Editor’s Note
This article highlights a persistent downturn in the gem and jewellery export sector, with a notable 5.79% year-on-year decline in January 2026. The figures underscore ongoing challenges in this key industry.
The declining trend in gem and jewellery exports continues. In January 2026, the country’s exports saw a 5.79% decrease compared to the previous year. There was a 5.79% decline in dollar terms. The level of decline in rupee terms was 0.84%.
In January 2026, exports from India amounted to USD 2174.22 million. Last year, this figure was USD 2309.47 million. In rupee terms, exports from India were Rs. 20320.92 crore in January 2026, compared to Rs. 20493.97 crore last year.
The coloured gemstones segment showed signs of pressure in the decline during January 2026. Exports in January 2026 were USD 44.54 million. In the year 2025, coloured gemstone exports were USD 50.10 million. Coloured gemstone exports saw an 11.10% decrease in dollar value.
Jaipur plays a major role in the country’s coloured gemstone exports. The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has released the export figures for January 2026.
– In January 2026, the country’s exports saw a 5.79% decrease compared to the previous year.
– There was a 5.79% decline in dollar terms.
– The level of decline in rupee terms was 0.84%.
– In January 2026, exports from India amounted to USD 2174.22 million.
– Last year, this figure was USD 2309.47 million.
– In rupee terms, exports from India were Rs. 20320.92 crore in January 2026, compared to Rs. 20493.97 crore last year.
– The coloured gemstones segment showed signs of pressure in the decline during January 2026.
– Exports in January 2026 were USD 44.54 million.
– In the year 2025, coloured gemstone exports were USD 50.10 million.
– Coloured gemstone exports saw an 11.10% decrease in dollar value.
– Jaipur plays a major role in the country’s coloured gemstone exports.
– The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has released the export figures for January 2026.
