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SMEs  exporting via courier mode with TDI delivery!   DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) to ship India-crafted jewellery via courier mode, leveraging DHL’s time-definite international (TDI) delivery service.    As the first international logistics provider to sign MoU with GJEPC, DHL will support local jewellery and gem makers to broaden their footprint and increase revenue. The GJEPC is an apex body of the gem and jewellery industry under the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.    “India’s gems and jewellery industry is a vibrant export segment. Our product offering for exporting fine jewellery shipments addresses critical pain points for local exporters through our trusted, seamless, and cost-effective shipping solution. Through this partnership, we are simplifying international shipping and providing je...

  Needs a focus on GJ sector growth & global leadership   The Gems & Jewellery (GJ) sector plays a pivotal role in India’s economy, contributing significantly through exports, job creation, and the preservation of cultural heritage. It is also a major job creator and stands as India’s second-largest Foreign Exchange Earner (FEE).    However, the industry faces numerous challenges, including complex taxation, stringent compliance requirements, and limited access to finance. To address these issues, the All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has released a detailed note outlining actionable recommendations to unlock the full potential of India’s gems and jewellery sector.  In a pre-Budget representation to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, GJC has urged a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on gems and jewellery from the current 3% to 1% on revenue equivalence ratio to ease the cost burden on the industry and, eventually, o...

  An anthology project of art by Reena Ahluwalia showcased at IIJS Signature   Five Diamond Stories by Five Writers. Five Diamond Paintings by Artist Reena Ahluwalia. Five Ways to Make an Impact. Globally acclaimed jewelry designer and artist, Reena Ahluwalia has released Diamond Trails, a ground-breaking diamond project at the IIJS Signature Show in Mumbai. The project is hosted and championed by GJEPC in India.    Diamond Trails is a trailblazing art project that merges storytelling, visual art, and community engagement to amplify the mystique of natural diamonds and the journeys they inspire. The aim is to inspire co-creation and highlight the need and importance of individual and collective impact within our diamond and jewelry industry with new-age diamond messaging.    Featuring five stories by renowned writers, each brought to life through the paintings of artist Reena Ahluwalia, Diamond Trails -celebrates the unity of diverse perspecti...

Pivotal GJ industry in making economy India: Amruta Fadnavis    IIJS Signature 2025 is organised from 4th to 7th January 2025 at Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) and from 5th to 8th January at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), NESCO, Goregaon, and Mumbai    The first-of-its-kind India Jewellery Park (IJP) Mumbai’s construction will commence this month, announced Vipul Shah, Chairman, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) during the inauguration of the 17th edition of India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Signature gem & jewellery (GJ) trade show at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), NESCO, Goregaon East. Phase 1 of India Jewellery Park Mumbai, including the A1, A2, and A3 buildings spanning approximately 9 lakh square feet will be ready for procession by December 2026.    IIJS Signature's grand inauguration at Goregaon Mumbai, was graced by Chief Guest Amruta Devendra Fadnavis, Banker, Singer & Social Worker; along with Guests of Hon...

  GJEPC to run the expo from 4th to 7th January 2025 at JWCC, Mumbai     Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Hon’ble Minister of Skill Development, Employment, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Govt. of Maharashtra, inaugurated the 17th edition India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Signature organised by India’s apex trade body, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).   The inauguration ceremony was also graced by the presence of several esteemed dignitaries, including Guest of Honour Shri Saurabh Gadgil, Managing Director and CEO, PNG Jewellers Ltd.; Shri Umesh Pandey, Thai Trade Representative; Shri Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC; Shri Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Shri Nirav Bhansali, Convener, National Exhibitions, GJEPC; and Shri Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC.   Organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), IIJS Signature 2025 has grown exponentially, featuring over 1,500 exhibitors across...

Avinash Gupta announced as the new Vice Chairman-GJC   All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body representing the Indian gem and jewellery industry, is pleased to announce that Rajesh Rokde has been elected as the new Chairman and Avinash Gupta the new Vice Chairman of the council. This is confirmed during the council's first Board Meeting of the COA 2025 – 26 post completion of their COA elections held in December 2024.   Rajesh Rokde, from the esteemed Rokde Jewellers in Nagpur, upholds a remarkable legacy of over 100 years in the jewellery industry. Representing the Large Retailers category in GJC, he has distinguished himself through an unwavering dedication to quality, innovation, and customer trust—the hallmarks of his family's renowned brand.    His proactive leadership as Vice Chairman and Legal Committee Convener has significantly benefited the jewellery industry by addressing critical issues such as GST for the Gems and Jewellery s...

Mangal Prabhat Lodha to grace the inaugural as the Chief Guest!!   The much-anticipated 17th edition of IIJS Signature 2025 is set to be a grand and transformative event for the global gems and jewellery community. As the show prepare for this exciting showcase, GJEPC invited Gem & Jewellery (GJ) fraternity, to witness the spectacular inauguration at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, on January 4, 2025, at 10:30 AM.   The grand ceremony will be honored by the presence of Mangal Prabhat Lodha, the Hon'ble Minister of Skill, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, Government of Maharashtra, as the Chief Guest. The event will also feature Umesh Pandey, Thai Trade Representative from Thailand, and Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman and Managing Director of PNG Jewellers, as Guests of Honour. The Inaugural ceremony will be held at the Innov8 Launchpad, Pavilion Hall, Jio World Convention Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, and Mumbai.    The 17th Edition of ...