Overview

• Apex body of the Gem and Jewellery industry in India
• Sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
• Established to promote exports of Indian gems and jewellery products globally
• Acts as the official export promotion council for the sector

Administrative Status

• Sponsored body, not a statutory regulator
• Works in close coordination with:
  • Ministry of Commerce & Industry
  • Export promotion ecosystem
  • Trade and regulatory authorities

Headquarters and Presence

• Headquarters located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Regional offices spread across major gem and jewellery hubs
• Membership base of over 7,500 exporters and industry stakeholders

Primary Function

• Promotion of Indian gems and jewellery exports in international markets
• Acts as a bridge between:
  • Indian exporters
  • Global buyers
  • Government and regulatory institutions

Core Functions and Activities

• Market intelligence support
  • Foreign trade enquiries
  • Import duty structures
  • Trade and tariff regulations
  • Global jewellery fairs and exhibitions
• International outreach
  • Organising Indian participation in global jewellery shows
  • Conducting buyer seller meets in key export destinations
• Global sourcing cooperation
  • Facilitating collaboration in rough diamonds and coloured gemstones
  • Supporting sourcing of finished jewellery
• Government interface
  • Representing industry concerns before ministries and regulators
  • Policy advocacy on export related issues
• Image building
  • International advertising campaigns
  • Publications and audio visual branding
• Skill development and training
  • Operating training institutes in:
    • Mumbai
    • Delhi
    • Surat
    • Jaipur
    • Varanasi
    • Udupi
  • Focus on manufacturing skills, design excellence and technical upgradation
• Infrastructure development
  • Supporting establishment of Jewellery Parks across India

Role in Kimberley Process

• Acts as the Nodal Agency for implementation of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) in India
• Ensures certification of rough diamond exports as conflict free
• Plays a key role in maintaining India’s credibility in the global diamond trade

Kimberley Process Key Facts

• Multilateral trade regime launched in 2003
• Objective is prevention of conflict diamonds
• Conflict diamonds defined as:
  • Rough diamonds used to finance wars against governments
• Operates through Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
  • Mandatory certification of rough diamond shipments
• Participants include:
  • Major diamond producing countries
  • Exporting and importing nations
  • World Diamond Council
  • Civil society organisations

Rough Diamonds

• Uncut and unpolished diamonds extracted from the earth
• Represent the raw stage before cutting and polishing
• Form the base material for the jewellery industry

Strategic Importance of GJEPC

• Supports one of India’s largest foreign exchange earning sectors
• Strengthens India’s position as a global hub for diamond cutting and polishing
• Enhances export competitiveness through policy support and global branding
• Plays a critical role in ethical sourcing and trade compliance