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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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ZEN Diamond Partners with National Diamond Council to Reinforce Commitment to Authenticity and Craftsmanship
Zen Diamond, a leading name in natural diamond jewellery, is proud to partner with the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), a global organization dedicated to promoting natural diamonds and responsible sourcing. This collaboration reflects Zen Diamond’s unwavering commitment to authenticity, sustainability, and fostering consumer trust through complete transparency in diamond sourcing.
Speaking on the partnership, Neil Sonawala, Managing Director of Zen Diamond India, said: “At Zen Diamond, we’ve always believed that every diamond carries not just timeless beauty but also a responsibility – to our artisans, to communities, and to customers seeking trust. This NDC partnership is more than a badge; it is a commitment to transparency, integrity, and sustainability. We are honoured to join the ranks of globally verified natural diamond brands, and this milestone will further guide our future innovations and client relationships.”
Richa Singh, Managing Director, Natural Diamond Council, India and Middle East, said: “At Natural Diamond Council, our focus is on promoting facts, sustainable practices, transparency and authenticity of natural diamonds, while staying attuned to modern consumer preferences. These shared values form the foundation of our partnership with Zen Diamond, whose responsible sourcing, ethical approach and international design sensibility resonate strongly with young, style-conscious audiences.
We are delighted to welcome Zen Diamond to NDC’s global network of partner brands, now present across 20 countries. Together, we aim to inspire consumers to embrace natural diamond jewellery that reflects enduring beauty and generational value.”
NDC’s focus on promoting sustainable practices and the authenticity of natural diamonds, along with understanding modern consumer preferences, aligns perfectly with Zen Diamond’s ethical values and international design style for young, style-conscious audiences. Together, we aspire to inspire consumers to embrace natural diamond jewellery that reflects enduring beauty and integrity.”
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