India's gems and jewellery exports jumped 46.89 percent to $43.14 billion in the financial year ended in March, a senior trade body official told reporters on Tuesday.

"India today is looked upon as one of the leading players in the global arena...we believe the growth path will continue in coming year as well," Rajiv Jain, chairman, Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, said.

(Reporting by Siddesh Mayanker; Editing by Harish Nambiar)