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GJEPC Engages Bengali Goldsmiths Enhance Training and Global Export Opportunities
GJEPC Emphasized Improving Awareness and Access To MSME Schemes
GJEPC convened a targeted meeting with the Bengali Swarna Shilpi Kalyan Sangha at Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbai, to drive artisan-led growth in the gem and jewellery sector.
Key discussions focused on skill-building and global market access. GJEPC spotlighted export-focused training programs, opportunities at platforms like the India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX) in Dubai for international buyer exposure, and e-commerce strategies for broader visibility. The Council also promoted MSME schemes to improve artisans’ access to funding and grants. GJEPC emphasized improving awareness and access to MSME schemes, enabling artisans to tap financial assistance and grants.
The meeting fosters a ripple effect: skilled artisans produce competitive products, driving India’s gem and jewellery exports . It preserves cultural heritage while adapting to trends like sustainable gold and lab-grown gems. For Mumbai’s Zaveri Bazaar ecosystem, it means stronger supply chains and job creation amid rising gold prices .
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Kantilal Jewellers, Launches Flagship Showroom At Vastrapur, Ahmedabad
Marking Its First Expansion Outside Surat, The Massive Three-Story Space Is The Brand’s Largest Retail Destination To Date.
Surat-based Kantilal Jewellers, a legacy brand established in 1948, has expanded beyond its home base with the launch of a 28,000 sq. ft. flagship showroom at Keshavbaug Capital, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad.
Marking its first expansion outside Surat, the massive three-story space is the brand’s largest retail destination to date.
Palatial Architectural Concept: The store design takes inspiration from Jodhpur Palace, featuring Jharokha-style screens, marble passageways, domed skylights, chandelier lounges, and a central atrium linking all three levels.
Experiential Studio Retail: Departing from traditional counters, the showroom offers private studio spaces, VIP viewing areas, and dedicated experience centers.
Ambient Luxury: The shopping experience is elevated by live sitar and guitar performances alongside personalized consultation lounges.
Product Offering: The flagship showcases the brand’s signature gold, diamond, and bridal collections tailored for the Ahmedabad market.
Led by Director Jinay Choksi, this flagship rollout is a strategic move to establish a distinct, experiential luxury footprint across major Gujarat markets while preserving the heritage of the Kantilal brand.
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