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GJEPC and PCCCC Meet to Address Customs Clearance Challenges
On 5th February 2025, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosted a significant meeting at its head office in Mumbai, bringing together Customs House Agents (CHAs) from the Precious Cargo Customs Clearance Centre (PCCCC) and various other stakeholders.
The primary focus of the meeting was to address the ongoing challenges faced in the export and import clearance process, particularly the daily operational hurdles encountered during parcel clearance with customs officials.
The meeting provided a platform for participants to engage in open dialogue and share the various difficulties they face while managing customs procedures. These included issues related to the timeliness of clearance, paperwork discrepancies, communication gaps, and other operational bottlenecks that often delay the smooth transit of goods. The participants discussed these challenges in detail, aiming to identify practical solutions to streamline the entire process.
In response to the discussions, GJEPC has requested all involved stakeholders to compile and submit a comprehensive report outlining the specific challenges faced in customs clearance, as well as providing suggestions for potential system improvements. These reports are expected to play a crucial role in identifying areas that require attention and in formulating effective solutions that will enhance the overall efficiency of the customs operations.
GJEPC aims to use these insights to work closely with the relevant authorities and stakeholders to improve the integration process, ensuring a more seamless experience for businesses involved in the import and export of precious cargo. The initiative is expected to contribute significantly to reducing delays, improving transparency, and boosting the overall efficiency of the jewellery trade’s customs clearance procedures.
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KISNA Takes Festive Gifting Nationwide With 300+ Billboards Featuring Shahid and Mira Kapoor
Projected To Generate 5+ Million OOH Impressions, The #GiftHappiness Campaign Highlights Exclusive jewellery Offers, Exchange Benefits and A Grand Festive Lucky Draw
KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, one of India’s leading jewellery brands, has rolled out a nationwide Out-of-Home (OOH) campaign featuring brand ambassadors Shahid Kapoor and Mira Kapoor. Spanning 300+ billboards across major cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata, the #GiftHappiness campaign is strategically positioned along high-traffic roads, prominent commercial hubs and key shopping destinations, and is projected to generate 5+ million cumulative OOH impressions. The initiative aims to strengthen brand visibility and drive consumer engagement during the festive shopping season.
The OOH rollout is a key component of KISNA’s 360-degree festive marketing campaign, which brings together television, digital and social media, cinema advertising, influencer collaborations, print, retail branding and on-ground activations to amplify its festive gifting message across multiple consumer touchpoints.
Featuring Shahid and Mira alongside KISNA’s diamond and gold jewellery collections, the creatives spotlight up to 100% off on making charges on select diamond and gold jewellery, 105% value on old gold exchanged towards diamond jewellery purchases, and 90% buyback and 95% exchange value on diamond jewellery, including making charges. Additional benefits include Double Gold Rate Protection with a 25% down payment and a Grand Festive Lucky Draw, offering shoppers a chance to win over 800 vehicles, including cars and scooters, under the ‘Shop. Sparkle. Win.’ proposition.
The outdoor campaign complements KISNA’s expanding retail footprint of 170+ exclusive showrooms and 1,500+ retail touchpoints across 400+ cities in India, reinforcing its presence in key consumption markets and bringing its festive offerings closer to customers.
Commenting on the campaign, Parag Shah, CEO, KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, said:
“Festivals are an important occasion for jewellery gifting, and our focus is on making these celebrations more rewarding for customers. Our OOH strategy prioritises high-impact visibility in key markets through billboard placements in high-footfall locations close to our existing showrooms, creating a stronger connection between consumer engagement and retail footfalls. With Shahid and Mira Kapoor bringing #GiftHappiness to life, we aim to strengthen consumer recall, drive showroom footfalls and make KISNA a preferred destination for festive jewellery purchases.”
Elaborating on the marketing strategy, Prashant Awasthi, Chief Marketing Officer, KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, said:
“Our festive marketing approach is built around building a cohesive brand experience across multiple consumer touchpoints. OOH plays a key role in this 360-degree strategy, allowing us to reinforce #GiftHappiness in high-impact locations while television, digital, cinema and retail activations extend the campaign’s reach. By combining Shahid and Mira Kapoor’s appeal with compelling festive offers, we aim to drive stronger brand recall, consumer consideration and purchase intent during this important season.”
Together, these touchpoints amplify the brand’s ‘Khushiyon Ke Har Pal Ke Liye KISNA’ message,reinforcing the joy of gifting and KISNA’s association with meaningful festive celebrations.
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