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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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Malabar Gold & Diamonds Opens New Showroom In KR Puram, Bengaluru by cine actress Srinidhi Shetty
Malabar Gold & Diamonds today opened its new showroom in KR Puram, Bengaluru, by actress Srinidhi Shetty further strengthening its presence in one of the country’s most established urban jewellery markets. With this launch, the brand’s network has expanded to 24 showrooms in Bengaluru and 46 showrooms across the Karnataka & Goa region.
The showroom was inaugurated on Saturday, 4:30 PM, by cine actress Srinidhi Shetty, in the presence of Filsor Babu, Regional Head – Karnataka, of senior leadership from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, guests, and members of the local community.
The KR Puram showroom has been designed to offer a structured and comfortable retail environment, with a layout that supports easy navigation, clear product display, and personalised customer assistance. Developed in line with Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ global retail standards, the showroom brings together an extensive range of jewellery across gold, diamonds, platinum, and precious gemstones, addressing both traditional and contemporary preferences. Additionally, Malabar Gold & Diamonds is offering customers special exclusive offers. These include up to 40% off on making charges of all gold, uncut, and gemstone jewellery, up to 30% off on diamond value, this offer valid till 31st March, 2026, Free silver coin with Akshaya Tritiya booking at 10% onwards, 0% deduction on old gold exchange, sell your old gold to get maximum cash value & assured same-day payment (*T&C Apply)
The showroom showcases a comprehensive assortment spanning bridal jewellery, occasion-led collections, festive wear, everyday designs, and contemporary styles. Signature collections across diamonds, uncut diamonds, gemstones, handcrafted gold, and polki jewellery are available, reflecting a balance between craftsmanship, design detailing, and evolving customer preferences.
Commenting on the launch, M. P. Ahammad, Chairman, Malabar Group, said:
“Bengaluru is a market where jewellery buying spans both everyday use and occasion-led purchases, with a clear focus on design, quality, and ease of experience. KR Puram has seen steady residential growth, and this showroom allows us to serve that demand with wider collections and a retail environment that is structured, accessible, and consistent.”
Customers visiting the showroom will benefit from Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ customer-first practices, including transparent pricing, detailed product disclosure, HUID-compliant gold, certified diamonds, and the One India One Gold Rate policy, ensuring uniform gold pricing across the country.
With this launch, Malabar Gold & Diamonds continues to deepen its presence across Bengaluru’s expanding neighbourhoods, aligning its retail format to local buying behaviour while maintaining consistent standards of quality, transparency, and service.
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