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GJEPC Chairman Meets New Customs Commissioner to Strengthen Trade Facilitation
Mr. Kirit Bhansali welcomes Commissioner Santosh Kumar Mishra, discussing industry challenges and reaffirming collaborative efforts for smoother gem and jewellery trade.
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) extended a warm welcome to Mr. Santosh Kumar Mishra, the newly appointed Commissioner of Customs at the Precious Cargo Customs Clearance Centre (PCCCC), during a meeting with Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of GJEPC.
During the meeting, Mr. Bhansali addressed several critical issues currently affecting exporters and importers in the gem and jewellery sector. He emphasized the need for continued support from the Customs department to ensure streamlined and efficient trade processes.
Commissioner Mishra expressed his appreciation for the constructive dialogue and assured the industry’s stakeholders of his department’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the ease of doing business. He stated, “When you flourish, we flourish, and the country flourishes,” underlining the significance of a strong, collaborative relationship between Customs and trade organizations like GJEPC.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, setting the stage for strengthened cooperation and proactive engagement to address industry concerns and enable seamless operations in India’s gem and jewellery trade ecosystem.
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Palmonas Raises $40 Million in Series B, Accelerates Omni-Channel Expansion
Shraddha Kapoor-Backed Demi-Fine Jewellery Brand to Scale Offline Retail and Strengthen Market Presence
Palmonas, the Shraddha Kapoor-backed demi-fine jewellery startup, has raised $40 million (approx. Rs. 373 crore) in a Series B funding round, led by Xponentia Capital and Vertex Growth Fund, with participation from existing investor Vertex Venture
The fresh capital will be utilised to expand its offline retail footprint, building on its growing omnichannel presence across online platforms and physical stores.
Founded in 2022 by Pallavi Mohadikar and Amol Patwari, with Shraddha Kapoor joining as co-founder, Palmonas operates in the demi-fine jewellery segment, offering affordable yet premium designs crafted from sterling silver and stainless steel with gold plating. The brand targets the space between fashion and fine jewellery, catering to a young, aspirational audience.
The company has seen rapid growth, with its operating revenue surging over 40X to Rs. 39 crore in FY25, up from Rs. 97 lakh in FY24. Notably, Palmonas also turned profitable, reporting a profit of Rs. 4.3 crore during the same period.
The brand had earlier raised Rs. 55 crore from Vertex Ventures and gained visibility through Shark Tank India Season 4, securing Rs. 1.26 crore funding from Namita Thapar and Ritesh Agarwal, at a Rs. 126 crore valuation.
Operating in a competitive space, Palmonas goes head-to-head with players such as GIVA, BlueStone, and Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds, as it continues to strengthen its position in India’s fast-growing demi-fine jewellery market.
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