Luxury Goods & Gems — India ↔ EU Trade Facilitation

Bilateral trade · India ↔ EU

What moves on this corridor.

India exports → EU

USD 4.2B+ annually — cut and polished diamonds (CPDs), gold jewellery and studded jewellery, silver jewellery, platinum jewellery, coloured gemstones (rubies, sapphires, emeralds), artisan crafts (silk, pashmina, handloom, lacquerware, woodwork), semi-precious stones (jade, turquoise, lapis lazuli)

Top India states: Gujarat (Surat — diamond cutting and polishing, 90% global share), Rajasthan (Jaipur — coloured gems, silver jewellery, artisan crafts), Maharashtra (Mumbai — gold jewellery, diamond trading), Tamil Nadu (Kancheepuram silk — GI protected), Jammu & Kashmir (Pashmina — GI protected)

EU exports → India

EUR 1.1B annually — luxury watches (Swiss — Rolex, Patek Philippe), luxury fashion brands (LVMH, Kering sold in India), luxury cars, premium cosmetics, high-end wine and spirits, luxury furniture and interiors

Top EU buyers: Belgium (Antwerp — world diamond trading hub), Italy (gold jewellery manufacturers, Milan luxury brands), Germany (luxury goods retail, jewellery brands), France (Paris luxury houses — LVMH, Cartier — India sourcing), UK (London diamond trade, pre-Brexit)

Growth rate

+8% CAGR gems and jewellery exports (2019–2024) · Artisan and GI products +22% CAGR (sustainable luxury premium) · Coloured gemstones fastest-growing sub-category

FTA duty impact

Gold jewellery (HS 7113): 2.5% → 0% (Day 1 FTA). Silver jewellery (HS 7113): 2.5% → 0% (Day 1). Imitation jewellery (HS 7117): 4% → 0% (Year 3). Cut and polished diamonds (HS 7102): 0% (MFN already). Handloom textiles (HS 5407, 5408): 6–8% → 0% (Year 5). GI protection for 400+ products in EU — transformational for artisan products.

HS codes & tariff rates

Tariff lines that matter.

HS code	Product	EU MFN	FTA rate
`7102`	Diamonds — worked, not industrial	0%	0% (MFN already 0%)
`7113`	Articles of jewellery — gold, silver, platinum	2.5%	0% (Day 1 FTA)
`7116`	Articles of natural/cultured pearls and stones	2.5%	0% (Day 1)
`7117`	Imitation jewellery — base metal, fashion	4%	0% (Year 3)
`7101`	Natural or cultured pearls	0%	0% (Day 1)
`5007`	Woven fabrics of silk — Kancheepuram, Banarasi	8%	0% (Year 5)
`6117`	Pashmina shawls — knitted accessories (HS 6117)	12%	0% (Year 5–7)
`4420`	Wood articles of a decorative nature — crafts	2.7%	0% (Year 3)

HS codes and rates are indicative. Verify on EU TARIC before commercial use.

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EU compliance

Required certifications.

Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS)

Mandatory for all rough diamond exports. All rough diamonds must be accompanied by a Kimberley Process Certificate confirming they are conflict-free. India is a KPCS participating country — GJEPC (Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council) administers KP in India. EU member states are KPCS participants — imports must comply with EU KP Regulation (EU 2016/1047).

KPCS · GJEPC · EU KP Regulation 2016/1047

BIS Hallmarking (gold jewellery)

Mandatory BIS hallmarking for gold jewellery sold in India (from 2022). For EU export, EU buyers may require hallmarking per EU member state standards — UK: Assay Office hallmark; Germany: fineness marking per Goldschmiedezeichen; France: poinçon de titre. Indian exporters hallmarking to BIS standard must understand EU country-specific hallmarking requirements.

BIS · BIS Hallmarking Scheme · EU national hallmarking standards

CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)

Mandatory for products containing materials from CITES-listed species. Relevant for: ivory (prohibited), coral jewellery (Appendix II or III species restrictions), certain tortoiseshell or animal-derived luxury goods. CITES certificates required for any jewellery or craft items containing protected species materials. India and all EU member states are CITES parties.

