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GJEPC Leadership Meets Finance Minister to Seek Relief Measures Amid U.S. Tariff Impact
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) leadership, led by Chairman Kirit Bhansali, along with Vice Chairman Shaunak Parikh and Executive Director Sabyasachi Ray, met the Hon’ble Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman today to seek urgent relief measures for the gem and jewellery sector, which has been severely impacted by the recent 50% tariff imposed by the United States.

Speaking after the meeting, kirit Bhansali said, “We are pleased that India–U.S. trade discussions have resumed, which is encouraging news. However, the process may take time, and until a resolution is achieved, it is essential to introduce relief measures to help the sector survive and sustain employment. We have requested allowing SEZ units to undertake reverse job work and DTA sales to keep factories and artisans engaged, extending export obligation periods for U.S. shipments, and providing an interest moratorium on packing credit and working capital loans to ease financial stress. These measures will not only help safeguard jobs but also support the competitiveness of Indian exporters during this challenging period. We are grateful to the Hon’ble Finance Minister for giving a patient hearing to our concerns and assuring support.”
During the meeting, Mr. Kirit Bhansali thanked the Finance Minister for the landmark GST reforms that have benefitted the sector.
The Council requested interventions to help the sector survive and sustain employment until the ongoing India–U.S. trade negotiations are concluded. These included measures such as allowing reverse job work and DTA sales by SEZ units, extending export obligation periods for U.S. shipments, providing an interest moratorium on packing credit and working capital loans, and offering liquidity support to exporters.


The delegation also requested that the India Jewellery Park be recognized as an industrial park and included in the Harmonised Master List of Infrastructure, so it can avail all benefits applicable to industrial parks.
The Finance Minister gave a patient hearing to the industry’s requests and assured full support to the sector, emphasizing the government’s commitment to sustain exports, protect jobs, and maintain the competitiveness of Indian gem and jewellery companies during this challenging period
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Bhima Gold Unveils Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection for Akshaya Tritiya, Blending Devotion with Exquisite Design
A culturally rooted, insight-led launch that reimagines festive gold buying through storytelling, symbolism, and spiritual relevance.
In a move that blends cultural storytelling with product innovation, Bhima Gold has unveiled its Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection for Akshaya Tritiya – positioning gold not just as a purchase, but as a deeply symbolic expression of prosperity, faith, and intent.
Timed with one of India’s most significant gold-buying occasions, Akshaya Tritiya, the launch reflects a deeper cultural shift in consumer behaviour. While the festival continues to drive strong purchase intent, there is a growing preference for meaningful, purpose-led buying experiences over purely transactional consumption.
Aligned with this evolving mindset, the Ashtalakshmi coin collection has been thoughtfully conceptualised to blend tradition with deeper symbolism. Inspired by the eight sacred forms of Goddess Lakshmi, each coin represents a distinct dimension of prosperity—from wealth and nourishment to courage, knowledge, and continuity.

By bringing together Adi Lakshmi, Dhana Lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Santana Lakshmi, Veera Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi and Vidya Lakshmi, the collection reframes gold coins from being a generic festive purchase to a story-driven, culturally immersive product experience – one that resonates across generations and belief systems.
This launch also aligns with Bhima Gold’s larger centenary narrative of “Together Purever,” which focuses on legacy, shared traditions, and evolving consumer meaning. The collection becomes an extension of that philosophy – reinforcing how heritage brands are reinterpreting tradition for a more aware and emotionally driven consumer.
Customers can pre-book their favourite jewellery by paying just 10% in advance & get their jewellery on Akshaya Tritiya at the lowest rate, which gives customers more flexibility and helps them plan their purchases with greater confidence, especially at a time when gold prices are high.
Akshaya Tritiya has traditionally been associated with intention, belief, and the aspiration for prosperity, extending beyond a purely transactional act of buying gold. The Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection has been conceptualised to reflect this deeper cultural and spiritual significance, with each coin designed to carry a distinct meaning and sense of purpose. The initiative also aligns with evolving consumer preferences, where there is a noticeable shift towards jewellery that offers emotional, cultural, and spiritual resonance in addition to intrinsic value.
With gold prices near record highs and consumer sentiment becoming more considered, Bhima’s Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection signals a broader shift in the category — from price-led promotions to meaning-led engagement, where design, storytelling, and cultural relevance drive both differentiation and demand.
As legacy brands navigate a new era of conscious consumption, Bhima Gold’s latest offering highlights how tradition can be reimagined as experience, making gold buying not just an act of investment, but an expression of identity and belief.
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