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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, Latur Jewellers’ Association Host Seminar On Membership, IIJS BHARAT and MSME Schemes
The Seminar Attracted Over 300 Retail Jewellery Store Owners From Murud and Nearby Regions
GJEPC, in collaboration with Saraf Suvarnakar Vyapari Sangh, Latur, organised a seminar in Murud on 24 May focusing on GJEPC membership, IIJS Bharat participation and MSME benefits.
Mithilesh Pandey, Senior Director, GJEPC, outlined the benefits of GJEPC membership, export opportunities through courier, post, hand-carry, e-commerce and online platforms, along with key government schemes and Maharashtra’s new trade policy. He also highlighted initiatives such as Buyer-Seller Meets, the Capacity Building Scheme and MSME support measures.
Naheed Sunke, Assistant Director, GJEPC, briefed participants on IIJS Bharat, its business opportunities and special discounted schemes available through the association.
The seminar attracted over 300 retail jewellery store owners from Murud and nearby regions including Chakur, Ausa, Nilanga, Ahmedpur, Udgir and Shirur Anantpal. A Parichay Card registration camp for artisans was also held during the programme.
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