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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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Jewellery Repeats Are Officially Off The Table With The Wedding Guest Edit By Kushals
A Versatile, Trend-Forward Collection Designed To Keep Every Wedding Guest Look Fresh, Effortless, and Celebration-Ready Across Every Function
If wedding season means back-to-back invites—from friends, cousins, and colleagues—the drill is familiar. Multiple functions per wedding, different jewellery for each outfit, and absolutely no repeats. Mehendi in the morning, sangeet at night, cocktail glam, muhurtam elegance—and somehow, new jewellery every single time.


So how does a wedding guest keep every look fresh & on-trend without overthinking it?
This Wedding Season, Kushals Fashion Jewellery introduces The Wedding Guest Edit—a curated collection for modern Indian wedding guests. Designed to keep every look stylish, effortless, and on point for every celebration.



Bringing together Indian traditional craftforms with 18K Gold Plating jewellery, the edit is rooted in versatility—offering multiple options for every outfit. Crafted with a premium finish and a comfort fit, the collection reflects Kushals’ artisanal expertise, with new designs introduced every week.


Kundan jewellery is reimagined for today, bringing a contemporary edge to the collection. Think bold chokers with coloured stone accents, layered necklaces, and versatile sets that can be styled multiple ways. The addition of Victorian plating—one of the season’s biggest trends—lends a rich depth to these designs. Perfect for cocktail sarees, fusion fits, and even statement baarati looks, these are pieces that transition effortlessly across wedding moments—be it haldi, mehendi, or the varmala. Designs that do the most, without trying too hard.
For those drawn to something more classic, the Antique jewellery range, crafted with rich gold-plated finishes, brings in depth through intricate detailing and textured designs. Statement maang tikkas, maatils, kaadhas, and temple-inspired pieces elevate traditional looks—perfect for muhurtam ceremonies and day functions where classic elegance takes centre stage.


And for those who love a little sparkle, the American Diamond (AD) range brings in just the right amount of shine. With delicate florals, pastel-hued stones from the latest launch, and modern silhouettes—from lightweight statement earrings to elegant necklace sets—these zircon pieces are perfect for cocktail looks and reception nights that call for effortless glam.
At its core, The Wedding Guest Edit is all about versatility—lightweight, premium, expressive, and easy to style. Mix it, match it, style it differently. Because keeping up with wedding season shouldn’t feel like a styling challenge.
Why should brides have all the fun?
With this launch, Kushals Fashion Jewellery shifts the spotlight to the wedding guest—ensuring something new, something stylish, and a fresh look for every celebration
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