The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) facilitated the participation of a delegation of its member exporters in the State-Level Workshop on ‘Leveraging Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) – Outreach Programme’, organised by the Directorate of MSME, Government of Haryana, at the Grand Hyatt, Gurugram, on 3 November 2026.

The workshop, held under the theme ‘Translating India’s Free Trade Agreements into Global Market Opportunities for Haryana’, brought together government officials, industry bodies and exporters to discuss opportunities arising from India's FTAs and ways to enhance export competitiveness.

GJEPC's participation reflects its continued efforts to facilitate greater industry engagement with government initiatives and enable its members to understand and leverage preferential market access available under India's various FTAs. For the gem and jewellery sector, these agreements offer opportunities to diversify export destinations, access new markets and strengthen India's position in global trade.

Commenting on the initiative, Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, said “India’s Free Trade Agreements open up significant opportunities for Indian exporters to expand their presence in international markets. These agreements, spanning partners including the UAE, Australia, the EFTA nations, the United Kingdom, Oman, New Zealand and the European Union, have transformed the export landscape for our sector. India’s FTA partner countries together import over US$ 55 billion of jewellery annually, and preferential and zero-duty access to these markets places Indian gems and jewellery on a decisively stronger competitive footing.

The key is to understand the benefits available under each agreement and translate preferential market access into actual business. Such outreach programmes are important in helping exporters, particularly MSMEs, understand the procedures, compliance requirements and opportunities available to them. Greater awareness of these agreements can help businesses diversify into new markets, expand their global footprint and strengthen India's position in global trade.”

The programme featured discussions on FTA opportunities, preferential market access, non-tariff measures, export procedures and various government initiatives aimed at supporting exporters, particularly MSMEs.

Courtesy: AOJ DESK NEWS