GJEPC, in association with the Sarafa Association Jabalpur and the Madhya Pradesh Sarafa Association, organised an IIJS Retailers’ Connect seminar in Jabalpur to showcase how the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Bharat is helping jewellers expand their businesses while creating awareness about export opportunities for MSMEs.

More than 300 members of the jewellery trade attended the seminar, which focused on the business advantages of participating in IIJS and the export support available through GJEPC.

Mithilesh Pandey, Senior Director, GJEPC, outlined the Council’s initiatives to help MSMEs expand exports. He spoke about opportunities through the India International Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX), Dubai, e-commerce platforms such as eBay, international trade fairs, and increasing access to global markets. He also briefed participants on the benefits of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and various MSME schemes and government support available to the industry.

Naheed Sunke, Assistant Director, GJEPC, highlighted the role of IIJS Bharat as one of the industry’s largest sourcing and networking platforms. She explained how the exhibition enables retailers and manufacturers to connect with buyers, discover new products and trends, strengthen business relationships, and access new domestic and international markets.

The programme concluded with an interactive Q&A covering IIJS participation, export procedures, MSME schemes, business expansion strategies, Parichay Cards and health insurance.