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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 Joins Commerce Ministry Delegation To Canada For CEPA Talks
The Delegation Comprises Senior Representatives From More Than 100 Indian Businesses Across Sectors
Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is leading a high-level Indian delegation to Canada from 25-27 May to advance discussions on the proposed India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties.
Anoop Mehta, Convener – Diamond Panel, GJEPC, is representing the Council as part of the Indian delegation accompanying the Minister. The delegation comprises senior representatives from more than 100 Indian businesses across sectors.
India-Canada bilateral merchandise trade stood at around USD 8.6 billion in FY2024-25, while bilateral services trade reached approximately USD 14.3 billion in 2024. Both countries are aiming to significantly expand trade ties, with a long-term target of USD 50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. India imported rough diamonds worth USD 62.97 million from Canada in FY2025-26.
During the visit, Goyal is scheduled to meet Canadian Minister of International Trade Mr. Maninder Sidhu, Prime Minister Mr. Mark Carney, senior government officials, business leaders, startups and investment institutions to review progress on CEPA negotiations and explore new avenues for economic cooperation.
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