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Mumbai Customs has implemented a streamlined verification process for exporters who use the Precious Cargo Customs Clearance Centre (PCCCC), a key step toward improving ease of doing business. This new endeavor, announced in Public Notice No. 04/2024 issued December 5, 2024, resolves long-standing procedural redundancies. Previously, exporters who had been validated at other ports had […]

On December 12, a joint team from the GJEPC and Exim Bank visited Jaipur’s gemstone and jewellery manufacturing units to analyze the sector’s strengths and problems, as well as to develop strategies for growing regional exports. The tour intended to get firsthand knowledge of the operational landscape of local firms. The group sought advice from

GJEPC cordially invited Saudi Arabian jewelry dealers to visit IIJS Signature 2025 in Mumbai from January 4 to 8, 2025. Nirav Bhansali, Convener of National Exhibitions at GJEPC, invited Saudi retailers to explore exquisite collections, engage with leading companies, and discover new opportunities in the jewellery sector.

Zoya, Tata’s luxury jewellery brand, has announced its entry into East India with the grand opening of its first store in Kolkata. The new Zoya boutique, housed in a quaint heritage home on Shakespeare Sarani Road, represents a significant milestone for the brand, introducing its fine craftsmanship and timeless designs to a new generation of

Gemfields Group Limited has published the results of their recent auction of mixed-quality rough rubies, which took place between November 25th and December 11th, 2024. Total auction income was $46.2 million, with 97 out of 102 offered lots (167,865 carats) sold (95% success rate). The reduced earnings compared to prior auctions was owing to a

Representatives from the Hong Kong commerce Development Council (HKTDC) and the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) met on December 12th at the GJEPC headquarters in Mumbai to discuss strategies to increase bilateral commerce. Key participants at the discussion included Ms. Vian Cheung, Director, Thailand and South Asia, HKTDC; Mr. Rajesh Bhagat, Consultant South

Jos Alukkas has unveiled its magnificent new Premium Diamond line, Nityara, with South Indian cinema diva Keerthy Suresh showcasing the line at an exclusive event in Hyderabad. Nityara exudes elegance and sophistication, with stunning necklaces made from the finest diamonds and Zambian emeralds. The line combines white and green stones, making it suitable for use

Bhima Jewellery– marks its 100th anniversary, celebrating a legacy of purity and trust since 1925. For the first time in India in the field of jewellery a single day turnover from Trivandrum district was around 200 crore business, is also a Guiness world record. Brand loyalty and customer faith helped to achieve such a World

Element Six, part of the De Beers Group, is at the forefront of technical innovation, using synthetic diamonds to transform industries such as quantum technologies, semiconductors, and water purification. Recent partnerships demonstrate the company’s dedication to creating the future. A collaboration with Japanese producer Orbray seeks to produce the world’s highest-quality wafer-scale single-crystal diamond, meeting

The leadership of the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) welcomed Shri Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), as well as Smt Prachi Saroop, Chief Commissioner of Customs, and Shri Harish Dharnia, Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai, to the GJEPC office in Mumbai on December 7th. The