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Gem & Jewellery BSM 2025 :Fruitful partnerships and meaningful dialogue
GJEPCs Gem & Jewellery Buyer-Seller Meet 2025 commenced with an air of optimism and global camaraderie, setting the stage for fruitful partnerships and meaningful dialogue between Indian manufacturers and international buyers.
The event was inaugurated with a grand unveiling, paving the way for over 40 international buyers to engage in curated one-on-one business meetings with Indian jewellery manufacturers and exporters. The venue buzzed with activity as new connections were forged and long-standing business relationships were rekindled.
Among the notable international buyers. Lisi Fracchia from Spain, visiting India for the first time, expressed her delight at the overwhelming business prospects. Her experience at the BSM not only introduced her to new business avenues but also gave her the opportunity to reconnect with existing suppliers participating in the show.
Cloyette Harris Stoute, representing Alliyette, USA, is also making her maiden visit to India. Her objective of understanding India’s advanced jewellery manufacturing technology and the comprehensive supply chain process was met with great satisfaction. Deeply impressed by her interactions with exhibitors, she shared her enthusiasm about returning in the future.
On the domestic front, Hitesh Thakar, General Manager at Mohit Diamond Pvt. Ltd, reflected on the invaluable insights gained during his meetings. He noted that conversations with buyers revealed their strategic focus on brand expansion, opening up new opportunities for his company to scale their business and adapt to evolving global demand.
Priyank Shah of Walking Tree, participating as a first-time exhibitor, commended the event’s structured format. The carefully filtered buyer group enabled targeted interactions, resulting in serious inquiries from markets such as the USA, Kazakhstan, Brazil, and beyond—particularly for custom-made jewellery.
The first day concluded on a high note, with an atmosphere rich in collaboration and discovery. The meet not only reflected the strength of India’s jewellery sector but also its growing global appeal.
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GJEPC Hosts UK Trade Interaction In Kolkata To Boost Exports
British Deputy High Commissioner Highlighted Emerging Opportunities In The UK Market and Outlined The Support Available To Indian Businesses Through The UK High Commission. Exporters Discussed Their Experience and Interest In Participating In International Trade Fairs In The UK,
India’s GJEPC) held a trade interaction with British diplomats in Kolkata on Sept. 9 to boost gem and jewellery exports to the United Kingdom, the industry body said.
- The meeting, led by GJEPC Eastern Region Chairman Pankaj Parekh and British Deputy High Commissioner Andrew Fleming, convened over 20 regional exporters and prominent local jewellers.
- Dr. Fleming highlighted emerging opportunities in the UK market and outlined the support available to Indian businesses through the UK High Commission. Exporters discussed their experience and interest in participating in international trade fairs in the UK,
- Discussions focused on expanding trade under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), launched on July 15, 2026.
- The event highlighted six regional exporters who recently completed their maiden shipments to the UK from Kolkata port under the new trade pact.
- British officials, including Deputy Consul Sandip Choudhary, addressed trade bottlenecks, tariff barriers, and participation in UK trade fairs, pledging ongoing support to facilitate market access for Eastern Region exporters.
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