CITES · DGFT Export Certificate · EU Wildlife Trade Regulations

EU GI Regulation (Geographical Indications Protection)

Under the India-EU FTA, 400+ Indian GIs will be protected in all 27 EU member states. Products bearing GI certification (Darjeeling tea, Kancheepuram silk, Pashmina, Kolhapuri chappal, Chanderi fabric, Banarasi brocade, etc.) can claim GI status in EU market — enabling premium pricing, legal enforcement against imitations, and quality signalling to EU premium buyers.

India-EU FTA GI Chapter · GI Tags India · EU GI Register

EU Conflict Minerals Regulation (2021/821)

EU Conflict Minerals Regulation (superseding Conflict Minerals Regulation 2017) requires EU importers of tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold from conflict-affected areas to conduct supply chain due diligence. Indian gold jewellery exporters supplying EU importers must ensure gold sourcing is documented as conflict-free (non-conflict-affected-area sourcing).

EU 2021/821 · OECD Due Diligence Guidance · LBMA Responsible Gold

EU Customs Valuation (jewellery — declared value)

EU customs authorities routinely scrutinise the declared value of jewellery imports — under-invoicing of gold and diamond content is a common fraud. Indian exporters must declare the correct CIF value of jewellery content (metal value + gemstone value + making charges). Under-declaration triggers customs adjustment, penalties, and enhanced inspection regime.

EU Customs Code · WCO Customs Valuation Agreement

EU compliance checker tool →

Bilateral trade flow

India ↔ EU · the directions.

India → EU (Exports)

Cut and polished diamonds (Surat → Antwerp); gold jewellery and studded diamond jewellery (Mumbai, Jaipur → Germany, Italy, France); silver jewellery and fashion jewellery (Jaipur → EU fashion retail); coloured gemstone jewellery (Jaipur → EU premium buyers); GI-certified handloom textiles (Kancheepuram silk, Pashmina, Banarasi brocade → EU luxury fashion); artisan crafts (Rajasthan woodwork, brassware, textiles → EU interiors and design retail)

EU → India (Imports)

Swiss luxury watches (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre — for India affluent consumer retail); European luxury fashion brands (LVMH, Kering, Richemont — branded retail in India's growing luxury market); precious metal refinery products (London Bullion Market gold bars — for Indian jewellery manufacturing input); luxury interiors (Italian furniture — for India premium residential projects)

Sector risk framework

Risks · assessment · mitigation.

Risk	Assessment	Mitigation
Kimberley Process non-compliance — rough diamonds supplied without valid KP Certificate	Low / Very High	All rough diamond purchases must include Kimberley Process Certificate. Never purchase rough diamonds from unverified sources. GJEPC administers KP compliance in India — maintain GJEPC membership and compliance records. KP violation is a criminal offence in EU.
Customs valuation dispute — EU customs challenges declared CIF value of gold jewellery (under-invoicing risk)	Medium / High	Always declare the correct CIF value — metal value (gram weight × LBMA spot price) + gemstone value (certified stone certificates) + making charges. Under-invoicing of jewellery is actively monitored by EU customs. Declare on the conservative (higher) side if uncertain.
CITES violation — jewellery or craft item contains material from protected species	Low / Very High	Screen all product categories against CITES Appendix lists before export. Never export coral jewellery, tortoiseshell, or ivory without CITES certificates. Ivory is effectively prohibited — do not export regardless of stated vintage.
GI fraud — product claimed as GI-certified without valid GI tag registration	Medium / High	Only products registered with the Geographical Indications Registry of India (GIR) and bearing valid GI tags can be marketed as GI-certified in the EU under the FTA. Verify GI registration on ipindia.gov.in before making GI claims to EU buyers.
Conflict minerals compliance — EU buyer requires OECD Due Diligence documentation for gold sourcing	Medium / Medium	Maintain documented gold sourcing chain (LBMA-accredited refinery or equivalent) for gold used in jewellery manufacturing. EU buyers (particularly large retail chains) will require Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) completion as part of supplier qualification.

3 Ps · viability analysis

Possibility · probability · plausibility.

Possibility

Is this trade structurally viable?

Yes — India's position in the global gems and jewellery industry is irreplaceable. 75% of global diamond cutting and polishing occurs in Surat; India is a leading gold jewellery designer and manufacturer; GI-certified handloom and artisan products are globally unique. EU demand for authentic, sustainable luxury from India is growing rapidly.

Probability

Will this specific mandate close?

