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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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P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited – Diwali Sales Update
P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited recorded festive season sales of ₹ 689 crore during Diwali, registering a 14% year-on-year growth.
This festive season, our newer regions in Northern and Central India showed encouraging traction, with studded jewellery contributing 17.2% of sales, while the overall retail average Stud ratio stood at 12.6%.
The performance was primarily driven by the gold segment, which recorded a 13% year-on-year growth in revenue. The silver category also witnessed strong traction, registering a growth of 24% year-on-year, while the diamond segment reported an 8% year-on-year growth.
Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman and Managing Director of P N Gadgil Jewellers, said:
“This Diwali represents another significant chapter in our growth journey. We sincerely appreciate the continued confidence and affection our customers have shown towards our brand, product quality, craftsmanship and service.
By introducing exciting festive offers, elevating the in-store shopping experience and remaining committed to our core values, we have continued to create greater value for our customers. These initiatives have helped us deliver healthy growth across product categories and deepen customer engagement, even amid volatility in gold prices.
As we enter the upcoming wedding season, we remain confident about the growth outlook. With consumer sentiment continuing to remain encouraging, we believe we are well-positioned to sustain the positive momentum in the coming months.”
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