Trade or export zone
Sitapura special economic zones
Jaipur, India
Two special economic zones on the edge of Jaipur, opened for many products but filled almost entirely with gem and jewellery makers, from coloured-stone cutting to gold and silver jewellery for export.
On the southern edge of Jaipur, near the airport, the Sitapura industrial area holds two special economic zones that are filled almost entirely with gem and jewellery makers. They extend Jaipur's centuries-old craft of cutting coloured stones into modern export manufacturing.
What you find
Coloured-stone cutting and calibration, gold and silver jewellery manufacturing, and gem-set jewellery for export, in units ranging from mid-sized workshops to large factories.
How it works
Units import materials duty-free and manufacture for export. The zones are business areas with controlled entry; visits are arranged with a manufacturer. The walled city's markets remain the place for loose stones and local trade.
Tips
- Combine a factory visit with the Jaipur Jewellery Show in December.
- For calibrated stones, agree tolerances for size and colour in writing.
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