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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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Malabar Gold & Diamonds Executes First Jewellery Export To The UK Under India–UK Trade Agreement
Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s fourth largest jewellery retailer and a responsible jeweller, has exported jewellery to the United Kingdom under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. With this, Malabar Gold & Diamonds has become one of the first Indian jewellers to export jewellery to the UK under the agreement. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s international growth journey as well as in India’s jewellery export sector.
The inauguration ceremony for Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ jewellery exports to the UK under the India–UK Trade Agreement was held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. The event was attended by British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, Malabar Gold & Diamonds North India Regional Head Mohammed Jishad N.K., representatives of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), and senior government officials.
The India–UK Trade Agreement will help strengthen economic cooperation between India and the United Kingdom while creating new opportunities for the Indian jewellery industry, said M.P. Ahammed, Chairman of Malabar Group.
M.P. Ahammed Added:

“It is a matter of great pride for Malabar Gold & Diamonds to be among the first jewellers to export under this agreement. Following the philosophy of ‘Make in India, Market to the World,’ we have been consistently striving to take Indian craftsmanship to global markets. This has also enabled us to create large-scale employment opportunities. Our first export to the UK is a proud milestone for both us and the Indian jewellery industry. It will help us further strengthen our supply chain, deliver greater value to customers, and enhance our competitiveness in the UK market.
We see this as the beginning of stronger trade relations between India and the United Kingdom. Even as we expand our business globally, we remain committed to ensuring the highest standards of quality, trust, and responsible business practices,”
Malabar Gold & Diamonds has planned significant business expansion in the UK, the US, Canada, and other countries through its Western Value Chain. In addition to its existing presence, the company plans to open more than 30 new showrooms in these markets. By becoming a part of the India–UK Trade Agreement from its very inception, Malabar Gold & Diamonds has further reinforced its commitment to leveraging new opportunities in global markets through responsible sourcing while adhering to international quality standards and regulatory requirements.
With more than 445 showrooms across 14 countries, Malabar Gold & Diamonds continues to strengthen India’s position in the global jewellery industry by bringing world-class jewellery designs and superior manufacturing excellence to international markets.
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