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GJEPC welcomes new Export Promotion Mission, National Manufacturing Mission & the National Centres of Excellence Skilling
Budget Reaction by Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC

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“Union Budget presented by Hon. Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman puts India in the growth path to Viksit Bharat. The Budget reforms will help to realise India’s domestic growth potential and unveil a new trade roadmap to navigate global uncertainties.

GJEPC welcomes the recognition of exports as the 4th engine of growth and the new Export Promotion Mission with sectoral and ministerial targets, driven jointly by Union Commerce, Finance & MSME Ministries. This will facilitate easy access to export credit cross border and factor support to MSMEs to tackle non-tariff barriers in exports. GJEPC welcomes the digital public infrastructure, ‘BharatTradeNet’ (BTN) for international trade to be set-up as a unified platform for trade documentation and financing solutions.

GJEPC further welcomes the proposal of creating of new tariff items in Chapter 71 so as to distinguish precious metals – containing 99.9% or more by weight of silver, containing 99.5% or more by weight of gold, containing 99% or more by weight of platinum under headings 7106, 7108 and 7110 respectively. This move aligns with the representation made by GJEPC for addressing the issue of classification of alloys of Platinum (pre-dominantly containing gold), which was invariably leading to claim of unwarranted customs duty exemptions for import of Platinum under India-UAE CEPA .

Gem & Jewellery sector comprises of 85%-90% of MSMEs. The revision in classification criteria of MSMEs especially with those with turnover from Rs. 250 crore to Rs. 500 crore will help them achieve higher efficiencies of scale, technological upgradation and better access to capital.  The extension of credit guarantee cover to MSMEs leading to additional credit of Rs. 1.5 lakh crore in the next 5 years will benefit and provide boost to the MSMEs in the sector.

The Government’s stable approach on duties and levies across gem & jewellery products will enhance ease of doing business. The Basic Customs duty rate has been reduced from 25% to 5% on platinum findings classified under 7113 will enable consumers to get a new product and increase affordable jewellery sales..

GJEPC welcomes the Government’s labour intensive focus enhancing productivity, quality manufacturing and global competitiveness. G & J industry is labour intensive with 5 million people employed in Exports. The announcement of National Manufacturing Mission & the National Centres of Excellence Skilling furthering ‘Make for India ‘Make for the World’ is positive and is set to have direct  benefit to the sector.

GJEPC welcomes income tax relief incentives to boost consumer demand. Overall, Union Budget presented by Hon. Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman puts India in the growth path to Viksit Bharat. The Budget reforms will help to realise India’s domestic growth potential and unveil a new trade roadmap to navigate global uncertainties.

GJEPC remains committed to collaborating with the Government of India to ensure the sector continues to contribute significantly to the nation’s economy. Council requests the issuance of FAQs on Safe Harbour Taxation. We seek Hon. FM’s support for co-funding global diamond promotion campaigns, the inclusion of jewellery parks in the harmonised infrastructure list, and an Infrastructure Support Fund to develop a Gem Bourse in Jaipur.

GJEPC urges the Government to align regulations with global benchmarks, to set up a policy that promotes exports, innovation, use of technology, and incentivises sustainable practices.

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Sky Gold & Diamonds To Acquire Purvi Gems In Strategic Move To Drive Growth, Achieve Scale and Product Diversification

Rs 9 Crore Acquisition To Expand Lightweight & Studded Jewellery Portfolio and Boost Domestic and Export Growth

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Sky Gold & Diamonds Ltd., (Sky Gold) one of India’s leading jewellery manufacturers and exporters, has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% equity shares of  Purvi Gems & Jewellery (India) Private Limited, a company engaged in the manufacturing of uncut and precia jewellery and related products. Following the completion of the acquisition on October 7, 2026, Sky Gold is well-positioned to leverage Purvi Gems’ expertise in lightweight and studded jewellery to accelerate growth, enhance product diversification and strengthen its presence across key domestic and export markets.

The transaction is completed for a cash consideration of Rs 9 crores which represents 1.5x over its book value as of 31st Mar’26 and does not constitute a related-party transaction. Neither the promoter nor the promoter group of Sky Gold has any interest in Purvi Gems, reflecting the Company’s disciplined approach towards capital allocation and inorganic growth. The management of Purvi Gems to continue overseeing this business going forward, ensuring continuity and supporting the integration process.