High for diamonds (established Surat-Antwerp corridor), gold jewellery (established Mumbai-Italy-Germany corridor), and GI artisan products (growing sustainable luxury segment). Moderate for coloured gemstones (competitive with Sri Lanka, Colombia, Madagascar alternatives).

Plausibility

Does the commercial logic hold?

Fully coherent. Post-FTA, Indian gold jewellery at 0% EU duty + GI-protected artisan products at premium pricing + sustainable luxury narrative (master craftsmen, ancient heritage, organic materials) creates a commercial proposition that EU luxury buyers — starved of authentic artisan alternatives to mass-produced Asian goods — actively seek.

Marketing mix · 10P analysis

The vertical through a 10P lens.

Product

Cut and polished diamonds (CPDs); gold, silver, and platinum jewellery; coloured gemstone jewellery; imitation/fashion jewellery; GI-certified handloom textiles (Kancheepuram silk, Pashmina, Banarasi brocade, Chanderi fabric); artisan crafts (Rajasthan woodwork, brassware, block prints); ethnic and tribal art pieces.

Price

Diamonds: Surat cutting and polishing cost 40–60% below Belgian/Israeli cutting. Gold jewellery: Indian making charges 30–50% below EU manufacturing. GI artisan products: 2–4× price premium available to EU premium buyers vs non-GI alternatives. Commission: 4–8% CIF/FOB, reflecting the luxury positioning and longer relationship-build vs commodity markets.

Place

India → EU: air freight (Mumbai/Chennai → Frankfurt/Amsterdam/Paris) for diamonds, jewellery, and high-value artisan products. Sea freight for heavier craft items (furniture, stonework). Antwerp is the global diamond hub — all CPD mandates route through Antwerp's diamond quarter. Milan and Paris are the primary destinations for luxury jewellery and artisan goods.

Promotion

Vicenzaoro (Vicenza, Italy — January/June — world's premier gold jewellery trade fair), Basel World (Basel, Switzerland — March — watches and jewellery), India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Mumbai (August), Ambiente Frankfurt (February — artisan crafts and home décor), Maison & Objet Paris (January/September — design and décor). GJEPC (Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council) — India-side export body.

People

Vinod Kumar Jain — India-side supplier qualification, Mumbai/Surat/Jaipur network, GJEPC relationships, artisan craft network across Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and J&K. Amit Jain — EU buyer qualification, GI protection regulatory intelligence, EU customs valuation, luxury retail market intelligence.

Process

Three P filter → KP Certificate verification (for diamonds) → GI tag registration verification (ipindia.gov.in) → CITES screening → Mandate + NCNDA (candidate buyers for luxury mandates named before introduction — most sensitive category for circumvention) → EU luxury buyer qualification (luxury retailer, jewellery brand, interior design house, fashion buyer) → Sample shipment → Commission.

Physical Evidence

Kimberley Process Certificate (rough diamonds), GIA/IGI/HRD diamond grading certificate (CPDs), BIS hallmark certificate (gold jewellery), GI tag registration certificate (artisan products), CITES certificate (if applicable), customs valuation declaration, commission invoice.

Partners

GJEPC (Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council), Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India, GIA India (Gemological Institute of America), BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards — hallmarking), Craft Council of India, EPCH (Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts) — India. Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), Vicenzaoro organiser — EU.

Performance

Target: 2–4 luxury goods mandates per year. Commission: EUR 15,000–80,000 per mandate per year (4–8% on EUR 300K–1M annual supply). Diamond mandates have shorter deal cycles (Surat-Antwerp is an established corridor); GI artisan product mandates require EU market development investment (typically 6–12 months from first introduction to first commercial order).

Purpose

India created the world's luxury textile tradition — silk, pashmina, handloom, block prints — before the concept of European luxury existed. The India-EU FTA and GI protection framework provide the legal and commercial infrastructure for Indian artisan excellence to command its rightful premium in the EU luxury market. Commission-only means neither the artisan nor the EU buyer bears cost until the first sale.

Practitioner intelligence

What works · what doesn't.

