National News
GJEPC seeks government intervention over US reciprocal tariff proposal
Top representatives of India’s gems and jewellery sector have urgently briefed Hon’ble Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal, IAS, on the potential repercussions of the United States’ recent notice regarding reciprocal tariffs. The delegation, led by Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, along with Adil Kotwal, President, Seepz Gem & Jewellery Manufacturers’ Association (SGJMA), and Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, presented a detailed overview of the industry’s concerns and proposed mitigation strategies.
The briefing aimed to underscore the significant impact the proposed tariffs could have on Indian exports and the broader industry. Satya Srinivas, IRS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce (MoC), and Dnyaneshwar Patil, Development Commissioner, SEEPZ were also present to offer a comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand.
The US notice, which threatens reciprocal tariffs, has raised concerns within the Indian gems and jewellery sector, a key contributor to the nation’s export revenue. The industry leaders outlined the potential economic fallout and presented specific recommendations to safeguard interests.
BrandBuzz
Heer by GIVA Launches ‘She Is Not a Campaign’, Celebrating Women Beyond Performative Empowerment
Heer by GIVA launches a thought-provoking campaign that shifts the focus from performative empowerment to the authentic, everyday realities of modern womanhood
Heer by GIVA, GIVA’s gold and lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, has unveiled its Women’s Day campaign titled “She Is Not a Campaign.” The initiative challenges the performative narratives often associated with Women’s Day, choosing instead to celebrate the quiet, honest realities of womanhood.
Every year, women are expected to embody inspiration, strength, and limitless ambition on cue. But real women don’t wake up every day to perform empowerment. Through this campaign, Heer by GIVA shifts the focus from idealized portrayals to authentic expressions of individuality, softness, contradictions, and everyday choices.

Instead of portraying women as constantly strong or inspirational, the campaign humanizes them, embracing their unfiltered moments, personal choices, and quiet confidence. Because real empowerment isn’t always loud and women don’t exist to become a headline, a hashtag, or a campaign brief.
At the heart of the campaign is a series of thoughtful digital films and visual stories released across Heer by GIVA’s social platforms. The content embraces minimal visuals and emotionally intelligent messaging, capturing moments that feel honest and relatable rather than performative. The campaign has also been amplified through influencer collaborations, where creators share their own interpretations of the message, reflecting on the everyday realities of being a woman rather than presenting curated notions of perfection.
Extending the campaign beyond digital storytelling, Heer by GIVA introduced an interactive out-of-home installation, transforming a routine public space into an experiential campaign touchpoint.
The bus shelter was redesigned using the campaign’s visual language and messaging. At the centre of the installation is a mirror integrated into the display, allowing people waiting at the bus stop to see their own reflection within the artwork.
With She Is Not a Campaign, Heer by GIVA hopes to move the conversation beyond symbolic gestures and toward a more meaningful acknowledgement of women’s experiences.
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