‘India’s jewellery exports to U.S. may halve unless bilateral trade pact takes shape’

This industry is highly labour-intensive, directly employing 50,000 workers and supporting over 1 lakh more. A sudden tariff hike could severely impact exports, putting thousands of livelihoods at risk, says Adil Kotwal, President, SEEPZ Gems & Jewellery Manufacturers’ Association (SGJMA)