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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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Zithara.AI Partners With Palmonas To Strengthen AI Led Revenue Growth and Customer Engagement In Jewellery Retail
Collaboration To Enable Personalised Customer Engagement, Improve Retention, and Support Scalable Revenue Growth Through AI Native CRM
Zithara.AI, an AI-native customer engagement platform for offline retailers, announced a strategic partnership with Palmonas to enhance customer engagement through data-driven solutions across the brand’s retail operations.
As part of the partnership, Palmonas will implement Zithara.AI’s AI-native CRM platform to unify customer data across multiple touchpoints, enabling a single, consolidated view of customer interactions. The platform will support intelligent customer segmentation, automated engagement workflows, and personalised communication designed to improve customer retention and increase repeat purchases. The deployment is aimed at creating a more structured and consistent approach to customer engagement as the brand continues to scale.
The integration will allow Palmonas to capture and analyse customer data across online and offline touchpoints, enabling targeted campaigns, timely follow-ups, and more relevant communication across the customer lifecycle. By helping bridge the gap between digital customer enquiries and physical store visits, the platform will support improved customer conversions, strengthen retention, and enable more effective customer journeys that contribute to revenue growth.
Speaking about the partnership, Hitesh Magoo, CMO, Demifine Fashion Pvt. Ltd., said,

“At Palmonas, our focus has always been on creating meaningful customer experiences while expanding our retail presence. As more customers discover brands through digital channels, one of the biggest opportunities for offline retailers is converting that interest into store walk-ins and lasting customer relationships. We were looking for a platform that could intelligently manage customer engagement across multiple stores while helping us improve walk-in conversions and long-term customer retention. Zithara.AI’s AI-native platform aligns with these objectives by enabling more personalised customer interactions that support stronger conversions, increased store walk-ins, and sustainable revenue growth. We look forward to leveraging its capabilities to build deeper customer relationships as we continue to scale our retail footprint.”
Varun Kashyap, Co-Founder, Zithara.AI, said,
“We are pleased to partner with Palmonas as they continue to expand their retail presence. Our platform is built to help brands organise and leverage their customer data to drive structured, consistent, and personalised engagement. This partnership reflects the growing focus among offline retailers on using technology to strengthen customer relationships and improve retention.”

Sridevi Reddy, Co-Founder, Zithara.AI, added,

“Our focus is on enabling offline retailers to become more data-driven and customer-centric. Through this partnership, we aim to help Palmonas build stronger customer connections and deliver more personalised experiences at scale.”
The partnership marks a continued focus by Zithara.AI and Palmonas on leveraging AI-native capabilities to strengthen customer engagement and support revenue growth in offline retail environments. By integrating Zithara.AI’s platform, Palmonas aims to build a more connected, efficient and scalable customer engagement framework aligned with its growth plans.
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