC and other industry stakeholders and GJEPC members, is undertaking consultations on promoting low-caratage jewellery, revamping the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) to mobilise idle household gold, encouraging exchange of old jewellery to boost recycling, and discouraging passive gold investments such as bars and coins.
The industry paper will exclude temple gold, income tax amnesty measures, and any recommendation on reducing gold import duty. It also supports wider adoption of 9K, 14K and 18K hallmarked jewellery, stronger export incentives for the gems and jewellery sector, and safeguards against smuggling.
Jewellers are expected to remain the primary implementation channel, backed by declaration, valuation and monitoring mechanisms, while measures such as hedging and price protection may be explored to address gold price volatility.
GJEPC has invited member inputs by 28 May, with the consolidated proposal slated for submission to the Government by 5 June 2026.
GJEPC is leading industry consultations to formulate a proposal on gold monetisation and measures to reduce India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD), following initial discussions on precious metals convened by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. GJEPC, in coordination with AIGJC and other industry stakeholders and GJEPC members, is undertaking consultations on promoting low-caratage jewellery, revamping the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) to mobilise idle household gold, encouraging exchange of old jewellery to boost recycling, and discouraging passive gold investments such as bars and coins. The industry paper will exclude temple gold, income tax amnesty measures, and any recommendation on reducing gold import duty. It also supports wider adoption of 9K, 14K and 18K hallmarked jewellery, stronger export incentives for the gems and jewellery sector, and safeguards against smuggling. Jewellers are expected to remain the primary implementation channel, backed by declaration, valuation and monitoring mechanisms, while measures such as hedging and price protection may be explored to address gold price volatility. GJEPC has invited member inputs by 28 May, with the consolidated proposal slated for submission to the Government by 5 June 2026.
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