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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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GJEPC Seminar In Jammu Focuses on Export Opportunities For MSMEs
Seminar Aimed At Helping Jewellers Tap Global Export Opportunities, Highlighting The Role Of IIJS Bharat In Expanding Business Prospects
GJEPC, in association with Swarnkar Sangh Jammu, organised a seminar on “Export Opportunities for MSMEs and IIJS Retail Connect”, bringing together more than 150 members of the jewellery trade from across Jammu district. The seminar held on 24 July aimed at helping jewellers tap global export opportunities while highlighting the role of IIJS Bharat in expanding business prospects and strengthening India’s gems and jewellery industry.
Mansukh Kothari, Convenor – Events, GJEPC, outlined how IIJS Bharat has enabled manufacturers, retailers and exporters to build professional networks, discover new markets, and generate business opportunities through direct engagement with domestic and international buyers.
Mithilesh Pandey, Senior Director, GJEPC, presented an overview of the Council’s initiatives to strengthen India’s gem and jewellery export ecosystem. He guided participants through the process of establishing an export business, including obtaining an Import Export Code (IEC), GST registration and fulfilling other statutory requirements.
Pandey also highlighted GJEPC’s export promotion initiatives, including IJEX, Dubai, e-commerce opportunities through platforms such as eBay, participation in international trade exhibitions and access to overseas markets. He underscored the growing importance of FTAs in enhancing India’s export competitiveness and outlined the various MSME schemes and government support available to industry members.
Naheed Sunke, Assistant Director, GJEPC, briefed participants on the benefits available to jewellers attending IIJS Bharat through their association, including special discounts on visitor registrations. She also noted that IIJS offers a valuable platform to showcase regional jewellery traditions to a wider audience, adding that Jammu’s distinctive Dogra jewellery has the potential to gain greater national and international visibility through the exhibition as efforts to secure a GI tag continue. The seminar generated strong interest in GJEPC’s membership and trade initiatives. Several participants agreed to become GJEPC members, while many others expressed interest in visiting the upcoming IIJS exhibition.
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