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GJEPC Collaborates with Delhi Customs to Streamline Jewellery Export via Personal Carriage
Follow-up meeting focuses on refining SOPs under Circular No. 09/25 – Customs to ease export processes through Delhi’s Precious Cargo Warehouse
On 15 April, a delegation from the GJEPC Northern Regional Office met with senior officials of Delhi Customs to further refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the import and export of jewellery via personal carriage. This discussion followed an initial meeting held on 9 April and focused on the implementation of Circular No. 09/25 – Customs, dated 28 April 2025, with the goal of issuing a comprehensive public notice for the trade.
Key customs officials present included Mr. Dheeraj Rastogi, IRS, Principal Commissioner – Exports; Ms. Ashima Bansal, IRS, Commissioner – ACC Export; Mr. Vishal Pal Singh, IRS, Commissioner – Airport; Mr. Dibyalok Singh, IRS, Deputy Commissioner – ACC Shed; and Mr. Anuj Kumar Pandey, IRS, Additional Deputy Commissioner – Airport. Representing the GJEPC were Mr. Antarpal Singh Sawhney, Regional Chairman – North, and Mr. Anil Sankhwal, Convener, Studded Jewellery Panel.
The meeting primarily addressed ways to optimise the draft SOPs for hand-carried jewellery exports through the Precious Cargo Warehouse (PCW) operated by Celebi at Delhi Airport. GJEPC representatives proposed practical solutions to remove procedural bottlenecks and speed up customs clearance. Among their key requests was the establishment of a dedicated detention room for appraised parcels within the Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) cargo shed to reduce delays and improve exporter convenience.
Customs officials, led by Mr. Rastogi, responded positively to the recommendations and assured the delegation of due consideration. They also advised GJEPC to initiate discussions with CWC for space allocation to implement the suggested changes effectively.
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KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery crosses 150 exclusive showrooms on Akshaya Tritiya; sets sights on 200 by Diwali 2026
- Employs nearly 900 people across its expanding retail network
- Presence across 100+ cities with a strong Tier 2 and Tier 3 market focus
- Integrates community-led initiatives into every store launch
KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, one of India’s foremost jewellery brands, has crossed the milestone of 150 exclusive showrooms across the country on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, marking a significant step in its retail expansion journey.
With a presence across 100+ cities, KISNA continues to deepen its footprint in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, witnessing strong traction in emerging consumption hubs such as Madurai, Gaya, and Azamgarh. As part of its recent expansion, the brand has strengthened its presence across cities, including Fatehpur, Etawah, Lalitpur, Jalandhar, Dehradun, Cuttack, Jehanabad, Budaun, Ambikapur, Burdwan, and Behrampur. The Behrampur showroom, spanning approximately 3,600 sq. ft., is among the largest in its network, reflecting the brand’s expanding retail scale.
The brand’s retail footprint is complemented by a robust distribution ecosystem of over 1,500 shop-in-shop touchpoints, enabling deeper market penetration and wider consumer access across regions. Building on this momentum, KISNA is on track to scale its network to 200 exclusive showrooms by Diwali 2026, with a continued focus on high-potential markets across the country.
Alongside its retail expansion, KISNA continues to integrate community engagement into its growth journey. Each showroom launch is accompanied by initiatives such as blood donation drives, cleanliness drives, tree planting, and food distribution programs. Aligned with its 150-store expansion, the brand has planted 2,500+ trees, conducted cleanliness drives, facilitated 1,800+ units of blood donation, and supported food distribution for 60,000+ individuals.
Commenting on the milestone, Ghanshyam Dholakia, Founder and Managing Director, Hari Krishna Group & KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, said,

“Crossing 150 exclusive showrooms on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya marks an important milestone in our journey of making natural diamond jewellery more accessible across India. Our expansion is driven by a strong, integrated ecosystem that combines manufacturing excellence with a rapidly scaling retail network. This growth reflects the increasing acceptance of diamonds across emerging markets and reinforces our commitment to reaching a wider consumer base. As we move towards 200 showrooms, we remain focused on responsible expansion and creating long-term value across the ecosystem.”
Parag Shah, CEO, KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, added,
“Our expansion is anchored in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, which continue to emerge as key growth drivers for the category. With a design portfolio of over 12,000 styles, we are well-positioned to cater to diverse regional preferences at scale. As we progress towards 200 exclusive showrooms by Diwali 2026, our focus will remain on building a retail network that is both extensive and locally relevant.”

KISNA continues to scale its retail footprint with speed and accessibility, further strengthening its position in India’s evolving diamond and gold jewellery market.
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