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GJEPC Holds An Interactive SessionĀ With The Uzbekistan Ambassador To Explore Trade Opportunities
Uzbekistan Invites The Indian GJ Sector To Explore Emerging Markets
GJEPCās Delhi Regional Office held an interactive session with H.E. Mr Sardor Rustambaev, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to India, along with around 20 industry representatives, to explore avenues for expanding bilateral trade in the gems and jewellery sector.
The discussions, led by Antarpal Singh Sawhney, Regional Chairman (North), GJEPC, focused on the respective strengths of the Indian and Uzbek industries, emerging trade opportunities, and initiatives being undertaken by Uzbekistan to enhance cooperation with international partners.
During the session, Ambassador Rustambaev invited GJEPC to lead a business delegation to Uzbekistan, with support from the Indian Embassy. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
India is rapidly increasing its economic engagement with Russia and other former Soviet countries. This means it must look at old friends in Central Asia with new eyes. Uzbekistan is one of them. India is one of a quartet of geopolitical powers playing to the strategic interests of this nation, which sits at the crossroads of South, East, West and Central Asia and Russia.
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Mahesh Notandass and Vandals Partner with Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna for Noir Botanica
Mahesh Notandass and Vandals served as the official jewellery partners for designer duo Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khannaās Noir Botanica presentation, held at Galeries Lafayette Mumbai on August 20.
Jewellery from both houses was worn by Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, as well as models walking the presentation, complementing the collectionās sculptural silhouettes, metallic surfaces and architectural detailing.




Rather than a conventional runway, the evening was conceived as an immersive fashion experience. Galeries Lafayette Mumbai was transformed into an intimate setting inspired by jazz and the glamour of 1930s evening culture, allowing guests to experience the craftsmanship, textures and construction of the garments up close. Actor Vijay Varma closed the presentation, adding a striking finale to the evening.
The event drew a notable gathering of celebrities and fashion personalities, including Kajol, Babil Khan, Mahima Makwana, Pragya Jaiswal, Gurfateh Pirzada, Sophie Choudhry, Sarah-Jane Dias, Shalini Passi, Zayed Khan and Ruhee Dosani, among others.


Vandana M. Jagwani, Creative Director at Mahesh Notandass and Founder of Vandals, graced the occasion, marking the coming together of the two jewellery houses with Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna for the Noir Botanica presentation.
The collaboration highlights the growing intersection of fine jewellery and contemporary fashion, with Mahesh Notandass and Vandals bringing their distinct jewellery aesthetics to a collection centred on strong silhouettes, craftsmanship, texture and modern evening dressing.
The Noir Botanica capsule will be available following the presentation at Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna stores and Galeries Lafayette Mumbai.
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