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:
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
Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)
