Indian Gems and Jewellery Sector records 9.07% decline in exports for April 2026

Key facts

• Gross exports of gems and jewellery decreased by 9.07% to US$ 2,448.53 million (₹20,952.26 crores) in April 2026, while gross imports declined by 9.54% to US$ 2,032.56 million.
• Exports of cut and polished diamonds fell by 19.65% to US$ 890.91 million (₹8,338.8 crores), while imports grew by 260.20% to US$ 222.02 million (₹2,072.99 crores) due to increased procurement from Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
• Rough diamond imports decreased by 29.36% to US$ 847.67 million (₹7,908.72 crores), and polished lab grown diamond exports declined by 15.53% to US$ 93.28 million (₹872.16 crores).
• Plain gold jewellery exports witnessed a decline of 47.06% to US$ 341.08 million (₹3,187.76 crores).
• Studded gold jewellery exports grew by 16.02% to US$ 500.46 million (₹4,677.41 crores), silver jewellery exports rose by 444.040% to US$ 268.38 million (₹2,511.17 crores), and platinum jewellery exports increased by 90.29% to US$ 22.10 million (₹206.57 crores).