India’s GJ exports up jump 15.98% in July 2025

C&P grew over 17% and Gold Jewellery that rises over 16% As per the data released by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the overall gross exports of Gems & Jewellery [GJ] witnessed a spike of 15.98% to US$ 2178.24 million (Rs. 18756.28 crores) during July 2025, as compared to US$ 1878.09 million (Rs. 15700.0 crores) for the same period of previous year. On the other hand, the overall gross imports of Gems & Jewellery witnessed a growth of 26.55% to US$1810.43 million (Rs. 15587.73 crores) in July 2025, as compared to US$1430.55 million (Rs. 11956.04 crores) for the same period of the previous year. This massive rise is due to the expedited trade activities during July as a preventive measure against Tariff Threats kicking in August 2025 onwards. As India heads into the festive season, and following this is the holiday season in the West, a major part of the trade has already been concluded in July 2025. ...