✓ Success conditions

What works

✓ Positioning GI-certified Indian products (Kancheepuram silk, Pashmina, Banarasi brocade) specifically as GI-protected artisan goods at EU luxury retail — EU luxury buyers (Selfridges, Galeries Lafayette, KaDeWe) actively seek authentic artisan products with documented heritage and legal provenance
✓ Targeting the Vicenzaoro January fair (Vicenza, Italy) for gold and studded jewellery mandates — this is where Italian jewellery brands and EU retail jewellery chains evaluate new manufacturing partners; documentation of BIS hallmarking, making charge structure, and design capability is critical preparation
✓ Leading GI artisan product mandates with certification documentation (GI tag, traditional craft council certification, master craftsman accreditation) before any commercial discussion — EU luxury buyers at this price point require documented authenticity, not just claims
✓ Structuring diamond mandates through the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) introduction network — Antwerp is where 85% of global rough diamonds and 50% of polished diamonds are traded; any Indian CPD exporter not already present in Antwerp needs an AWDC member introduction

✗ Failure modes

What doesn't work

✗ Attempting to export gold jewellery or diamonds without declared accurate customs valuation — EU customs routinely check declared values against LBMA spot prices for metal content and IGI/GIA certificate values for stones; under-invoicing is the most common and most destructive compliance error in this vertical
✗ Claiming GI status for products without valid Indian GI tag registration — post-FTA, EU authorities and EU buyers will verify GI claims on the ipindia.gov.in registry; unverified GI claims constitute both fraud and a TRIPS violation
✗ Approaching EU luxury brands (Cartier, Chopard, Bulgari) directly without an established European intermediary introduction — EU luxury jewellery brands qualify new suppliers through their own internal networks; cold approaches without an endorsed introduction are not considered

Commission structure

How we get paid.

Deal type	Rate	Indicative value
Cut and polished diamonds — Antwerp market supply	4–6% on stone value	USD 500K–5M annual · GIA/HRD/IGI certified · Round brilliants + fancies
Gold and studded jewellery — EU retailer/brand supply	5–8% CIF	USD 300K–2M annual · BIS hallmarked · Italian or German retail destination
GI artisan textiles — EU luxury retail buyer	5–8% CIF	USD 100K–500K annual · Kancheepuram silk, Pashmina, Banarasi · 2–4× price premium
Silver jewellery — EU fashion retail	4–7% CIF	USD 200K–1M annual · Jaipur manufacturers · OEKO-TEX finish required by EU chains
Coloured gemstone jewellery — EU independent jewellers	5–8% CIF	USD 100K–600K annual · Jaipur coloured gems · Non-enhanced preferred for EU buyers
Artisan crafts — EU interior design and décor retail	5–8% CIF	USD 50K–300K annual · Rajasthan crafts · Maison & Objet buyer segment

Sub-specialisations

Niches we operate in.

Niche

Cut and Polished Diamonds (CPDs)

Surat cuts 75% of global diamond volume. Antwerp is the primary EU buyer. GIA, IGI, HRD-certified rounds and fancies. Kimberley Process mandatory throughout.

4–6% on stone value

Niche

Gold & Studded Jewellery

Mumbai and Jaipur jewellery manufacturers supply EU retail chains and luxury brands. BIS hallmarking, accurate customs valuation, design capability essential.

5–8% CIF

Niche

GI-Certified Artisan Textiles

Kancheepuram silk, Pashmina, Banarasi brocade, Chanderi, Patan Patola — EU luxury retail and sustainable fashion premium segment. FTA GI protection is the commercial catalyst.

5–8% CIF

Niche

Coloured Gemstones — Jaipur

Ruby, sapphire, emerald, tourmaline, aquamarine — cut and polished in Jaipur. Non-heat-treated stones command premium. EU independent jewellers and gem dealers are primary buyers.

5–8% on gem value

Niche

Silver Jewellery — Fashion to Premium

Jaipur silver jewellery for EU fashion retail (H&M, Zara accessory lines) through to premium silver jewellery brands. Hallmarking and OEKO-TEX nickel compliance required.

4–7% CIF

Niche

Artisan Crafts — Interior & Design

Rajasthan (woodwork, brassware, block prints), Jodhpur (blue pottery, lacquerware), Tamil Nadu (bronze, tanjore paintings) — EU interior design retail and décor buyers at Maison & Objet.

5–8% CIF

Active mandates · Luxury Goods & Gems

What's open right now.

