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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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Neha Kishorkumar Shah, Director, Chandukaka Saraf felicitates influencers at Lokmat Women Influencer Awards
At the Lokmat Women Influencer Awards hosted by Lokmat Media Group, Neha Kishorkumar Shah honoured inspiring women leaders across fields, celebrating their impact, creativity, and contributions to society.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Lokmat Media Group hosted the prestigious Lokmat Women Influencer Awards in Pune, celebrating the achievements of inspiring women who have made a meaningful impact across diverse fields.
The awards honoured women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and resilience—whether in business, social service, education, arts, healthcare, media, or community development.

Neha Kishorkumar Shah, Director, Chandukaka Saraf, attended the ceremony as the Guest of Honor and felicitated several distinguished women influencers for their contribution, creativity, and leadership. Neha Kishorkumar Shah is the winner of Women of Vision awards organized by JewelBuzz; a celebration was about honouring visionary women, empowered women of the GJ industry.

The evening brought together inspiring voices from diverse fields, reflecting the strength and influence of women today. A memorable celebration of achievement, inspiration, and the evolving role of women in shaping tomorrow.
Lokmat Media Group reaffirmed its commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women who are driving meaningful change in their communities and beyond.
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