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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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India’s Consul General To Dubai Visits GJEPC Headquarters
GJEPC briefed CG on the Indian gem and jewellery industry’s scale, global leadership in manufacturing, export outlook and the sector’s roadmap for future growth
Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Consul General of India to Dubai, visited the GJEPC headquarters in Mumbai on 24th July for an interaction with industry leaders to gain a deeper understanding of the sector and its engagement with the UAE.
The UAE is India’s largest trading partner in gems and jewellery, with bilateral trade reaching US$33.51 billion in FY2025-26.
The Consul General was welcomed by Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, along with Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman; Manish Jiwani, Convenor – MSME; Ashish Borda, Convenor – PMBD; Mital Doshi, Convenor – BITC; Bharat Ghori, Co-Convenor – MSME; and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC.
GJEPC briefed Mr. Reddy on the Indian gem and jewellery industry’s scale, global leadership in manufacturing, export outlook and the sector’s roadmap for future growth. Discussions also covered GJEPC’s role in trade promotion, policy advocacy, international exhibitions and infrastructure development to strengthen India’s position as a global jewellery manufacturing and trading hub.
Given Dubai’s strategic importance to the industry, the meeting focused on the India-UAE gem and jewellery trade ecosystem, evolving supply chains, trade and logistics, banking and financing, and opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation. The delegation also outlined policy initiatives aimed at enhancing India’s competitiveness in global trading and value addition.
Reddy said the visit provided him with valuable insights into the industry’s priorities and challenges, and expressed his willingness to work closely with GJEPC and the trade to strengthen India’s gem and jewellery partnership with Dubai and the wider UAE.
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