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The Government of India is reworking how exporters engage with official touchpoints, and the Trade Connect Portal offers a simple way for businesses to raise issues, seek clarity, and receive updates without navigating multiple departments.

In India’s evolving trade landscape, the Trade Connect Portal stands out as a digital bridge between exporters and the government. Created under the Department of Commerce, this platform unites the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and other agencies into one responsive ecosystem, allowing exporters to log issues, seek clarifications, and track progress transparently.

The idea is simple yet practical: build a feedback-driven bridge where businesses and bureaucracy communicate seamlessly. Exporters no longer have to rely on fragmented channels; instead, they can reach the right officials with a few clicks and receive updates in real time.

The Trade Connect Portal is an important milestone towards Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of a digitally empowered India. By integrating multiple departments under one platform, it is enabling exporters to engage directly with government systems in a transparent and responsive manner. Every exporter’s concern provides valuable input for refining India’s trade environment and strengthening the nation’s position as one of the world’s most business-friendly destinations.

The initiative is part of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, which focuses on transforming India’s trade ecosystem through digitalisation and collaboration. It aims to build trust, shorten turnaround times, and improve coordination between multiple government bodies that handle trade policy and execution.

With Trade Connect, exporters can now communicate directly with the system and receive status updates. It helps the government to map recurring issues, drive policy reforms, and ensure that no voice from the trading community goes unheard.

For India’s gem and jewellery exporters, who often deal with complex Customs and certification procedures, the benefits are immediate: fewer delays, faster grievance handling, and a clearer understanding of policy changes.

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Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, welcomed the initiative: “Trade Connect aligns with the gem and jewellery industry’s aspiration for predictability and efficiency. It empowers even small exporters to engage confidently with the system and ensures accountability at every level of governance. Such digital reforms are key to achieving our goal of $100 billion in gem and jewellery exports by 2047.”

With its human-centred design, Trade Connect captures a modern philosophy of governance, where exporters are not just stakeholders but partners in shaping the system. In redefining how India listens to its exporters, Trade Connect reaffirms confidence that Ease of Doing Business is no longer an aspiration; it’s becoming an everyday reality.

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Verlas Introduces the ‘Alyssa’ Collection in India, Bringing  Modern Luxe Floral-Inspired Design to Lab-Grown Diamond Jewelry Crafted in Fine Gold

The New York-born brand channels statement floral designs in modern silhouettes and larger carat diamond brilliance into a collection made for weddings, engagements, cocktail evenings, and wedding Trousseau Picks.

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Verlas, the New York-based fine jewelry brand, has brought its luxurious Alyssa collection to India, a floral-inspired range of contemporary designs crafted with IGI-Certified lab-grown diamonds and BIS hallmarked gold in 14K and 9K Gold variants. Built around larger carat weights and romantic floral design, the collection pairs statement sparkle with Verlas’ commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship. Since its founding in 2019, Verlas has focused on modern, considered jewelry designed to feel personal and meaningful, handcrafted by skilled artisans in VS clarity lab-grown diamonds set in fine gold.

Inspired by blooming florals, the Alyssa collection translates nature’s motifs into refined diamond jewelry designed for everyday moments in the form of elegant pendant necklaces and Studs designed with florets of round-cut and marquise-cut diamonds, and then there are these luxe styles that call for something more. For bigger celebrations to evening dressing, these luxe designs are crafted with marquise and round-cut diamonds in hoops and dangler earrings, unique tennis bracelets and tennis necklace designs that embrace the designer craftsmanship of Verlas.  The Alyssa collection brings signature brilliance to a range of personal styles.

For the modern bride, Alyssa brings together jewelry for every part of her journey—from the engagement and big day to her trousseau, bridesmaids and the little moments beyond. Fashion-forward yet effortlessly elegant, each design is crafted to make a statement today and stay in her rotation long after the celebrations are over.

Among the highlights are the Alyssa Cuatro Floral Hoops, featuring five round lab-grown diamonds arranged in a delicate floret on a solid gold hoop. For a softer, more elegant look, these round-cut diamonds bring a classic appeal – perfect for those who prefer understated sparkle.

If bold and distinctive is more your style, the Alyssa Tres Marquise Diamond Huggies bring an elongated floral silhouette with marquise-cut diamond petals.

The Alyssa Radiant Bloom Ring offers another take on the floral motif, bringing together round-cut diamonds for a radiant, feminine look.

Meanwhile, the Alyssa Trio Marquise Bouquet Ring takes a bolder approach, featuring three diamond florets crafted with marquise diamond petals. Whether you lean towards the elegant simplicity of round cuts or the bolder character of marquise cuts, the Alyssa collection offers a floral style to match.

The Alyssa Marquise Studs bring a fresh take on florals, with marquise-cut diamonds forming an X-shaped motif around a round centre. Easy enough for everyday, yet special enough for evenings out, they’re the kind of pair you’ll keep reaching for.

For a little more sparkle, the Alyssa Marquise-Cut Floral Tennis Bracelet makes a statement without feeling reserved for just one occasion. Its floral diamond motifs bring a touch of drama to wedding celebrations, festive evenings and everything in between.

And when you’re ready to go all out, the Alyssa Marquise Radiant Tennis Necklace takes the floral story up a notch. With twenty-three diamond florets and a total weight of 13 carats, it brings together marquise-cut petals and round diamond centres for a look made to shine at the wedding, reception, or your next big celebration.

Available in white, yellow, and rose gold in 14K and 9K, the Alyssa collection reflects Verlas philosophy of creating jewelry that is beautiful, meaningful, and responsibly crafted. Perfect for elevating bridal looks and everyday romance alike.

With its growing presence in India, Verlas continues to bring its modern design and craftsmanship approach to fine jewelry to new audiences, combining considered design, conscious choice, and a more approachable jewelry experience.

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