Purvi Gems has built a strong position in specialised jewellery segments that continue to witness growing demand across key regions, including South India and Export market. The acquisition is expected to further enhance company’s exports while strengthening its ability to cater to evolving customer preferences in high margin studded jewellery business.

Key Strategic Benefits from Purvi Gems’ acquisition:

  • Immediate entry into the fast-growing lightweight uncut & precia jewellery segment, expanding Sky Gold’s addressable market
  • Increased exposure to the higher-margin studded jewellery category, supporting improvement in product mix and profitability
  • Potential of ~100 kg of monthly sales, enhancing scale and operational flexibility
  • Opportunity to unlock cross-selling opportunities and increase wallet share by leveraging Purvi Gems’ product portfolio across Sky Gold extensive customer network
  • Enhances export opportunity through specialised products with strong demand across key international markets, particularly the Middle East
  • Acquisition completed at book value, providing access to a business expected to generate over Rs 1,600-1,800 crore of annual revenue over the next two to three years, along with established customer relationships, specialised manufacturing capabilities, and an experienced team
  • Continues Sky Gold’s proven acquisition, which has historically contributed to enhanced scale and improved market positioning

The acquisition represents another important milestone in the company’s growth journey and is aligned with the long-term strategy of expanding its capabilities through carefully selected and strategically relevant acquisitions mainly in value added products having higher margins. Over the years, Sky Gold has successfully integrated acquired businesses to strengthen its market position, broaden its product offerings, improve operational efficiencies and create long-term value for stakeholders. The acquisition of Purvi Gems builds on this track record and further enhances the Company’s presence across high-growth jewellery categories.

Track Record of Successful Acquisitions

AcquisitionsStrategic RationalePre- Acquisition ScalePost- Acquisition Progress
Sparkling Chains Pvt. Ltd.Entry into the fast-moving chains segment; broaden product portfolioTurnover: ₹201 crore as on 31st March 2024 PAT: ₹0.1 croreTurnover: ₹760 crore as on 31st March 2026 PAT: ₹22.3 crore
Starmangalsutra Pvt. Ltd.Entry into the mangalsutra segment; broaden product portfolioTurnover :- ₹171 crore as on 31st March 2024 PAT :- ₹0.07 croreTurnover: ₹622 crore as on 31st March 2026 PAT: ₹22.9 crore
Speed Bangles Pvt. Ltd. (Erstwhile Ganna N Gold Pvt. Ltd.) (Revenues mainly on job work basis)Entry into specialised lightweight bangle manufacturing; broaden product portfolioTurnover: ₹0.87 crore as on 31st March 2025 PAT: ₹0.07 croreTurnover: ₹42 crore as on 31st March 2026 PAT: ₹16.6 crore (Acquired in Aug’25)
Shri Rishabh Gold (Revenues mainly on job work basis)Strengthen capabilities and expand customer baseTurnover: ₹49 crore as on 31st March 2025 PAT: ₹1.60 croreTurnover: ₹175 crore as on 31st March 2026 PAT: ₹18.8 crore (Acquired in Dec’25)

Commenting on the development, Mangesh Chauhan, Managing Director, Sky Gold & Diamonds Ltd., said:

“Strategic acquisitions have been an important driver of Sky Gold’s growth and value creation journey. Our disciplined approach to identifying and integrating businesses has helped us expand capabilities, diversify our product portfolio, improve operating efficiencies and strengthen profitability. Past acquisitions have contributed meaningfully to our scale and growth while creating long-term value for stakeholders. The acquisition of Purvi Gems is another step in this direction. The business brings complementary capabilities in the lightweight uncut and studded jewellery segments, an established customer base and a skilled team.

Given our proven track record of successfully integrating acquisitions and realizing operational synergies, we are confident that Purvi Gems will further strengthen our growth platform and support sustainable long-term value creation.”

Commenting on the development, Jigar Mehta, Director Purvi Gems & Jewellery (India) Pvt. Ltd., said:

“Over the last fifteen years, we have built a strong reputation in lightweight, uncut, and Precia jewellery through our commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and customer relationships. We believe Sky Gold’s scale, manufacturing capabilities, extensive customer network, and proven track record of integrating and growing acquired businesses provide the ideal platform for the next phase of our growth.”

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