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GJEPC Hosts U.S. Senators and State Lawmakers For Strategic Industry Dialogue In Mumbai
The Dialogue Underscored The Importance Of Engagement Between Policymakers and Industry Stakeholders In Fostering Mutually Beneficial Trade Relations.
Reinforcing the growing economic partnership between India and the United States, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) welcomed a distinguished delegation of U.S. senators, state legislators, and representatives from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) at its Mumbai headquarters for an in-depth dialogue on the Indian gem and jewellery industry.
The visit provided a platform for exchanging perspectives on global trade, industry developments, and opportunities for strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two nations in the gems and jewellery sector.
The U.S. delegation comprised Wayne Harper, President Emeritus and President Pro Tempore, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL); Dan Saddler, Member, Alaska House of Representatives; Chase Blasi, Member, Kansas Senate; Chris Lee, Member, Hawaii Senate; Kirstin Kahaloa, Member, Hawaii House of Representatives; Ron Winterton, Member, Utah Senate, representing Daggett, Duchesne, Summit, Uintah and Wasatch counties; and Bryan Thomas, Chief Communications Officer, NCSL.
Welcoming the delegation were Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC; Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Mehul Shah, Vice President, Bharat Diamond Bourse; Ashish Borda, Convenor – PMBD, GJEPC; Mital Doshi, Convenor – Banking, Insurance & Taxation Committee (BITC), GJEPC; Bharat Ghori, Member – Diamond Panel, GJEPC; and Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC.
During the interaction, GJEPC representatives presented a comprehensive overview of India’s gem and jewellery industry, highlighting its contribution to exports, employment generation, skill development, and global supply chains. Discussions also focused on the evolving landscape of natural and lab-grown diamonds, international compliance standards, the Kimberley Process, and industry-led welfare initiatives.
The dialogue underscored the importance of continued engagement between policymakers and industry stakeholders in fostering transparent, sustainable, and mutually beneficial trade relations.
The meeting concluded with both sides expressing appreciation for the opportunity to exchange insights and explore avenues for greater collaboration in the evolving global gem and jewellery ecosystem.
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Srinidhi Shetty Unveils Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ New Showroom In RT Nagar, Bengaluru
The Dialogue Underscored The Importance Of Engagement Between Policymakers and Industry Stakeholders In Fostering Mutually Beneficial Trade Relations.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds inaugurated its new showroom in RT Nagar, Bengaluru, by actress Srinidhi Shetty. By further strengthening its presence in one of India’s most significant jewellery markets, the launch marks the brand’s 25th showroom in Bengaluru and its 49th showroom across the Karnataka and Goa region.
The new showroom has been designed to offer customers a spacious and premium jewellery retail experience, combining contemporary interiors, organised product displays, and personalised customer service. Developed in line with Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ global retail standards, the showroom brings together an extensive range of jewellery collections across categories and price segments.
The showroom was inaugurated in the presence of Filsor Babu, Regional Head – Karnataka, members of the management team, customers, invited guests, and other dignitaries.
The RT Nagar showroom showcases an extensive range of gold, diamond, platinum, gemstone, and silver jewellery, including Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ signature collections. The assortment has been curated to cater to bridal purchases, festive occasions, gifting requirements, contemporary styling preferences, and everyday wear, offering customers a wide choice across traditional and modern designs.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds is offering customers special exclusive offers. These include up to 30% off on making charges of all gold, uncut, and gemstone jewellery and up to 30% off on diamond value. These offers are valid till 21st June 2026. Additionally, customers can exchange their jewellery with 0% deduction and experience a seamless, transparent process (T&C Apply).
Commenting on the launch, M. P. Ahammad, Chairman, Malabar Group, said:

“Bengaluru continues to be one of our most important markets, supported by a diverse customer base that appreciates craftsmanship, design, and transparency in equal measure. The opening of our RT Nagar showroom reflects our continued commitment to serving customers through wider collections, premium retail environments, and a service experience built on trust. As the city continues to grow and evolve, we remain focused on bringing greater accessibility and convenience to customers across key residential and commercial neighbourhoods.”
Customers visiting the showroom will benefit from Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ customer assurance framework, including transparent pricing, HUID-compliant gold, certified diamonds, One India One Gold Rate, lifetime maintenance support, buyback assurance, and detailed product disclosure that ensures confidence at every stage of purchase.
With this launch, Malabar Gold & Diamonds continues to strengthen its retail footprint across Karnataka while maintaining its focus on quality, craftsmanship, transparency, and customer experience.
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