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Authorities’ releases seized Jewellery at Coimbatore With the code of conduct in place, the jewellery sector in India has become one of the soft targets of the law enforcement agencies. Despite having all the necessary documents and papers, seizure and daily obstacles in the movement of jewellery has become a new norm in the jewellery business across the country. In one such incident, the local administrative authorities at Coimbatore seized close to 149 kg of gold recently citing breach of Code of Conduct during General Elections.   However after a fruitful and constructive deliberation with Election Commission of India by All India Gem And Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) - The Nodal Agency of the Jewellery Sector, the seized jewellery was released as per the instruction of Election Commissioner of India Shri. Sushil Chandra. On Tuesday, A delegation of GJC under the leadership of Mr. Anantha Padmanaban had met Shri. Sushil Chandra, Election Commissioner, El

GJC adds, CSR & Women Entrepreneurship Awards Awarded Scholarships to Winner Students! The grand finale of the 8th edition of the country’s biggest and most eagerly awaited gems and jewellery awards were bigger and grander than ever before! All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), presented 36 National Jewellery Awards (NJA) 2018 across 5 different categories in the presence of Mr. Anantha Padmanaban (Chairman and Convener, GJC), Mr. Shaankar Sen (Vice Chairman, GJC), Mr. Ashish Pethe (Co-Convener-NJA 2018, GJC), Celebrity Chief Guest Ms. Malaika Arora, actresses Ms. Rashmi Desai &Ms. Madhura Naik amongst others. This year, NJA comprised Jewellery Awards (16 categories), Excellence Awards (3 categories), Store Awards (5 categories), Designer & Artisan Awards (3 categories) and Student of the Year Award. A new category for CSR Initiative and Women Entrepreneurship was added in this year’s NJA awards. The three hour award function showcase

National Jewellery Awards 2018 held Malaika Arora stopped the show! Update 1: In a spectacular event NSE presented National Jewellery Awards (NJA) in a bigger and better way. Witnessed the winners take the Centre Stage on 11th Feb 2019. National Jewellery Awards (NJA) awards 2018 held last night in Mumbai in presence of GJC members, winners and amid invitees under the Chairmanship of Anantha Padmanabhan. The NJA serves to connect with the National Gems and Jewellery communities which further emphasize and support the upcoming talent in national destinations and communities. It promotes & motivates the traditional essence of Indian culture in the form of jewellery through the craft, inspiration, passion, devotion, enthusiasm and innovative spirit of the jewellers in the industry. GJC is a Federation that unites manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and exporters all over India for a common interest which leads to the welfare of the Gems and Jewellery Industry. I

The first priority of the Domestic Council should be To uplift the living standards of artisans The launch of the Domestic Council for gems & jewellery (DCGJ) is a significant step and one amongst a series of several structured reforms undertaken by our Government to make the industry more organised and unified. One of the key stakeholders All India Gems & Jewellery Domestic Council- GJC welcomes the initiative from the Suresh Prabhu. At the occasion Mr. Anantha Padmanaban, Chairman-GJC expressed, “Today is a very historic day for the Gems & Jewellery Industry as the formation of the Domestic Council was really the need of the hour and it is a very good move by the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry. The domestic gems & jewellery retail business is around Rs. 4 lakh crore as of 2018 and the domestic gems & jewellery sector is going through a challenging situation and all diverse constituents have to unite for a positive outcome for the betterme

GJC Formation to announce on 31stJanuary 2019 Recently the meeting between All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) & Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) held in Delhi. Along with GJC Chairman, Anantha Padmanabhan representatives from the gem and jewellery sector had joined. The meeting is said in the context of GJC structure as the domestic council for the gems and jewellery sector. In a post meeting statement Mr Anantha Padmanabhan said, “Following a significant meeting under the auspices of the Union Ministry for Commerce & Industry and the chairmanship of Alok Vardhan Chaturvedi, DG Foreign Trade, held in Udyog Bhavan. It has been decided that formation of the Domestic Council for Gems & Jewellery will be announced on 31stJanuary 2019. All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), which was part of the existing working group, will also be part of the newly constituted Ad Hoc Committee.   GJC will take an important part at Dr

