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Jos Alukkas Honoured as IIJS ICON at IIJS Tritiya 2025
India International Jewellery Show (IIJS Tritiya 2025), India’s third-largest and most prestigious gem and jewellery exhibition, honoured Jos Alukkas as an IIJS ICON, recognizing its outstanding contribution to the industry.
At the IIJS Celebration Night, hosted by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), Managing Directors Varghese Alukkas, Paul J Alukkas, and John Alukkas received a prestigious token of appreciation on behalf of Jos Alukkas. The event recognized 17 top jewellery retailers across India for their leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence in the industry.
Dignitaries present at the grand occasion included Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, Nirav Bhansali, Convener – National Events, GJEPC, Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, Mansukh Kothari, Co-Convener, Gold Panel, GJEPC, K Srinivasan, Convener, Gold Panel, GJEPC, and Jayanti Savaliya, Regional Chairman – Gujarat, GJEPC.
With this recognition, Jos Alukkas further strengthens its legacy of trust, innovation, and craftsmanship, inspiring the future of the jewellery industry.
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GJEPC Unveils GCC Customs Guide for Gem & Jewellery Exporters
Comprehensive Guide Details Duties, VAT, Compliance Norms and FTA Benefits to Streamline India–Gulf Jewellery Trade
GJEPC has released a GCC Customs Guide covering import procedures for the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait, to help exporters navigate compliance requirements and shipment planning.
The GCC remains a key market for India, with exports of about $8 billion in FY 2024-25, contributing nearly 27% of global shipments from the sector. The guide outlines customs duties, VAT Structures, Documentation Norms, Hallmarking and Assay Rules, Kimberley Process and CITES Compliance, Temporary Import Provisions, Port Procedures and Clearance Timelines.
The guide notes that GCC countries broadly follow a 5% import duty regime, with country-specific VAT and regulatory requirements, while CEPA and FTA benefits are available in markets such as the UAE and Oman subject to origin documentation.
Designed as a practical reference, the guide aims to reduce customs delays, compliance costs and entry barriers, particularly for new exporters targeting the Gulf region.
source:GJEPC
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