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GJEPC Moves Toward NDC Membership; Signs MoU in Global Push for Natural Diamond Marketing
MoU signed at African Mining Indaba 2026 paves the way for GJEPC’s entry into the Natural Diamond Council from May 2026
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has reiterated its intent to join the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding during the second high-level meeting of the Luanda Accord at the African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town on 9th February 2026.
The MoU, signed between Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC and Amber Pepper, CEO, NDC, clears the way for GJEPC to join the NDC from 1st May 2026.
Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, said: “India sits at the heart of the global natural diamond value chain, from cutting and polishing to a fast-growing domestic consumer market. Joining forces with the Natural Diamond Council reflects our belief that the future of natural diamonds depends on collaboration, transparency and a shared commitment to building long-term consumer confidence.”
The move builds on GJEPC’s earlier endorsement of the Luanda Accord, signalling its continued commitment to collective action across the natural diamond value chain.
source :GJEPC
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GJEPC Represents Mumbai’s GJ Sector At ODOP Award Assessment
GJEPC Presented An Overview Of Mumbai Suburban’s GJ Industry, Highlighting Its Contribution To Exports, Employment Generation, MSME Development
GJEPC participated in the Government of Maharashtra’s One District One Product (ODOP) Award 2025 assessment on 25 June 2026, representing the gems and jewellery sector as Mumbai Suburban District advanced to the first stage of the award process.
As part of the second-stage physical verification, officials from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) reviewed the district’s performance under the ODOP initiative. GJEPC presented an overview of Mumbai Suburban’s gems and jewellery industry, highlighting its contribution to exports, employment generation, MSME development, and Maharashtra’s industrial economy.
As part of the verification process, the DPIIT delegation is also scheduled to visit SEEPZ, Mumbai, to assess the district’s manufacturing and export ecosystem and gain first-hand insight into the sector’s capabilities.
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