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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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Divine Solitaires strengthens partnership with Anopchand Tilokchand Jewellers to accelerate solitaire growth in Raipur
Jignesh Mehta and Siddharth Baradiya align on future growth as Divine Solitaires scales its natural diamond footprint through local market leadership
Divine Solitaires is further strengthening its footprint in key regional markets through its focused partner-led expansion strategy. In Raipur, its growing association with Anopchand Tilokchand Jewellers (AT Jewellers) is playing a pivotal role in accelerating the solitaire category and driving stronger business outcomes in the region.
By combining Divine Solitaires’ globally benchmarked solitaire standards with AT Jewellers’ strong local market presence, the partnership is enabling both brands to build deeper consumer trust, enhance category visibility, and capture a larger share of the evolving solitaire demand in the city.
As consumer awareness and preference for solitaires continue to rise, jewellers aligned with structured, branded offerings are increasingly gaining a competitive edge in their respective markets. Divine Solitaires’ partner-driven model is designed to help jewellers capitalise on this shift—offering not just superior product standards but also a clear pathway to scale in a high-growth segment.
Jignesh Mehta, MD & Founder, Divine Solitaires, said:
“Our partnership with Anopchand Tilokchand Jewellers reflects how we are building the solitaire category market-by-market with strong regional players. In markets where we work closely with our partners, we are seeing stronger momentum in solitaire demand and improved category performance.
This model gives jewellers a clear edge—access to globally benchmarked diamonds along with the ability to differentiate and scale in a high-potential category. As we expand, our focus remains on building such strong, long-term partnerships across key markets.”
Jignesh Mehta recently visited the AT Jewellers store in Raipur, where he met with the leadership team led by Siddharth Baradiya to review market performance and align on future growth plans.
Siddharth Baradiya, Owner, Anopchand Tilokchand Jewellers, added:
“Our association with Divine Solitaires has significantly strengthened our solitaire offering and positioned us more competitively in the Raipur market. It has helped us build greater customer trust while driving consistent growth in this category.”
With a presence across 200+ stores in 100+ cities, Divine Solitaires continues to expand its partner network selectively across high-potential markets. Early partner jewellers are already benefiting from stronger category traction, and the brand remains focused on collaborating with leading retailers to drive the next phase of growth in the natural diamond solitaire segment.
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