India Gem Exports Fall 5% in Dec 2025, US Shipments Plunge
India's gems and jewellery exports declined 4.98% year-on-year in December 2025 to $1.88 billion. While US shipments dropped sharply, exports to UAE and Hong Kong surged over 28% each.
India's gems and jewellery exports declined 4.98% year-on-year in December 2025 to $1.88 billion. While US shipments dropped sharply, exports to UAE and Hong Kong surged over 28% each.
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