India's gems and jewelry exports rise 26.51% in June 2026

Business Jul 17, 2026

India's gems and jewelry exports made a strong rebound in June 2026, jumping 26.51% year-over-year to $2.21 billion, according to the GJEPC.

This signals a recovery after months of global uncertainty and slow demand.

Imports also grew by 10.06%, reaching $1.72 billion.

India's gold jewelry exports soar 54.5%

Gold jewelry was the star performer, with exports soaring 54.5%, especially studded pieces, which shot up 85.35%.

Lab-grown diamonds weren't far behind, seeing a 52.25% boost for the month.

Colin Shah, Managing Director, Kama Jewelry, sounded upbeat about what's next, saying the improvement was a positive development.