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GJEPC Unveils India Pavilion At Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition
The Pavilion Provides A Platform For Indian Jewellery Exporters To Connect With Buyers, Retailers and Luxury Houses From Qatar and The Wider GCC
GJEPC has organized an India Pavilion at the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026, being held from 28 September to 3 October at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), Doha.
Five Indian exhibitors are participating across seven booths, showcasing jewellery that combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design and manufacturing capabilities. Ashwani Kumar, First Secretary, Embassy of India, Qatar, visited the India Pavilion and interacted with participating exhibitors.
The pavilion provides a platform for Indian jewellery exporters to connect with buyers, retailers and luxury houses from Qatar and the wider GCC. The participation highlights India’s established role in the global jewellery industry, bringing together its heritage of craftsmanship with precision manufacturing, design and contemporary luxury.
DJWE 2026 also offers participating Indian companies an opportunity to strengthen commercial relationships in the Gulf, one of the key markets for India’s gems and jewellery exports.
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FGLOC to host inaugural Gold Summit in Kochi
Will bring together key industry stakeholders to chart the future roadmap for the gold-loan sector and unlock the potential of gold as a financial asset
The Federation of Gold Loan Companies (FGLOC) will host its inaugural Gold Summit in Kochi on November 17, 2026, bringing together key industry stakeholders to chart the future roadmap for the gold-loan sector and unlock the potential of gold as a financial asset.
The summit aims to strengthen the operational capabilities of gold-loan companies, equipping them to scale efficiently and responsibly. Core discussions will address shared industry challenges while emphasizing corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and sustainable business practices.
Bringing together prominent voices from across the financial ecosystem, the event will examine the evolving role of gold in modern finance, emerging market opportunities, and strategies to expand credit access to underserved populations.
​Key areas of deliberation include:
- ​Policy and regulatory developments
- ​Responsible lending and consumer protection
- ​Corporate governance and transparency
- ​Technological advancements and sustainable growth
Prominent industry leaders scheduled to participate include George Alexander Muthoot, Executive Vice-Chairman of Muthoot Finance; Thomas John Muthoot, Chairman and Managing Director of Muthoot FinCorp; and V.P. Nandakumar, Chairman and Managing Director of Manappuram Finance.
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