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MCA raises “small company” thresholds – up to ₹10 cr capital & ₹100 cr turnover from 1st December 2025, major relief for jewellery trade
In a landmark decision that will significantly ease compliance for thousands of jewellery businesses across India, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has revised the definition of “Small Company” under the Companies Act, 2013, effective 1st December 2025.GJC published and sent out this important update to the jewellery trade.
New Eligibility Criteria (both conditions to be satisfied):
- Paid-up Share Capital : ≤ Rs.10 Crore (earlier Rs.4 Crore)
- Annual Turnover : ≤ Rs.100 Crore (earlier Rs.40 Crore) (as per the latest audited financial statements)
Any company exceeding even one of the above limits will cease to be a Small Company.
Key Benefits for Jewellers (Private Limited & Family-Owned Firms):
- Only 2 Board Meetings required in a year
- Exemption from mandatory Internal Audit in most cases
- Substantially lower penalties for defaults
- Simplified Annual Return via Form MGT-7A
- No need to prepare Cash Flow Statement in financials
- Exemption from mandatory Auditor Rotation – continue with existing trusted auditors
- Reduced overall compliance cost and administrative burden
GJC advised jewellery firms to immediately review their Paid-up Capital and Turnover for FY 2024-25 to confirm eligibility and start availing the relaxations from the current financial year itself.
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Rajiv Jain Elected Chairman Of Jaipur Jewellery Show
The members expressed their confidence that, under his leadership, JJS will continue to achieve new milestones while further strengthening its position as one of the country’s premier gem and jewellery exhibitions.
The Jaipur Jewellery Show Organising Committee has unanimously elected Rajiv Jain as the Chairman of Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS). Rajiv Jain is a distinguished industry leader with decades of exemplary service to the gem and jewellery sector and had held many important positions.
A few of the key positions held by him are: Past Chairman, Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India; Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Rajasthan; Founder Chairman, Museum of Gems & Jewellery, Jaipur; and Past Chairman, Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery, Jaipur (IIGJ Jaipur).
Rajiv Jain succeeds Vimal Chand Surana, who has served as the Chairman of JJS for the past 19 years. Under his visionary leadership, Jaipur Jewellery Show has evolved into one of India’s most respected and successful gem and jewellery exhibitions. In recognition of his distinguished service, exemplary leadership, and invaluable contribution to the growth of JJS, the Organizing Committee has unanimously named him as the Patron of Jaipur Jewellery Show.
Following these appointments, the Executive Committee of Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) is constituted as under: Vice Chairman, Dinesh Khatoria; Secretary, Kamal Kothari; Joint Secretary, Ajay Kala; Joint Secretary, Ashok Singhi; and Treasurer, Dr. Nawal Agrawal.
The members conveyed their heartfelt congratulations to Shri Rajiv Jain on his unanimous election as Chairman and expressed their confidence that, under his leadership, Jaipur Jewellery Show will continue to achieve new milestones while further strengthening its position as one of the country’s premier gem and jewellery exhibitions.
The Organizing Committee looks forward to the continued support and active cooperation of all Committee Members and Sub-Committee Members in carrying forward the vision and legacy of Jaipur Jewellery Show.
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