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GJEPC leadership meets Hon’ble Finance Minister to discuss industry growth and key issues
The leadership of the GJEPC met with the Hon’ble Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, to discuss pressing issues and the way forward for the gem and jewellery industry. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, and Shaunak Parekh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, along with Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, engaged in a courtesy meeting with the Hon’ble Minister, highlighting key challenges faced by the industry.
The discussions focused on the inclusion of India Jewellery Park, Mumbai in the harmonised infrastructure list to accelerate industry growth. The leadership also extended an invitation to the Hon’ble Minister to visit the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) Udupi, showcasing the industry’s commitment to skill development and employment generation.
GJEPC’s Sydney leg brought together 32 participants, including 15 representatives from 9 leading jewellery brands, 8 visiting delegation members, CG Office representatives and event partners.
The outreach connected Indian exporters with Australia’s independent jewellery network through a day of industry engagement, showroom visits and business interactions.
The programme included visits to Altmann & Cherny, ABC Showroom and Queen Victoria Building, followed by the official delegation dinner at Doltone House.
Participating jewellery brands: Excellent Jewellers, Altmann & Cherny, Roberto Mattei Jewellery Design, Ashmi Jewellers, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Nicole Winkler Jewellery, Joyalukkas, RB Diamonds and Lords Jewellers.
With India’s gems & jewellery exports to Australia reaching US$374.33 million in FY2025–26, the Sydney outreach further strengthened industry connections and explored new opportunities under the India–Australia ECTA.
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