The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), with the support of the Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi and the Sri Lanka Consulate in Mumbai, is organiSing a Sri Lankan Business Delegation to India from 8 to 13 August 2026, with a focus on strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations and expanding opportunities for Sri Lanka’s Gem & Jewellery sector in the Indian market.
The delegation brings together Chairman, Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), Chairman National Gem & Jewellery Authority (NGJA), EDB official, industry associations; Sri Lanka Gem & Jewellery Association, Lanka Gem Dealers & Miners Association, Ceylon Gem & Jewellery Traders Association and Gem & Jewellery companies including Gem Paradise, Punsiri Gems, Mansoor Gems, Beauty Gems, Gemluxe Ceylon, Ashadi Jewellers, GemTrad, Ceylon Gemora and Cey Gems.
During the first two days of the programme, from 8 to 9 August 2026, the Sri Lankan delegation visited the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), held at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC), BKC and the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai.
The visit to IIJS provided the Sri Lankan delegation with an opportunity to gain valuable insights into the Indian Gem & Jewellery market while engaging with leading industry stakeholders, buyers, exhibitors and IIJS members.
With India being one of the world's major jewellery manufacturing and trading hubs, the delegation aims to strengthen Sri Lanka's presence in the Indian market while creating opportunities for Sri Lankan exporters to connect with Indian buyers, manufacturers, traders and other industry stakeholders.
A key component of the programme was the organization of several important trade and investment promotional events from 10th – 12th August 2026 with the reputed chambers in India.
On 10th August 2026 there were two meetings with the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and the Maharashtra Chambers of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (MACCIA). The Consul General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai delivered the opening remarks, emphasizing the importance of strengthening commercial relations between the two countries and encouraging greater interaction between the business communities of Sri Lanka and India.
The Chairman, National Gem & Jewellery Authority (NGJA) highlighted the distinctive strengths and global reputation of Sri Lanka's Gem & Jewellery industry. Particular emphasis was placed on the country's renowned natural gemstones, skilled craftsmanship, industry expertise and potential to attract international investment.
As part of the promotional programme, representatives of the participating Sri Lankan Gem & Jewellery companies made individual presentations introducing their companies, products, capabilities and areas of business interest.
The participating industry associations also used the opportunity to promote Sri Lanka's leading Gem & Jewellery exhibitions and industry events, including Gem City Rathnapura, FACETS 2027 and Gem Sri Lanka.
On 1 and 12 August 2026, it has also been scheduled to organize another important trade & investment promotional event with World Trade Centre Mumbai and the All-India Association of Industries, International Chamber of Investment and Business (ICIB) and Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries & Agriculture, Pune.
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