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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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Raj Diamonds Collaborates With Gaurav Gupta For A Diwali Campaign Celebrating Relationships, Family and Togetherness
This Diwali, Raj Diamonds collaborates with couturier Gaurav Gupta on a special campaign celebrating the spirit of togetherness, the bonds of family and the relationships that make every celebration meaningful. Bringing together fine jewellery and contemporary couture, the campaign honours the role of jewellery in marking cherished moments, expressing individuality and connecting generations.
Featuring Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover, Diipa Büller Khosla and Oleg Büller, Subiksha Shivakumar and Akshara Shivakumar, alongside Jaya Raheja, the campaign brings together personalities who each adorned Raj Diamonds jewellery in their own distinctive style. A blend of traditional and contemporary creations reflects the versatility of the brand’s design language, where heritage craftsmanship meets modern expression.
With a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, innovative design and the sourcing of rare gemstones, Raj Diamonds creates jewellery that celebrates both individuality and tradition. Its distinctive repertoire spans intricate South Indian gold jewellery embellished with diamonds, rubies and emeralds, alongside contemporary, meticulously engineered creations. The collaboration with Gaurav Gupta brings these sensibilities together in a visual celebration of artistry, personal style and cultural heritage.
Speaking on this special occasion, Eshwar Surana, Director, Raj Diamonds, said:

“Diwali is a celebration of family, togetherness and the relationships we cherish. At Raj Diamonds, we believe jewellery becomes part of these stories, carrying personal meaning across generations while allowing every individual to express their own style. Our collaboration with Gaurav Gupta brings this sentiment to life through a shared appreciation for craftsmanship, creativity and the beauty of self-expression.”
At its heart, the campaign reflects the essence of Diwali: a time to honour relationships, create lasting memories and celebrate the people who bring meaning to every occasion.
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