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Shringar House of Mangalsutra, India’s leading gold jewellery manufacturer and the pioneer in mangalsutra designs, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ). The collaboration includes the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to host a national-level design competition for IIGJ students.

De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company, and the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s apex jewellery trade body, today announced the commencement of a strategic collaboration to strengthen the natural diamond narrative within the Indian gem and jewellery trade. The collaboration titled, INDRA – Indian Natural Diamond Retailer Alliance, will focus on supporting independent retailers in India with tools that go beyond the conventional. For example, leveraging Artificial Intelligence to create customized retailer campaigns

The Gems & Jewellery sector plays a pivotal role in India’s economy, contributing significantly through exports, job creation, and the preservation of cultural heritage. It is also a major job creator and stands as India’s second-largest Foreign Exchange Earner (FEE). However, the industry faces numerous challenges, including complex taxation, stringent compliance requirements, and limited access to finance. To address these issues, the All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has released a detailed note outlining actionable recommendations to unlock the full potential of India’s gems and jewellery sector

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) to ship India-crafted jewellery via courier mode, leveraging DHL’s time-definite international (TDI) delivery service. As the first international logistics provider to sign an MoU with GJEPC, DHL will support local jewellery and gem makers to broaden their footprint and increase revenue. The GJEPC is an apex body of the gem and jewellery industry under the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India

The first-of-its-kind India Jewellery Park Mumbai’s construction will commence this month, announced Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) during the inauguration of the 17th edition of India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Signature at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Goregaon East. Phase 1, including the A1, A2, and A3 buildings spanning approximately 9 lakh square feet, will be ready for procession by December 2026.

The soft launch of the facility took place at JIO World Convention Centre (JWCC) – Level 3 Pavilion – Launch Pad on the 4th of January, 2025

Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Hon’ble Minister of Skill Development, Employment, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Govt. of Maharashtra, inaugurated the 17th edition India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Signature organised by India’s apex trade body, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)

All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body representing the Indian gem and jewellery industry, is pleased to announce that Mr Rajesh Rokde has been elected as the new Chairman and Mr Avinash Gupta the new Vice Chairman of the council. This is confirmed during the council’s first Board Meeting of the COA 2025 – 26 post completion of their COA elections held in December 2024.

Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, met with Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman today during a pre-budget consultation held in Delhi today. During the meeting, Mr Shah presented key recommendations on behalf of the gem and jewellery industry, aimed at fostering growth, enhancing global competitiveness, and addressing the industry’s critical challenges

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the three-day Rootz Gems and Jewellery Manufacturers Show-2024 at the Sarjana Convention Center in Surat. The grand exhibition was organised by the Surat Jewellery Manufacturers Association (SJMA) and the Surat Jeweltech Foundation.