Gems and jewellery exports up 11.7% in Apr-Jul
The exports of gems and jewellery grew 11.7% year-on-year to $11.4 billion in the April-July period, according to the data from Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council. The rise was mainly supported by the exports of cut and polished diamonds, which rose by 5.2% to $7.25 billion. However, gold jewellery shipments contracted by 25.13% during the period under review.