SELL Certified diamond manufacturer — GIA-certified rounds and fancies, Surat factory, KPCS compliant, 500 carats/week capacity available for EU clients Surat, Gujarat → Antwerp, Belgium / Valenza, Italy

SELL Gold jewellery manufacturer — temple and traditional jewellery, BIS hallmarked, 22K and 18K, export-ready packaging, looking for EU luxury retail partner Jaipur, Rajasthan → Germany / France / Italy

BUY Italian luxury jewellery brand — seeking Jaipur manufacturer for private label gold and diamond jewellery collection, annual budget EUR 500K Italy → India (Jaipur / Mumbai)

SELL Kancheepuram silk weaver cooperative — GI-registered, 200 master weavers, silk saris and fabric for EU fashion and interior design, artisan-certified Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu → France / Germany / Netherlands

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Context & outlook

How this sector is moving.

Historical context

How this sector evolved

◆ India's diamond cutting industry dates to the 14th century — but modern industrial-scale diamond cutting in Surat began in the 1960s, primarily processing smaller stones that Antwerp and Tel Aviv cutters rejected. By 2000, Surat controlled 60% of global diamond volume; by 2024, 75%.
◆ India's gems and jewellery export growth has been driven by the establishment of SEEPZ (Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone) in Mumbai — a dedicated gems and jewellery export zone that provides a controlled customs environment for diamond and jewellery exports.
◆ The Jaipur gem cutting and polishing cluster emerged as a global centre for coloured gemstones (rubies, sapphires, emeralds) in the 1980s — India now processes the majority of global coloured gemstone volume.
◆ GI Act 1999 — India's Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act established the framework for India's GI protection regime. 600+ Indian GIs registered since 1999, of which 400+ will be protected in EU under the FTA.

Future outlook 2025–2030

Where this is heading

▶ India-EU FTA GI Protection — 400+ Indian GIs protected in EU from FTA Day 1. Kancheepuram silk, Pashmina, Banarasi brocade, Kolhapuri chappal, Chanderi fabric, Darjeeling jewellery, Rajasthani Lac jewellery — all gain EU-wide legal protection and premium positioning rights.
▶ Lab-grown diamonds — India is the world's largest producer of lab-grown diamonds (CVD diamonds, Surat-based). EU demand for lab-grown diamonds growing at 30%+ CAGR as sustainable fine jewellery segment expands. Lab-grown diamonds face 0% EU duty (same as natural CPDs). Separate mandate category from natural diamonds.
▶ Sustainable luxury — EU luxury consumers increasingly prioritise artisan provenance, master craftsmen certification, organic materials, and traceable supply chains. India's GI-certified artisan product base is perfectly positioned for this EU luxury trend.
▶ Digital luxury — NFT-authenticated artisan craft certificates, blockchain-verified diamond provenance, digital proof of GI certification. Indian tech companies combining IT expertise with gems and jewellery heritage are creating new luxury authentication products for EU buyers.

India ↔ EU FTA impact

High impact

The GI protection provision is transformational for Indian artisan luxury goods. Products that were previously competing on craft and quality claims (unverifiable to EU buyers) now carry EU-legally-protected GI status — enabling premium retail positioning (typically 2–4× price premium over non-GI equivalents), legal enforcement against EU imitations, and integration into EU luxury retail narratives (Selfridges London, Galeries Lafayette Paris, KaDeWe Berlin would carry GI-certified Indian products at luxury price points). The jewellery duty elimination (2.5% → 0%) is immediately commercial — Day 1 price advantage.

Essential documents

From the document library.

Doc 70

Luxury & Premium Goods Sector Factsheet (DOCX)

Full sector intelligence — KP, GI, CITES, hallmarking — downloadable

→ Doc 47

India-EU FTA Overview

GI protection chapter — 400+ Indian products, EU-wide protection, enforcement mechanism

→ Doc 88

AML & Sanctions Screening Checklist

Critical for gems and jewellery — high-value goods are a money laundering risk category

→ Doc 22

KYC / Due Diligence Questionnaire

Enhanced KYC for gems and jewellery mandates — beneficial owner verification mandatory

→

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Applicable FTAs

FTA

India-EU FTA 2026

Day 1 zero duty on gold/silver jewellery (2.5% → 0%) + 400+ GI protections — dual transformational benefit

FTA

India-UAE CEPA

Dubai as re-export hub for Indian jewellery to EU — DMCC Gold Centre triangulation

FTA

India-Australia ECTA

Growing India-Australia luxury goods and jewellery corridor

Key markets

Country intelligence for this vertical.

