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GJEPC and Trade Opportunities seminar: fostering knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and global competitiveness
GJEPC successfully organized an insightful seminar titled “GJEPC and Trade Opportunities” for the gem and jewellery community of Zaveri Bazaar on April 11, 2025. The event was aimed at raising awareness about the Council’s various initiatives and support systems designed to boost the growth and global reach of the Indian gem and jewellery industry. The seminar drew a strong turnout, with more than 200 industry professionals in attendance, including exporters, traders, wholesalers, young entrepreneurs, and members of prominent trade bodies.
The seminar began with a welcome address by Khusboo Ranawat , Regional Chairperson , Western Region and GJEPC Regional Representative, who highlighted the Council’s ongoing efforts to empower MSMEs and exporters by providing market intelligence, financial assistance, and opportunities for international exposure. The speaker emphasized the importance of capacity building and collaboration within the sector to drive sustainable growth.
This was followed by a detailed presentation by GJEPC officials, which covered the Council’s various export facilitation services, upcoming international trade fairs and buyer-seller meets, financial support schemes, and strategic trade advantages available under agreements such as the India-UAE CEPA. The session was tailored to equip participants with practical knowledge to help them tap into global markets more effectively.
A panel discussion featuring seasoned exporters and trade consultants provided valuable insights into navigating international markets. Panelists discussed strategies for expanding into new regions, overcoming the challenges faced by small businesses, and embracing digital tools and branding to stay competitive in the evolving landscape of the jewellery trade.
The event also included an interactive Q&A session, where participants actively engaged with the speakers on topics like export registration, compliance processes, product certifications, and government funding schemes. The open dialogue fostered a spirit of learning and encouraged first-time exporters to explore new possibilities with greater confidence.
In a special felicitation ceremony, GJEPC honored three key trade bodies for their unwavering support and contribution to the growth of the industry. Mumbai Wholesale Gold Association, Jewellers Youth Forum, and Zaveri Bazaar Welfare Association were felicitated along with their respective teams for their role in strengthening the ecosystem and promoting unity among the trade community.
The seminar was extremely well-received by all attendees, who appreciated the depth of information shared and the opportunity to network with peers and industry experts. The event reinforced GJEPC’s commitment to serving as a guiding force for the Indian gem and jewellery sector by fostering knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and global competitiveness.
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The Solitaire Festival Of India Concludes; Bumper Prize Winner At Ranka Jewellers Wins XUV 7XO
TSFI Reached More Than 200+ Partner Jewellery Stores Across 100+ Cities
A solitaire often becomes part of a moment that people cherish for years. Whether it marks a milestone, celebrates a relationship or is a personal choice, it often holds a special meaning for its wearer. Reflecting this sentiment, The Solitaire Festival of India (TSFI) 2026, hosted by Divine Solitaires, concluded on a celebratory note at Ranka Jewellers, Chinchwad, Pune, with the handover of the festival’s bumper prize.
Amardeep Jinde was felicitated as the TSFI 2026 bumper prize winner and received the keys to a brand-new XUV 7XO, bringing the nationwide festival to a memorable close.
Taking the Solitaire Experience Across India
This year, TSFI reached more than 200+ partner jewellery stores across 100+ cities. The festival offered customers an opportunity to explore solitaires through assured gifts, weekly draws and a national bumper prize, while encouraging informed buying through a focus on quality, certification and transparent pricing.
Retail partners such as Ranka Jewellers have played an important role in bringing TSFI to consumers. The bumper prize handover at its Chinchwad store marked the culmination of this year’s festival, bringing
the nationwide celebration to a close.
Speaking on the occasion, Jignesh Mehta, Founder & Managing Director, Divine Solitaires, said:
“At Divine Solitaires, we continuously look for ways to engage with our customers and create exciting experiences for them. TSFI is one such initiative that brings together customers and our retail partners across the country. As we bring this edition to a close at all over India, we are grateful to everyone who has been part of the journey. We look forward to bringing many more interesting initiatives and experiences to our customers in the future.”
Adding his perspective,. Tejpal Ranka, Owner, Ranka Jewellers, Chinchwad, Pune, said:
“It has been a very eventful year for us, and our long-standing association with Divine Solitaires has been fruitful. We have seen an increase in customer walk-ins, which has been encouraging for our business. Having the TSFI bumper prize winner emerge from our store is a matter of great pride for us. It is wonderful to see a customer from our store win a prize in a festival celebrated across India. We look forward to continuing our association with Divine Solitaires and being part of more such initiatives in the future.”
Divine Solitaires continues to focus on making solitaire buying more transparent through its 123-parameter Quality Guarantee, standardised pricing and consumer-focused post-purchase benefits.
As the brand looks ahead to Dhanteras and the festive buying season, Divine Solitaires aims to encourage more consumers to consider a solitaire for their first meaningful jewellery purchase through festive offers and engaging customer initiatives.
With its focus on quality, transparent pricing and consumer confidence, the brand aims to further strengthen its position in India’s solitaire jewellery market. Going forward, Divine Solitaires plans to introduce more initiatives that bring solitaires closer to consumers and make the buying experience more rewarding.
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