The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) facilitated the participation of its member exporters in a state-level workshop on leveraging Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), organized by the Directorate of MSME, Government of Haryana, in Gurugram on November 3, 2026.
Held at the Grand Hyatt under the theme ‘Translating India’s Free Trade Agreements into Global Market Opportunities for Haryana’, the workshop brought together government officials, industry bodies and exporters to discuss opportunities arising from India's trade agreements and their potential to improve export competitiveness.
The discussions covered preferential market access, non-tariff measures, export procedures and government initiatives aimed at supporting exporters, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
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.”
GJEPC's participation was aimed at helping member exporters understand the benefits available under India's FTAs and explore opportunities to diversify export destinations and strengthen their international market presence.