Middle East Conflict Impacts India's Gems & Jewellery Exports

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

63% : Our business with Israel was growing," Navadiya said.
61% : The United States, Hong Kong, and the UAE remain key export destinations, while Israel and Belgium are also significant partners.
59% : He further stated that imports from Israel in 2024-25 were valued at USD 259.17 million, while exports between February 2025-26 stood at USD 337.07 million, reflecting steady growth, particularly in high-value and solitaire diamonds.
54% : "Israel is a major market for raw materials and high-cost diamonds.
52% : "If we analyse the statistics, from April 2024 to March 2025, our exports to Israel stood at USD 548.27 million.
40% : However, flight cancellations and airport shutdowns in Israel and other countries have disrupted the whole industry.
40% : Stakeholders have called for close monitoring of the situation, as the industry braces for potential volatility in international trade flows.
37% : International flight delays, airport closures in Israel and many countries are closed too, due to which problems can arise here.," he added.

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