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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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This Ashadh, Maharashtra’s Greatest Walk Of Faith Becomes A Jewel: PNGS Unveils ‘Waricha Suvarnasaj’
The 192-year-Old Jewellery House Launches ‘Dagina Maharashtra-Cha ‘, A First-Of-Its-Kind Series That Crafts One Handcrafted Gold Masterpiece Every Month, Each Capturing An Iconic Symbol Of Maharashtra. The Journey Begins With A Tribute To The Wari.
What if you could hold a month in your hands? The rhythm of the taal and mridang, the chant of “Dnyanoba–Tukaram” rising over dusty roads, lakhs of Warkaris walking towards Pandharpur with nothing but longing in their hearts and all of it, captured in gold.
P. N. Gadgil & Sons (PNGS), Maharashtra’s beloved 192+ year old jewellery house, today unveiled ‘Dagina Maharashtra-cha’ (The Jewel of Maharashtra) an unprecedented Product of the Month series in which the brand’s master craftsmen will create one unique, handcrafted gold masterpiece every month, each inspired by a singular, iconic symbol of Maharashtra: its seasons, its festivals, its faith, and its living heritage.
The series opens in the sacred month of Ashadh with ‘Waricha Suvarnasaj ‘, a one-of-a-kind creation dedicated to the Wari, the centuries-old pilgrimage that defines Maharashtra’s spiritual soul.
A Pilgrimage You Can Wear
Look closely, and the piece begins to speak.
The myriad golden beads echo the sanctity of the Tulsi mala and the unbroken devotion of the Warkaris. At its heart, two ornate forms evoke the divine presence of Vitthal and Rukmini, while an arrangement of green gemstones recalls the Kaustubh gem and the purity of Tulsi leaves. Even the design language draws from the traditional fish-shaped ear ornaments (masoli karnabhushan) adorning Vitthal and Rukmini, so that every detail of the piece carries the cultural memory of the Wari.
This is not jewellery designed for a season’s trend. It is a story of faith, rendered in gold.
Aditya Modak, COO/CFO of P N Gadgil & Sons said:
“A dagina is never just an ornament; it carries the heritage of a culture and the identity of its land. With ‘Dagina Maharashtra-cha’, we are attempting something no jewellery house has done before: preserving Maharashtra’s story, month by month, in gold. There could be no truer beginning than the Wari because the Wari is not a pilgrimage alone; it is who we are,”
Twelve Months. Twelve Stories. One Maharashtra.
Each month, PNGS will unveil a new handcrafted creation inspired by the character of that Marathi month, its changing landscape, its celebrations, its beliefs and its history. Together, the twelve pieces will form a golden chronicle of Maharashtra itself, a collection conceived not merely to be owned, but to be inherited.
For patrons and collectors, this makes every month an occasion: a new story revealed, a new masterpiece to discover, and a rare opportunity to bring home a piece of Maharashtra’s identity before the calendar turns.
‘Waricha Suvarnasaj’ is now on display across all PNGS stores in Maharashtra. Patrons can experience the piece up close and learn the story behind every motif from PNGS’s in-store experts.
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About P N Gadgil & Sons (PNGS)
Founded in 1832, P N Gadgil & Sons is one of India’s most trusted legacy jewellery houses, carrying forward 192+ years of craftsmanship, purity, and cultural pride. Today, PNGS serves customers through 126 points of sale across 65 cities and 21 states, blending time-honoured artistry with contemporary design under its house of brands, including Gargi by PNGS.
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