Jaipur’s jewellers will not do business with Turkey and Azerbaijan. They will underscore the fact that supporting Pakistan will prove costly for Turkey and Azerbaijan. The Jewellers Association of Jaipur has initiated a trade boycott. Rough stones are imported from Turkey and colored gemstones are exported. This step has been taken in response to public sentiment and in the national interest.

The decision was taken at an executive meeting held by Jewellers Association of Jaipur. The Associations President Alok Sonkhia and  Secretary Neeraj Lunawat appealed to jewellers across Jaipur to boycott Turkey and Azerbaijan.

The Jewellers Association of Jaipur, aligning with national sentiment, has decided to halt all business dealings with Turkey and Azerbaijan. This includes stopping imports of rough stones (used in jewellery manufacturing) from Turkey and halting exports of colored gemstones to these countries.

The statement reflects a recent, broader movement within India’s jewellery sector to boycott trade with Turkey and Azerbaijan. This action comes after both countries publicly supported Pakistan during recent escalations in India-Pakistan tensions, particularly after events like the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.

This is not an isolated decision. The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body for the sector, has called for a nationwide halt to all business transactions with Turkey and Azerbaijan. The boycott extends beyond jewellery to include machinery, equipment, and even calls for the Indian film industry to avoid shooting in these countries.