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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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Jewellery Repeats Are Officially Off The Table With The Wedding Guest Edit By Kushals
A Versatile, Trend-Forward Collection Designed To Keep Every Wedding Guest Look Fresh, Effortless, and Celebration-Ready Across Every Function
If wedding season means back-to-back invites—from friends, cousins, and colleagues—the drill is familiar. Multiple functions per wedding, different jewellery for each outfit, and absolutely no repeats. Mehendi in the morning, sangeet at night, cocktail glam, muhurtam elegance—and somehow, new jewellery every single time.
So how does a wedding guest keep every look fresh & on-trend without overthinking it?
This Wedding Season, Kushals Fashion Jewellery introduces The Wedding Guest Edit—a curated collection for modern Indian wedding guests. Designed to keep every look stylish, effortless, and on point for every celebration.
Bringing together Indian traditional craftforms with 18K Gold Plating jewellery, the edit is rooted in versatility—offering multiple options for every outfit. Crafted with a premium finish and a comfort fit, the collection reflects Kushals’ artisanal expertise, with new designs introduced every week.
Kundan jewellery is reimagined for today, bringing a contemporary edge to the collection. Think bold chokers with coloured stone accents, layered necklaces, and versatile sets that can be styled multiple ways. The addition of Victorian plating—one of the season’s biggest trends—lends a rich depth to these designs. Perfect for cocktail sarees, fusion fits, and even statement baarati looks, these are pieces that transition effortlessly across wedding moments—be it haldi, mehendi, or the varmala. Designs that do the most, without trying too hard.
For those drawn to something more classic, the Antique jewellery range, crafted with rich gold-plated finishes, brings in depth through intricate detailing and textured designs. Statement maang tikkas, maatils, kaadhas, and temple-inspired pieces elevate traditional looks—perfect for muhurtam ceremonies and day functions where classic elegance takes centre stage.
And for those who love a little sparkle, the American Diamond (AD) range brings in just the right amount of shine. With delicate florals, pastel-hued stones from the latest launch, and modern silhouettes—from lightweight statement earrings to elegant necklace sets—these zircon pieces are perfect for cocktail looks and reception nights that call for effortless glam.
At its core, The Wedding Guest Edit is all about versatility—lightweight, premium, expressive, and easy to style. Mix it, match it, style it differently. Because keeping up with wedding season shouldn’t feel like a styling challenge.
Why should brides have all the fun?
With this launch, Kushals Fashion Jewellery shifts the spotlight to the wedding guest—ensuring something new, something stylish, and a fresh look for every celebration
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