India, Oct. 14 -- India's gross gem and jewellery exports rose 9.43% year-on-year in US dollar terms and 18.24% in rupee terms to $2.95 billion (Rs 28,157.55 crore) in September 2026, compared with $2.70 billion (Rs 23,813.91 crore) in the same month last year.

During April-September 2026, gross exports reached $14.30 billion (Rs 1,36,068.27 crore), registering growth of 3.07% in US dollar terms and 13.40% in rupee terms compared with the corresponding period last year.

The export performance reflects continued growth despite global uncertainties, supported by strong gains in studded gold jewellery, silver jewellery and polished lab-grown diamonds, according to the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).

"Studded gold jewel...