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GJEPC Welcomes New Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recently met Shri Brij Bhushan Gupta following his appointment as Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai Zone–III. The delegation included Shri Kirit Bhansali, Chairman; Shri Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman; and Shri Mithilesh Pandey, Senior Director, who formally welcomed Shri Gupta […]

CIBJO Opens Second Consultation on Blue List to Strengthen Supply Chain Terminology CIBJO has initiated a second round of public consultation on its “Blue List” lexicon, inviting broader industry input on standardised terminology for responsible jewellery supply chains. Officially titled The Responsible Jewellery Supply Chain Lexicon, the Blue List aims to create a unified set

Malabar Gold & Diamonds Launches ‘Aanika’ Natural Diamond Collection for Festive Season Malabar Gold & Diamonds has unveiled its newest natural diamond collection, Aanika, strategically launched during the festive buying season and centred around themes of heritage, culture, and emotional storytelling. The collection features a thoughtfully curated selection of necklaces, earrings, bangles, and kadas, inspired

Challani Jewellery Mart, a prominent jewellery retailer with a strong footprint in Chennai, Madurai, and Pondicherry, commemorated its 13th anniversary with a grand and spirited celebration at Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa. The occasion was graced by several eminent personalities, including Ravi, IPS, Isari Ganesh, Vikramaraja, Varadarajan, Sowbhagya, Jayantilal Challani, Hemalatha Jayantilal, Rishub Challani,

GJC Introduces Statewide Guidelines & Multilingual SOPs to Protect Jewellery Traders The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has launched a major industry-wide initiative across Maharashtra to safeguard jewellery traders by introducing structured guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The framework is designed to ensure fair, transparent, and accountable policing practices during theft-related

Solitario Diamonds Sees Strong Nationwide Response with ‘Free Diamond’ Akshaya Tritiya Campaign This Akshaya Tritiya, Solitario Diamonds witnessed impressive customer turnout across its stores nationwide through its “free diamond” offer for the first 101 visitors at every outlet. The campaign attracted over 2,000 walk-ins and generated more than 150 transactions in a single day, making

Botswana Celebrates 60 Years Through Diamond-Driven Global Expansion The Botswana government has introduced a “60 Years of Diamond Leadership” campaign while also revealing diamond-studded medals for the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026. The initiative reflects the country’s evolving strategy of moving beyond mining to create wider economic and cultural value by connecting diamonds with sports,

Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has announced the launch of Platinum Season of Love 2026, its flagship nationwide retail initiative that will run from 17 April to 31 May 2026 across jewellery stores in India. A major strategic programme in PGI India’s annual calendar, the campaign aims to boost consumer demand and strengthen retail momentum

Sennes by Senco Gold & Diamonds Opens First Exclusive LGD Jewellery Store at Gaur City Mall, Noida Sennes, the lab-grown diamond lifestyle brand from Senco Gold & Diamonds, has launched its first exclusive store in Noida at Gaur City Mall. With this opening, Sennes marks its 12th outlet nationwide and enters the Noida market, further

WGC-IIGJ Discussions Chart Path for Gold Innovation and Global Expansion Senior executives from the World Gold Council’s London headquarters visited the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai, on 21 April 2026, to discuss strategies for driving gold jewellery innovation through design, technology, and fresh product ideas. The visit also explored potential collaboration in