The GJEPC hosted a by-invitation-only charity dinner, Jewellers for Hope, on the sidelines of the show to raise funds for a noble cause.
The gem and jewellery industry has always made it a point to support social causes and is committed towards the betterment of our society. Taking this a step further, the GJEPC launched its first large-scale philanthropic initiative in 2014 with Jewellers for Hope, a charity dinner that mobilised the entire Indian gem and jewellery industry into donating ₹1 crore towards a noble cause.
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De Beers Diamond Jewellers Revamps Harrods Store
De Beers is proud to continue its legacy as the ‘Home Of Diamonds Since 1888’ with a refined new store in the Fine Jewellery Room at Harrods.
JJS Gears Up For December Show
The Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS), the country’s largest combined business-to-business (B2B) and business-to consumer (B2C) jewellery show, will be held from December 22nd to 25th at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) in Sitapura.
HK's 4,455+ Employees Take Part On International Yoga Day
Hari Krishna Group organised a yoga programme on 21st June 2017, International Yoga Day in its factory premises in Surat, and sales offices at BKC and SEEPZ, Mumbai.
GJEPC To Set Up IIGJ Centre In Udupi
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) laid the foundation stone for a premier gem and jewellery training institute in Udupi, Karnataka, on June 16th.
US Diamond Jewellery Demand Reaches $41 Bn
Total diamond jewellery demand from US consumers increased 4.4% in 2016 to exceed $40 billion for the first time, according to industry insight data published by De Beers.
Business In The GST Era
Bullion analyst Sanjiv Arole evaluates the pros and cons of the recently implemented Goods & Services Tax (GST).
Signet Jewelers Appoints Virginia C. Drosos As CEO
Signet Jewelers Limited, the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery, appointed Virginia “Gina” C. Drosos, who has served as a independent director of the company’s board since 2012, as the new chief executive officer of Signet, effective August 1st 2017.
GJEPC Opens Common Facility Centre In Palanpur
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said the second Common Facility Centre (CFC) was inaugurated in Palanpur by Nirmala Sitharaman, minister of state (independent charge) for commerce & industry, and Haribhai Chaudhary, minister of state for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), on July 10th.
Jewellers For Hope Raises ₹1 Crore For Three NGOS
The GJEPC hosted a by-invitation-only charity dinner, Jewellers for Hope, on the sidelines of the show to raise funds for a noble cause.
Small Is Big
Lightweight jewellery demand has grown 20% in the last year. Self-purchases, gifting and work wear drive the demand. Solitaire International interviewed retailers and designers to check out what’s hot in this category.
INTERVIEW - COLIN SHAH
As IIJS 2021 gears up to resuscitate the trade sentiment with its comeback physical show in Sept 2021, Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPC speaks to Soma Bhatta about its role in steering domestic policies, plans to scale up India footprint, and why it needs to first build domestic demand in order to become a reliable
INTERVIEW - SHAILESH SANGANI
IIJS 2021 has surprised the trade for many reasons: the highest number of exhibitors ever in the history of the show; forty percent larger show space and shifting base to Bengaluru after a three-decade plus unbeaten stint in Mumbai. Shailesh Sangani, convener, national exhibitions, GJEPC, speaks to Soma Bhatta about the key highlights, trade expectations and why retailers should brave the odds to visit the upcoming show.
GJEPC Launches its New Brand Identity
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) India’s apex body for the Gem & Jewellery Trade in India introduced their new identity today. The vision is to position India as a unique destination for gems and jewellery.
खरे पर खलबली!
देशभर के सर्राफा बाजारों में गहनों की खरीदारी के तौर-तरीके बदलने वाले हैं. मुमकिन है कि आप 15 जून के बाद अपने खास जौहरी की दुकान पर जाएं तो वह आपको अपना भारत मानक ब्यूरो (बीआइएस) का रजिस्ट्रेशन दिखाए, आपको मैग्नीफाइंग ग्लास देकर गहनों पर अंकित चिन्हों को देखने और समझने के लिए कहे और जब बिल बने तो गहने का वजन, शुद्धता और हॉलमार्किंग का शुल्क अलग-अलग लिखकर दे.
G&J industry takes a sigh of relief as re-import of certified diamond extended for 3 months period
In a major relief to the Indian diamond industry, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes And Customs, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Government of India, at the behest of the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), announced an extension of three months on certified diamond reimports in an official notification.
Government Seeks Suggestions from the Gem & Jewellery Industry to Boost Manufacturing and Exports
With a focus on improving India’s manufacturing capabilities, the government has identified the sectors including leather, gem and jewellery, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals and textiles where investors can contribute and promote manufacturing.
FOSTERING TALENT FOR THE TRADE
To address the emerging need of talent in the retail and manufacturing sector, GJEPC builds a new platform for industry and academia dialogue.
CHALLENGED MARKET OR VEILED OPPORTUNITY
With India and much of the world in lockdown thanks to the novel coronavirus, the gems and jewellery industry is under severe pressure. Eventually, the showrooms will reopen, but it may not be business as usual for some time to come. What are jewellers thinking, what do they expect — and where are the bright spots to be found? The Retail Jeweller samples opinion and action from across this vast, people-centred industry, and fi nds deep concern balanced by resilience and altruism.
DESIGNS FOR A COMEBACK
GEMS AND JEWELLERY EXPORTERS WILL LOOK AT ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS LIKE VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS, LOCAL SALES AND NEW EMERGING MARKETS
BUDGET 2020: BLAH AT BEST!
The Gems and Jewellery industry was hopeful, expecting a few policy level changes, especially a reduction in import duty on both gold and diamonds. However, the Finance Ministry gave nothing to jewellers to keep them buoyant, instead a 0.5 per cent import duty has been imposed on coloured stones, which was earlier imported tax free