Smriti Irani engaged with Indian women exporters
She highlighted the contributions of women in the jewellery sector Smriti Zubin Irani, Former Union Minister, visited the India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX) in Dubai, where she engaged with women exporters from India and women jewellery professionals based in Dubai. Her visit highlighted the remarkable contributions of women in the jewellery industry and the pivotal role of IJEX, an initiative of GJEPC, in boosting exports and expanding global reach for Indian exporters. During her address, Irani emphasized the need to redefine the narrative around women in the jewellery sector. “While the industry often romanticizes the relationship between women and jewellery, it’s time to acknowledge their substantial business contributions. Women are not just consumers or designers—they are leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators driving significant revenue across various verticals,” she remarked. She further stated that the collective turnover and impact generated by wo...