India's gem & jewellery exports jump 27% in June to $2.21 billion on demand revival

Exports rose 27% to $2.21 billion in June, aided by demand recovery, FTAs and US duty clarity. Gold jewellery exports surged 55% to $1.09 billion and lab-grown diamond exports jumped 52% to $101 million, signaling optimism ahead of the festive and holiday season. Q1 exports touched $6.61 billion.

— Filed Fri, 17 Jul, 2026, 21:38 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

India's gem and jewellery exports rose 27% in June to $2.21 billion, driven by demand revival, FTAs and US duty clarity. Gold jewellery and lab-grown diamond exports surged, signaling optimism for the coming festive and holiday season.

Why this matters

The GJEPC's June figures show a broad-based export rebound, with gold jewellery and lab-grown diamonds leading gains, signaling optimism heading into the festive and holiday season.

Retail-company signals accelerating, up 866900% QoQ.

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