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New Personal Carriage Facility by Kolkata Customs Set to Boost Gems & Jewellery Export Efficiency
In a significant step to promote exports from Eastern India, the Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs, Kolkata Zone, has launched a new personal carriage facility for the export of gems and jewellery through Kolkata Port. The initiative is designed to streamline trade operations and enhance the ease of doing business in the region.
Unveiled during an official launch event, the new facility allows exporters to hand-carry gems and jewellery abroad for exhibitions, promotional activities, and trade purposes. Customs officials presented comprehensive guidelines and procedural details to help stakeholders take full advantage of the facility.
Shri S.H. Dange, IRS, Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs, Kolkata Zone, urged exporters to make use of this progressive measure, highlighting its potential to support the growth of the gems and jewellery (G&J) sector.
The event drew participation from key industry stakeholders, including the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), represented by Shri Pankaj Parekh, Eastern Regional Chairman, along with Regional Committee Members and senior officials.
Leading jewellery brands such as M/s. Sabyasachi Calcutta LLP, M/s. Hasmukh Parekh Jewellers, and M/s. Modern Impex were present and welcomed the initiative, noting its value for international brand promotion and export facilitation.
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Divine Solitaires Announces Special Dhanteras Offers On Diamond Coins
The Festive Offer, Available From 26 October To 6 November, Includes Assured Gifts, A Lucky Draw and Price Protection
Divine Solitaires, India’s leading natural diamond solitaires brand, is offering special Dhanteras benefits on its Diamond Coins from 26 October to 6 November 2026. The offer includes an assured gift with every eligible purchase, a lucky draw with 100% cashback vouchers for 10 customers, and price protection.
Dhanteras is considered an auspicious occasion to welcome prosperity and good fortune, with many families purchasing precious metals and jewellery as part of the tradition. Divine Solitaires’ Diamond Coin brings natural diamonds into this festive tradition and is available in three variants: a 1-gram coin featuring a 0.10-carat diamond, a 2-gram coin featuring a 0.14-carat diamond, and a 3-gram coin featuring a 0.18-carat diamond.
As part of the Dhanteras offer, customers purchasing any of the three Diamond Coin variants will receive a Laxmi Ji gold frame as an assured gift. Additionally, 10 customers will be selected through a lucky draw to receive a 100% cashback voucher, redeemable against their next purchase.
The offer also includes price protection, allowing customers to benefit if gold prices fall before delivery while remaining protected against price increases. This gives customers added assurance when making their festive purchase.
Commenting on the evolving diamond industry, Jignesh Mehta, Founder and MD of Divine Solitaires, said:

“Dhanteras has traditionally been associated with bringing home precious possessions as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune. Over the years, the way consumers celebrate this occasion has evolved, creating opportunities for natural diamonds to become a part of these meaningful traditions. I believe the future of the Indian diamond industry lies in building greater consumer awareness, strengthening trust and making natural diamonds more accessible to a wider audience. At Divine Solitaires, we remain committed to contributing to this evolution through our focus on quality, transparency and innovation.”
Each Divine Solitaires Diamond Coin features natural diamonds cut in the brand’s 8Hearts8Arrows pattern. The brand’s focus on quality and transparency is supported by a quality guarantee certificate based on 123 quality checks. Divine Solitaires also offers upgrade and buyback facilities, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
The Dhanteras offer is available from 26 October to 6 November 2026. Terms and conditions apply.
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