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GJEPC Showcases Export Growth Strategies and Membership Benefits at Maharashtra’s District Investment Summit
At the 2025 Summit hosted by the Directorate of Industries, GJEPC emphasized its key initiatives to boost exports, support MSMEs, and empower jewellery manufacturers across districts.
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) actively participated in the District Investment Summit 2025, organized by the Directorate of Industries (MMR, Mumbai), Government of Maharashtra, on 16th April in Mumbai, under the theme “Attracting Investment, Promoting Growth, Empowering Districts.”
Representing GJEPC, Mr. Mithilesh Pandey, Director – Membership, presented the Council’s wide array of initiatives and services designed to empower gem and jewellery businesses, particularly MSMEs and regional manufacturers.
Mr. Pandey highlighted the core benefits of GJEPC membership, including participation in prestigious platforms like IIJS (India International Jewellery Show) and IJEX (India Jewellery Exposition Centre), along with export facilitation tools such as courier and hand-carry modes, India Post’s Dak Niryat Kendras, and e-commerce tie-ups with platforms like eBay.
He also outlined GJEPC’s efforts to make logistics more affordable through subsidised services, and detailed how members can leverage free trade agreements like CEPA (with UAE) and ECTA (with Australia) to access global markets more competitively.
In addition, Mr. Pandey spoke about business development programs such as buyer-seller meets, the IC Scheme, and Capacity Building Scheme, as well as financial support options like collateral-free loans under the India Jewellery Park Mumbai (IJPM). He further emphasized the comprehensive infrastructure solutions available to jewellery manufacturers, designed to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
The session underlined GJEPC’s commitment to supporting regional growth, empowering entrepreneurs, and making India a global leader in gem and jewellery exports.
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Senco Gold & Diamonds Unveils Attractive Rath Yatra Offers
Jeweller Launches A Festival-Inspired Jewellery Collection With Exclusive Discounts On Gold, Diamond, Silver and Gemstone Jewellery, Along With Special Old Gold Exchange Benefits.
Senco Gold & Diamonds, a leading pan-India jewelry retailer with a legacy of over 88 years, is the largest jewelry retail player in Eastern India by showroom count, with more than 200 outlets across India. The brand has announced the launch of its new Rath Yatra Jewelry Collections and festive offers to mark the auspicious occasion. Rath Yatra, also known as the Festival of Chariots, is an important Hindu festival celebrated every year. While observed around the world, the largest celebrations take place in Odisha and West Bengal.
To commemorate the spirit and grandeur of Rath Yatra, Senco Gold & Diamonds has unveiled a thoughtfully curated collection of jewellery inspired by the festival’s rich symbolism and cultural heritage. Expertly crafted by the brand’s master artisans, the collection features intricate motifs of deities, chariots, and other auspicious elements associated with the revered festival.


To make Rath Yatra celebrations even more rewarding, Senco Gold & Diamonds is introducing a host of attractive festive offers across its showrooms. Customers can enjoy up to 40% discount on making charges for gold jewellery, up to 100% discount on making charges and up to 20% discount on diamond value on diamond jewellery, and up to 10% discount on gemstone jewellery. In addition, the brand is offering up to 15% off on making charges for silver jewellery. Further, customers can avail 0% deduction on old gold exchange along with an additional discount of ₹650 per gram.
Each piece is meticulously crafted in BIS Hallmarked Gold, reflecting exceptional craftsmanship, timeless elegance, and enduring quality. Designed to celebrate tradition while appealing to contemporary tastes, these exquisite creations are intended to become treasured heirlooms, passed down from one generation to the next.
Commenting on the occasion, Joita Sen, Director & Head of Marketing & Design, Senco Gold & Diamonds, said:

“Rath Yatra is a festival that holds immense spiritual and cultural significance for millions of devotees across the country. At Senco Gold & Diamonds, we recognize the importance of this auspicious occasion, when many customers choose to invest in jewellery as a symbol of blessings and prosperity.
Inspired by the rich traditions of the festival, our skilled artisans and designers have thoughtfully created a collection that beautifully blends timeless craftsmanship with contemporary elegance. From intricately crafted gold and diamond pendants to vibrant meenakari earrings, the collection offers something special for every taste and preference, making it the perfect way to celebrate the spirit of Rath Yatra.”
Suvankar Sen, MD & CEO, Senco Gold & Diamonds, said:
“Every year we have been doing the celebration in honour of the auspicious period, giving an opportunity to consumers to buy jewellery during this auspicious time.”

Senco Gold & Diamonds offers a diverse jewellery portfolio, including gold, diamond, platinum, and studded jewellery. Its brands include Everlite lightweight jewellery and Gossip, the silver and costume jewellery brand. The company has also launched D’Signia showrooms in India, offering a premium jewellery shopping experience. Its Aham collection caters to men, while the Vivaha collection features premium designer bridal jewellery.
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