India Champions Diamond Integrity at Kimberley Process Meet

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized India's commitment to enhancing the Kimberley Process (KP) with a focus on Credibility, Compliance, and Consumer Confidence. The KP meeting discussed monitoring, governance, and transparency in the diamond industry to ensure ethically sourced diamonds remain trusted globally.

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal reaffirmed India's dedication to the 3Cs - Credibility, Compliance, and Consumer Confidence - at the conclusion of the Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional 2026, under India's Chairship. With its role as a key diamond cutting and polishing hub, India aims to bolster the KP's significance in a swiftly changing global market.

Goyal highlighted the vital impact of the natural diamond sector on millions of livelihoods worldwide, pledging India’s continued advocacy for a strong and transparent KP that aligns with today's industry and consumer demands. Discussions at the meeting, including monitoring, technical processes, and governance, focused on enhancing trust and operational efficiency in the natural diamond value chain.

As part of these efforts, comprehensive deliberations will lead into the KP Plenary set for later this year in New Delhi. The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council, represented by chairman Kirit Bhansali, praised the constructive dialogue among governments, industry representatives, and civil society that centered on reinforcing ethically sourced diamonds’ credibility and adaptability to global challenges.