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SAIF Partners pares around 6% stake in Senco Gold for Rs 433 cr
Hong Kong-based SAIF Partners on Thursday pared a 5.8 per cent stake in jewellery retailer Senco Gold for Rs 432.72 crore through an open market transaction
Hong Kong-based SAIF Partners on Thursday pared a 5.8 per cent stake in jewellery retailer Senco Gold for Rs 432.72 crore through an open market transaction. SAIF Partners, through its arm SAIF Partners India IV Ltd, sold shares of Kolkata-based Senco Gold on the BSE.
According to the bulk deal data available on the BSE, SAIF Partners India IV offloaded 45,07,487 shares, amounting to a 5.8 per cent stake in Senco Gold.
The shares were disposed of at an average price of Rs 960.02 apiece, taking the deal value to Rs 432.72 crore.After the share sale, SAIF Partners’ shareholding in Senco Gold declined to 4.97 per cent from 10.77 per cent.
Details of the other buyers of Senco Gold’s shares could not be ascertained.Shares of Senco Gold gained 1.30 per cent to close at Rs 964.35 per piece on the BSE.

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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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