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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.
GJEPC’s Sydney leg brought together 32 participants, including 15 representatives from 9 leading jewellery brands, 8 visiting delegation members, CG Office representatives and event partners.
The outreach connected Indian exporters with Australia’s independent jewellery network through a day of industry engagement, showroom visits and business interactions.
The programme included visits to Altmann & Cherny, ABC Showroom and Queen Victoria Building, followed by the official delegation dinner at Doltone House.
Participating jewellery brands: Excellent Jewellers, Altmann & Cherny, Roberto Mattei Jewellery Design, Ashmi Jewellers, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Nicole Winkler Jewellery, Joyalukkas, RB Diamonds and Lords Jewellers.
With India’s gems & jewellery exports to Australia reaching US$374.33 million in FY2025–26, the Sydney outreach further strengthened industry connections and explored new opportunities under the India–Australia ECTA.
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