Gems and jewellery exports rise 9.43 pc in September: Industry data
New Delhi, Oct 15
Overall gross gems and jewellery exports grew by 9.43 per cent to $2,950.62 million in September 2026 compared with $2,696.34 million a year earlier, according to the industry data released on Thursday.
As per the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), cumulative exports for April-September 2026 rose 3.07 per cent to $14,301.38 million from $13,875.90 million in the same period last year.
Gross imports jumped 25.48 per cent in September to $2,076.69 million and were up 5.29 per cent to $11,045.19 million for April-September.
Gross imports of rough diamonds at $5002.00 million (Rs 47558.87 crore) in April 2026 - September 2026 have shown a decline of (-)16.81 per cent (-8.35% Rs term) compared with the imports at $6012.45 million (Rs 51894.49 crore) for previous year.
In volume terms gross Import of rough diamonds at 592.24 lakhs carats during April 2026 - September 2026 has shown a growth of (+)16.47 per cent compared with the imports at 508.51 lakhs carats during previous year. Per Carat Value April to September 2026 $ 84.46.
The report noted a decline in diamond exports in terms of value but appreciation in terms of volume reflects a lower realisation per carat rather than a weaker physical demand.
In addition, provisional gross export of silver jewellery for between April 2026 - September 2026 was at $729.32 million (Rs 6908.9 crores) shows growth of (+)23.10 per cent (+ 34.36 per cent Rs term) over the comparative figure of $ 592.44 million (Rs 5142.2 crores) for previous year.
— IANS
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