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GJEPC Hosts Workshop on ‘How and Why to Export’ at Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbai
GJEPC held a workshop at Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbai, on 25th November to introduce its new initiative, How and Why to Export, designed to guide aspiring exporters in the gem and jewellery trade. The programme aims to build practical understanding of export procedures, compliance, and government support, strengthening opportunities for MSMEs and widening India’s exporter base. It also supports the shared goal of the IIJS and MSME teams to help non-exporter members transition into global markets.
GJEPC officials delivered an in-depth presentation on three themes. The first explained why the Council is vital for exporters, outlining its role across trade facilitation, policymaking, international outreach, and market intelligence. The second offered a clear roadmap to starting exports, covering the IEC, documentation, logistics, finance, and compliance. The final segment detailed government schemes available to exporters, including credit support and MSME focused programmes.
The initiative signals GJEPC’s continued effort to prepare new entrants for global trade. The Council will roll out more sessions across major trading hubs in the months ahead.
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Gold & Precious Metals – A future outlook
The session saw a power packed panel of experts that comprisedSurendra Mehta, National Secretary- IBJA,Ranjith Singh,Head of Business Development, IIBX, Shweta Dhanak, Director – Vijay Exports,S Thirupathi Rajan, MD Goldsmith Academy, Shivanshu Mehta, SVP & Head Bullion-MCX.The session was moderated by Chirag Seth, Principal Consultant, Metals Focus.
Some salient points made by the panelists:
- Gold prices are not linked to consumer demand. They are linked to central bank buying and ETFs
- Till the banking system doesn’t collapse, gold price will continue to rise


- Jewellers were advised to use a mix of futures and options for risk mitigation


- Given the current situation manufacturers selling on credit or unfavorable deals could be fatal flaw for business.
- Precious metals forecast: Surendra Mehta said he sees gold in 2026 in $4900-5100 range and silver in $90-105.Looking further he said by 2030-2035 gold could touch $18000- 20000 and silver could reach $500. Chirag Seth predicted silver touching $105 this year and gold moving in the $ 5200- $ 5500.
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