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Grand unveiling of GJIIF 2025 in Chennai
Formal inauguration by Pramod Agarwal Derewala
Gem & Jewellery India International Fair (GJIIF) 2025 was unveiled at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai. The show was formally inaugurated by Chief Guest Shri. Pramod Agarwal ‘Derewala’, Chairman- Derewala Industries and Chairman- National Gems & Jewellery Council of India in the presence of Jayantilal Challani, President, The Jewellers And Diamond Traders Association – Madras.
Present at the inauguration were distinguished guests: Sabarinath, President, Tamil Nadu Jewellers Federation, Santha Kumar, Secretary, MJDTA, Yogesh, Treasurer MJDTA, Ravindran, Secretary, TNJF, Manoharan, Treasurer, TNJF, Shantilal, State Chief, Andhra Association, Chetan Kumar Mehta, President, Jewellers Association, Bengaluru, Surendran, AKGSMA.
Distinguished overseas Visitor Partners from Malaysia present were Datuk Abdul Rasull Bin Abdul Razak, President, Malaysia Indian Goldsmith and Jewellers Association, Dato Wira Louis Ng, President, Malaysia Gold Association. Also present was Wan Ahmad Tarmizi, Trade Consul, Malaysian Consulate -Trade Section. Representing United Exhibitions were VK Manoj, Project Director, United Exhibitions, Mohandas, CEO, United Exhibitions

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GJEPC Webinar Guides Members On Digital Services, E-RCMC Process and Membership Benefits
Presentation Underscored How These Initiatives Are Designed To Strengthen The Competitiveness Of India’s GJ Sector While Simplifying Business Processes For Exporters and Manufacturers.
GJEPC conducted a webinar on “Membership Benefits, Digital Directory & e-RCMC Process” on 16 July 2026, providing members with practical guidance on the Council’s services, digital platforms and regulatory processes.
The session was led by Mithilesh Pandey, Senior Director – Membership, GJEPC, who presented an overview of the Council’s role, organizational structure and the advantages of GJEPC membership. He also outlined several initiatives and services available to members, including MSME schemes, the Hand Carriage Facility, the Digital Members Directory, Bharat Ratnam Mega Common Facility Centre (Mega CFC), Importer Exporter Code (IEC), ICEGATE, AD Bank registration, Customs KYC, IJEX, IIJS exhibitions, the Parichay Card programme and the PM Vishwakarma Scheme.
Pandey explained how these initiatives are designed to strengthen the competitiveness of India’s gem and jewellery sector while simplifying business processes for exporters and manufacturers.
The webinar also featured a live demonstration by Archana Bhosale, Assistant Manager – Membership, GJEPC, who showcased the Digital Members Directory available through the GJEPC portal. She walked participants through the platform’s key features, including member login, profile management, company search, viewing rights requests and business networking tools.
Bhosale further demonstrated the process for updating the Importer Exporter Code (IEC) and submitting e-RCMC applications through the DGFT portal, offering step-by-step guidance to help members complete the procedures efficiently.
The webinar attracted strong participation from a total of 75 GJEPC members, who engaged actively during the interactive Q&A session. The speakers addressed a wide range of queries before the programme concluded with a vote of thanks to participants for their active involvement.
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