Country

Belgium

Antwerp — global diamond trading hub, AWDC, 85% of global rough diamonds traded

Country

Italy

Vicenzaoro fair, Valenza (jewellery), Carrara (marble), Milan (luxury brand HQs)

Country

France

Paris — global luxury fashion capital, Cartier, Chanel, Hermès, Galeries Lafayette

Country

India

Surat (diamonds), Jaipur (coloured gems, silver), Mumbai (gold), Kancheepuram (silk)

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Standard operating procedure

SOP-24 · Luxury Goods & Gems Export to EU — End-to-End Protocol

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Frequently asked

FAQ · Luxury Goods & Gems.

What is the Kimberley Process and is it mandatory for Indian diamond exports?

The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) is an international certification regime for rough diamonds that prevents conflict diamonds from entering the legitimate diamond supply chain. It is mandatory for all rough diamond exports globally. For Indian diamond exports: GJEPC (Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council) administers the Kimberley Process in India. All rough diamonds entering India for cutting and polishing must be accompanied by a Kimberley Process Certificate, and all rough diamond exports from India must be accompanied by a government-sealed KP Certificate. Cut and polished diamonds (CPDs) are not directly covered by the KPCS but all responsible diamond buyers (particularly EU buyers) require documentation of the rough diamond source's KP compliance.

What is GI protection and what does it mean for Indian artisan products in the EU post-FTA?

Geographical Indication (GI) protection means that only products genuinely originating from the specific geographic region and meeting the specified production standards can be sold under that GI name in the protected territory. Under the India-EU FTA, 400+ Indian GIs will be protected in all 27 EU member states — meaning no EU producer can use these Indian GI names (e.g. "Kancheepuram silk," "Darjeeling tea," "Pashmina," "Banarasi brocade") for their own products. This enables Indian GI-certified producers to: (1) charge premium prices (2–4× over non-GI equivalents); (2) take legal action against EU imitations; (3) use GI status as a quality signal in EU premium retail and marketing.

Why is customs valuation particularly important for jewellery exports to the EU?

EU customs authorities actively scrutinise the declared value of jewellery imports because under-invoicing of gold and gemstone content is a common fraud used to evade duty and import VAT. Gold jewellery declared value must include: the weight of gold (in grams) multiplied by the LBMA spot gold price, plus the stated value of all gemstones (backed by GIA/IGI/HRD certificate if applicable), plus making charges. EU customs can use the Brussels Definition of Value to assess the correct customs value if they believe under-invoicing has occurred. Under-declaration of jewellery value can result in: retrospective duty assessment, penalties up to 300% of the underpaid duty, enhanced inspection regime, and criminal prosecution of the EU importer.

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Mkt Size	65	78	70	62	55	48
Growth	82	88	80	82	78	72
Entry Ease	68	85	70	70	78	75
Reg Safety	62	75	65	65	72	72
Mkt Open	72	68	65	72	65	68
Commission	90	92	88	88	75	72
FTA Boost	95	92	55	65	65	70

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France	22.5%	→	Heritage brands
Italy	18.5%	→	Design leadership
Switzerland	12.2%	→	Watches/jewellery
India ⭐	6.2%	↑	—
Spain	5.5%	→	Leather goods

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05 Luxury Goods, Gems, Jewellery and Premium Artisan Products — India ↔ EU

What moves on this corridor.

Tariff lines that matter.

Required certifications.

India ↔ EU · the directions.

Risks · assessment · mitigation.

Possibility · probability · plausibility.

The vertical through a 10P lens.

What works · what doesn't.

What works

What doesn't work

How we get paid.

Niches we operate in.

Cut and Polished Diamonds (CPDs)

Gold & Studded Jewellery

GI-Certified Artisan Textiles

Coloured Gemstones — Jaipur

Silver Jewellery — Fashion to Premium

Artisan Crafts — Interior & Design

What's open right now.

How this sector is moving.

How this sector evolved

Where this is heading

High impact

From the document library.

India-EU FTA 2026

India-UAE CEPA

India-Australia ECTA

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Italy

France

India

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