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India Allows Jewellery Exports from Amritsar
New Delhi: The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued an update in the Gazette of India has announced an important amendment to the Handbook of Procedures, 2023, to further streamline jewellery exports. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued a public notice dated 13th November adding Amritsar Airport as an authorized export point for gold, silver, and platinum jewellery. The inclusion of Amritsar Airport comes after persistent efforts by the GJEPC, which has been consistently advocating for streamlining
India Allows Jewellery Exports from Amritsar
New Delhi: The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued an update in the Gazette of India has announced an important amendment to the Handbook of Procedures, 2023, to further streamline jewellery exports. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued a public notice dated 13th November adding Amritsar Airport as an authorized export point for gold, silver, and platinum jewellery. The inclusion of Amritsar Airport comes after persistent efforts by the GJEPC, which has been consistently advocating for streamlining
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KP Fully Lifts CAR Diamond Exports Ban
Dubai: The Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary, which took place last week in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), saw members voting to lift a decade-long ban on rough diamond exports from the Central African Republic (CAR). KP suspended diamond exports from the country in May 2013 after the Seleka fighters seized the capital Bangui in March of the same year, overthrowing
India’s Significant Achievement at KP
Dubai: The delegation, led by Mr. Siddharth Mahajan, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, and consisted Mr. R. Arulanandan, Director and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray Executive Director and team from GJEPC, participated in discussions in order to promote conflict-free rough diamond trade. India’s proactive engagement with the KP process highlights our dedication to upholding ethical sourcing practices, combating conflict
Civil Society Slams KP in Plenary Meeting
Dubai: The Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition (KPCSC) has criticized the diamond industry’s regulatory body for its lack of meaningful reforms, accusing it of going in circles without real progress. Speaking at the Kimberley Process plenary in Dubai, KPCSC coordinator Jaff Bamenjo expressed frustration over the UN-backed organization entering its second year of another reform cycle while persistent challenges remain
Oct. 2024 Marks Revival in CPD Exports
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery exports has made strides in October 2024, marking a turning point with positive growth in multiple product categories, notably cut and polished diamonds, gold Jewellery (plain & studded), and polished lab-grown diamonds. In October 2024, the overall gross exports of gems and jewellery reached USD 2,998.04 million (Rs. 25,194.41 crores), marking a growth of 9.18% in
KP Fully Lifts CAR Diamond Exports Ban
Dubai: The Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary, which took place last week in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), saw members voting to lift a decade-long ban on rough diamond exports from the Central African Republic (CAR). KP suspended diamond exports from the country in May 2013 after the Seleka fighters seized the capital Bangui in March of the same year, overthrowing
India’s Significant Achievement at KP
Dubai: The delegation, led by Mr. Siddharth Mahajan, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, and consisted Mr. R. Arulanandan, Director and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray Executive Director and team from GJEPC, participated in discussions in order to promote conflict-free rough diamond trade. India’s proactive engagement with the KP process highlights our dedication to upholding ethical sourcing practices, combating conflict
Civil Society Slams KP in Plenary Meeting
Dubai: The Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition (KPCSC) has criticized the diamond industry’s regulatory body for its lack of meaningful reforms, accusing it of going in circles without real progress. Speaking at the Kimberley Process plenary in Dubai, KPCSC coordinator Jaff Bamenjo expressed frustration over the UN-backed organization entering its second year of another reform cycle while persistent challenges remain
Oct. 2024 Marks Revival in CPD Exports
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery exports has made strides in October 2024, marking a turning point with positive growth in multiple product categories, notably cut and polished diamonds, gold Jewellery (plain & studded), and polished lab-grown diamonds. In October 2024, the overall gross exports of gems and jewellery reached USD 2,998.04 million (Rs. 25,194.41 crores), marking a growth of 9.18% in
