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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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Kumari Fine Jewellery Celebrates the “Modern Indian Original” with Exclusive Women’s Day Showcase
The Women’s Day showcase highlights self-bought milestones and positions lightweight gold jewellery as a symbol of independence, identity, and modern professional style.
Mumbai’s leading lightweight fine jewellery brand, Kumari Fine Jewellery, has unveiled its International Women’s Day 2026 showcase, celebrating every Kumari’s financial independence, personal style, and the power of self-expression. Reimagining the occasion as a tribute to the “Modern Indian Original,” the brand positions precious jewellery not as a passive asset, but as an active styling statement for women who invest in themselves.

This Women’s Day, Kumari brings an exhibition creating an exclusive experience for women who view gold as a reflection of identity rather than an occasion. Designed for working professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders, the showcase centres around the idea of the self-bought milestone, encouraging women to commemorate their achievements with jewellery that anchors confidence and presence.
The exhibition will feature a thoughtfully curated selection of signature pieces styled for work, travel, and celebration. From refined everyday gold essentials to statement accents that transition seamlessly from boardroom meetings to evening parties, each design reflects Kumari’s contemporary aesthetic and commitment to versatility. The brand’s design philosophy focuses on wearability, styling intelligence, and modern relevance, ensuring precious jewellery becomes an integral part of the active, social, and professional lives of contemporary women.

Speaking about the campaign, Supriya Kataria, Founder, Kumari Fine Jewellery, said, “Our vision has always been to design for the Modern Indian women who lead, create, and define their own journey. This showcase invites you to honour your personal milestones with jewellery that anchors your confidence, serving as a powerful reflection of both identity and achievement.”
Extending the initiative offline, Kumari Fine Jewellery will host a pop-up experience on 5 & 6th March 2026 at Parinee Crescenzo, Business Park, One BKC, Mumbai, inviting guests to experience a space where gold is not simply purchased, but personally claimed as a marker of growth, independence, and self-expression.
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