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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 Announces Special Dhanteras Offers On Diamond Coins
The Festive Offer, Available From 26 October To 6 November, Includes Assured Gifts, A Lucky Draw and Price Protection
Divine Solitaires, India’s leading natural diamond solitaires brand, is offering special Dhanteras benefits on its Diamond Coins from 26 October to 6 November 2026. The offer includes an assured gift with every eligible purchase, a lucky draw with 100% cashback vouchers for 10 customers, and price protection.
Dhanteras is considered an auspicious occasion to welcome prosperity and good fortune, with many families purchasing precious metals and jewellery as part of the tradition. Divine Solitaires’ Diamond Coin brings natural diamonds into this festive tradition and is available in three variants: a 1-gram coin featuring a 0.10-carat diamond, a 2-gram coin featuring a 0.14-carat diamond, and a 3-gram coin featuring a 0.18-carat diamond.
As part of the Dhanteras offer, customers purchasing any of the three Diamond Coin variants will receive a Laxmi Ji gold frame as an assured gift. Additionally, 10 customers will be selected through a lucky draw to receive a 100% cashback voucher, redeemable against their next purchase.
The offer also includes price protection, allowing customers to benefit if gold prices fall before delivery while remaining protected against price increases. This gives customers added assurance when making their festive purchase.
Commenting on the evolving diamond industry, Jignesh Mehta, Founder and MD of Divine Solitaires, said:
“Dhanteras has traditionally been associated with bringing home precious possessions as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune. Over the years, the way consumers celebrate this occasion has evolved, creating opportunities for natural diamonds to become a part of these meaningful traditions. I believe the future of the Indian diamond industry lies in building greater consumer awareness, strengthening trust and making natural diamonds more accessible to a wider audience. At Divine Solitaires, we remain committed to contributing to this evolution through our focus on quality, transparency and innovation.”
Each Divine Solitaires Diamond Coin features natural diamonds cut in the brand’s 8Hearts8Arrows pattern. The brand’s focus on quality and transparency is supported by a quality guarantee certificate based on 123 quality checks. Divine Solitaires also offers upgrade and buyback facilities, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
The Dhanteras offer is available from 26 October to 6 November 2026. Terms and conditions apply.
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