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GJEPC welcomed high-ranking government officials to the cutting-edge Bharat Ratnam Mega Common Facility Centre (CFC) in SEEPZ, Mumbai, on September 13, 2024. The distinguished guests were Shri Sunil Barthwal, Commerce Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry; Shri Santosh Sarangi, Director General of Foreign Trade; and Shri Rajesh Agrawal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. […]

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), which is part of the Department of Revenue in the Ministry of Finance, has issued a circular introducing a new system that extends export-related benefits, such as Duty Drawback, Remission of Duties or Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP), and Rebate of State and Central Taxes and

Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Industry, is chairing a meeting of the Board of Trade (BOT) at the Westin Hotel in Mumbai today, September 13th. Among the prominent attendees is Shri Vipul Shah, Chairman of GJEPC, who is representing the organization as a member of the BOT.

As the 2024 CIBJO Congress in Shanghai approaches, the industry is constantly monitoring the impact of geopolitical developments on the diamond trade. The latest pre-Congress Special Report from the CIBJO Diamond Commission goes into the complexity of government-imposed penalties, new ISO standards, and the significance of responsible supply chain terms. The report, led by Udi

The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has released a new advertisement shot in the breathtaking settings of Canada’s Northwest Territories. The campaign, which aims to educate consumers about the Real, Rare, and Responsible values of natural diamonds, includes a series of striking visuals that highlight the beauty and uniqueness of these valuable stones. A number of

Olivia Yao’s ‘Emerald Ribbon Ring’ won the prestigious Silver prize in the Jewelry Design category at the A’ Design Award, one of the world’s leading design competitions. This award recognizes Yao’s pioneering approach to multiwear jewellery, demonstrating her original vision and exceptional craftsmanship in a very competitive sector. Yao’s Emerald Ribbon Ring embodies a growing

The greatest B2B fine jewelry and gemstone sourcing expo in the world, Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW), will once again feature the most exciting new releases, according to a statement made today by the show’s organizer, Informa Markets Jewellery. The “One Fair, Two Venues” B2B bazaar will take place at the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE)

The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has released the results of its annual Board of Directors election. Bruce Bridges of Bridges Tsavorite has been elected as the next President, with a three-year tenure. He is joined by re-elected Directors Matt Hopkins of Hopkins Opal and Eshvar Kotahwala of Vinod Kotahwala, Inc., both of whom will

The highly anticipated Vicenzaoro September 2024, organized by the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), will take place from September 6 to 10 at the Vicenza Expo Centre. This year’s edition sold out again, confirming its standing as one of the world’s best gold and jewellery exhibits. A Bold New Layout, Looking To The Future. Matteo Farsura,

On September 10th, GJEPC met with faculty members from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) at its Mumbai headquarters to discuss prospective collaboration opportunities. The NIFT delegation included Ms. Jayati Mukherjee, Associate Professor, NIFT Kolkata and Chairperson of Fashion and Lifestyle Accessories (F&LA), NIFT Headquarters; Mr. Kumar Sudeepta, Assistant Professor and Regional Industry Coordinator,