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GJEPC Export Conclave In Surat Covers FTAs, Gold Sourcing, Ecommerce and Branding and More
Brought Together More Than 150 Exporters, Manufacturers, Policymakers and Industry Experts For A Day-Long Programme On Growing Global Jewellery Businesses.
GJEPC’s Surat Regional Office held an Export Conclave 2026, bringing together more than 150 exporters, manufacturers, policymakers and industry experts for a day-long programme on growing global jewellery businesses.
Jayanti Savaliya, Regional Chairman – Gujarat, GJEPC, welcomed participants and highlighted the need for knowledge-sharing and industry collaboration.
The first session covered export opportunities, government schemes and FTAs, with a presentation by Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC. Abhimaniu Sharma, Joint Director, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), discussed export promotion schemes, while Ashish Borda, Convenor – PMBD, GJEPC, delivered the concluding remarks.
The gold availability session featured Dinesh Chawda, Assistant DGFT, on Advance Authorisation; the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) team on bullion trading and Qualified Jeweller imports; and Diamond India Ltd. (DIL) on duty-free gold procurement. Shri Abhishek Doodhwal, Appraiser, Customs, explained the Duty Drawback Scheme.
The ECommerce session featured Nitin Khandelwal, Regional Director – Jaipur, GJEPC, along with DHL and Alibaba, covering policy, logistics and international online selling.
The final session featured the Mindmap team, which discussed branding, communication, customer experience and positioning, drawing on experience with luxury brands including Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co.
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FGLOC to host inaugural Gold Summit in Kochi
Will bring together key industry stakeholders to chart the future roadmap for the gold-loan sector and unlock the potential of gold as a financial asset
The Federation of Gold Loan Companies (FGLOC) will host its inaugural Gold Summit in Kochi on November 17, 2026, bringing together key industry stakeholders to chart the future roadmap for the gold-loan sector and unlock the potential of gold as a financial asset.
The summit aims to strengthen the operational capabilities of gold-loan companies, equipping them to scale efficiently and responsibly. Core discussions will address shared industry challenges while emphasizing corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and sustainable business practices.
Bringing together prominent voices from across the financial ecosystem, the event will examine the evolving role of gold in modern finance, emerging market opportunities, and strategies to expand credit access to underserved populations.
​Key areas of deliberation include:
- ​Policy and regulatory developments
- ​Responsible lending and consumer protection
- ​Corporate governance and transparency
- ​Technological advancements and sustainable growth
Prominent industry leaders scheduled to participate include George Alexander Muthoot, Executive Vice-Chairman of Muthoot Finance; Thomas John Muthoot, Chairman and Managing Director of Muthoot FinCorp; and V.P. Nandakumar, Chairman and Managing Director of Manappuram Finance.
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