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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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IFSCA Notifies India Good Delivery Gold Framework
GJEPC Seeks Swift Rollout and Global Recognition. The Framework Is Expected To Strengthen Responsible Sourcing, Build Confidence In Indian-Refined Gold and Create Opportunities For Bullion Exports.
GJEPC has urged the Government to expedite international recognition and the implementation of the India Good Delivery Gold framework, following the notification of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) (Good Delivery) Guidelines, 2026. The framework is expected to strengthen responsible sourcing, build confidence in Indian-refined gold and create opportunities for bullion exports.
The guidelines establish a framework for quality assurance, responsible sourcing and traceability in gold refining. IFSCA, India’s unified regulator for financial products, services and institutions operating in International Financial Services Centres, will implement the framework through the Bullion Exchange in the IFSC. Gold from accredited refiners that meets the prescribed requirements can qualify for delivery on IFSC exchanges and for over-the-counter trading.
The framework extends beyond the purity and quality of gold bars to address their provenance. Refiners must trace raw gold to its source, assess supply-chain risks, verify suppliers and beneficial owners, and meet applicable responsible-sourcing requirements. Independent third-party audits will provide additional assurance.
The initiative follows the recommendations by NITI Aayog, a policy think tank, which had called for an India Good Delivery Standard and responsible-sourcing guidelines for refineries. The report highlighted the potential of domestic refining to retain more value within India, generate employment and support exports.
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