In dollar terms, export growth was even higher, rising 30.99 per cent from a year ago to $1.74 billion.
Average exchange rate realised by the Indian industry during the period was Rs 39.85 per $1 against Rs 43.45 rupees a year ago, according to the industry body.
Exports of cut and polished diamonds during the period rose 30.65 per cent toRs 4,946 crore, GJEPC said.
Gold jewellery exports from domestic tariff area declined nearly 32 per cent to Rs 627 crore. However, over 7 per cent rise in jewellery exports from special economic zones and export processing zones limited the overall decline in jewellery exports to 14 per cent from a year ago to Rs 1,435 crore. In dollar terms, gold jewellery exports declined 6.51 per cent to $360 million, GJEPC said.
Exports of coloured gemstones declined 4.79 per cent from a year ago to Rs 64.3 crore rupees, while rough diamonds exports were rose sharply 103 per cent at Rs 417 crore, the data showed.