GJC Held in Coimbatore on 8th to 10th January 2019 All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the national apex body for the domestic gems & jewellery trade, presented the first Preferred Manufacturer of India (PMI) of New Year 2019 in ‘Smart City’ Coimbatore (the 5th location in the 4th edition after Pune, Hyderabad, Goa and Jaipur). GJC’s PMI is revered as India’s most premium and exclusive B2B marketing platform in the G&J sector as it not only provides a dedicated platform for focused business but also brings the best leisure and luxury experience for the industry. This 3-day convergence event – a grand meeting point for manufacturers and retailers – witnessed participation from India’s leading 150 retail jewellers.   Coimbatore had seen the most exclusive jewellery trade show with a blend of business and leisure experience during 8th to 10th January 2019. This remained also the first major event under newly elected board of GJC led by Chair

Left:  New Chairman  -GJC         Right:          New Vice-Chairman -GJC    Anantha Padmanaban elected as the Chairman & Shaankar Sen elected  as the Vice Chairman The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the national apex body of the gems and jewellery industry has elected Mr. Anantha Padmanaban as Chairman and Mr. Shaankar Sen as Vice Chairman for a period of two years. The list of other newly elected directors of GJC has been uploaded on the company website. Mr. Anantha Padmanaban, NAC Jewellers Ltd. has been closely associated with GJC since its inception. Over the years, he has successfully conceptualized and executed innovative programmes for the benefit of the Industry. He was instrumental in addressing many burning issues like excise, GST, custom duty, PMLA etc. Mr. Anantha Padmanaban, Chairman GJC, stated, “I am grateful to the Board and it is an honour to accept the responsibility of steering the national domestic council.

150 jewellers to gather in the Smart Commerce City PMI to be held on 8th to 10th January! The commerce, exports and cultural hub of South India is gearing up to host the first business cum leisure experiential networking trade event of the New Year for leading jewellers from different parts of country! All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex gem & jewellery trade body, presents the first Preferred Manufacturer of India (PMI) of New Year 2019 in ‘Smart City’ Coimbatore (the 5th location in the 4th edition after Pune, Hyderabad, Goa and Jaipur).   GJC’s PMI is revered as India’s most premium and exclusive B2B marketing platform in the G&J sector as it not only provides a dedicated platform for focused business but also brings the best leisure and luxury experience for the industry. This 3-day convergence event – a grand meeting point for manufacturers and retailers/marketers - will see participation from India’s leading 150 retail jeweler

Time to nominate for national recognition! Nomination spread over 36 awards in 5 categories The country’s biggest and most eagerly awaited gems and jewellery awards are back. National Jewellery Awards (NJA) 2018, an initiative by All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), has started their nomination process for the awards for the year 2018. The awards are to honour the rich Indian artistic, creative designs in the gems and jewellery industry and the business & marketing acumen of the jewellery manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of India. This year, NJA awards is having 36 awards across 5 different categories, like Jewellery Awards (16 categories), Excellence Awards (3 categories), Store Awards (5 categories), Designer & Artisan Awards (3 categories) and Student of the Year Award. A new category for CSR Initiative and Women entrepreneurship has also been added in this year’s NJA awards.   The NJA 2018 Awards will consist of the most credible jury

India’s leading 150 retail jewellers at PMI 4 Premium and exclusive B2B marketing platform by GJC The Indian Gems and Jewellery Industry is all set for a Grand & Royal Jewellery trade show in the Pink City of India! All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex gem & jewellery trade body is presenting its next in the series of the 4th edition of Preferred Manufacturer of India (PMI).   PMI is revered as India’s most premium and exclusive B2B marketing platform in the G&J sector as it not only provides a dedicated platform for focused business but also brings the best leisure and luxury for the industry. During this 3-day convergence event comprising the India’s leading 150 retail jewellers.   The Hotel Jaipur Marriott is going to witness the most exclusive jewellery trade show with a blend of an enlightening knowledge sharing experience from 26th to 28th November 2018. Smt Rolee Agarwal, Income Tax Commissioner and Shri Subhod Agarwal, Addit