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India Gems, Jewellery Exports Decline

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 17, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026

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Market Impact

The decline in India's gems and jewellery exports, particularly diamonds and gold, indicates a negative impact on the sector's revenue and profitability. This could lead to concerns for investors in related companies and potentially affect India's overall trade balance.

Gems and Jewellery
Event Summary

India's gems and jewellery exports experienced a significant decline of 9.07% in April 2026, totaling $2,226.45 million. This downturn is primarily attributed to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has caused global trade disruptions, and uncertainties regarding tariffs for exports to the United States. The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council reported substantial drops in cut and polished diamonds (19.65%), polished lab-grown diamonds (15.53%), and gold jewellery (21.77%), with plain gold jewellery exports falling by 47.06%. However, studded gold jewellery exports saw a 16.02% increase, and silver jewellery exports surged by 444%. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, highlighted geopolitical tensions and weak global demand as key factors.

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West Asia
The ongoing conflict in West Asia is cited as a primary reason for worldwide disruptions affecting India's gems and jewellery exports.
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Kirit Bhansali
Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, attributed the decline in exports to the West Asia conflict and lack of clarity on tariffs to the United States.
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United States
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India
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Relationships
United States strategic partner ↔ India The United States considers India a key geopolitical partner and major trade destination in Asia, investing heavily in i
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