The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) convened its 59th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 23rd September 2025 at 12:00 PM IST, adopting a hybrid model that allowed members to attend either in person at the Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai, or virtually via video conferencing. In line with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) […]

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On January 23, 2025, H.E. Dr. Abdulnasser Alshaali, PhD, Ambassador of the UAE to India, visited the GJEPC head office and the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai. The Ambassador received a warm welcome from prominent industry leaders, including Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman of GJEPC; Mr. Anoop Mehta, President of BDB; Mr. Milan Chokshi, […]

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An Indian delegation comprising Mr. R. Arulanandan, Director, Department of Commerce; Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Anoop Mehta, President, Bharat Diamond Bourse; and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, participated in the Round Table on “Development of BRICS Cooperation in the Diamond Industry” at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia. Heads […]

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GJEPC recently conducted a highly informative Outreach Program focused on obtaining Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status towards enhancing international trade operations, strengthening supply chain security, and enhancing global competitiveness. Held on 18th March, 2024, in Bharat Diamond Bourse, the event brought together industry stakeholders keen on navigating the complexities of AEO certification. The program aimed […]

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Kiran Gems has moved staff out of the new Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) just months after it opened, and back to Mumbai’s Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB). It’s a blow for the brand new $388m SDB – the world’s largest office building – which opened last November but has so far failed to attract major tenants […]

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In a joint effort to explore e-commerce opportunities within the gems and jewellery sector, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), alongside eBay and DHL, hosted an informative seminar at the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) on 18th January. The event saw active participation from industry leaders and experts. Shri Anoop Mehta, President, BDB, extended […]

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A Special Notified Zone (SNZ) – designed to ease rough imports from big miners – is to be launched at the newly-opened Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB). The Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), representing almost 10,000 manufacturers, says it will be the biggest diamond SNZ in India. The 4,500 sq ft premises will feature […]

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The Indian gem & jewellery industry announces that the voluntary suspension of rough diamond imports, which was in effect from 15th October to 15th December 2023, will be lifted on 15th December 2023. The suspension was a collective decision taken by the Indian diamond industry, represented by the GJEPC, Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai Diamond Merchants […]

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The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is conducting the stall allotment for exhibitors of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Signature 2024 at the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai today, 24th November. Of the 1,300+ exhibitors participating in the upcoming show, more than 500 have retained their existing booths. The stall allotment […]

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The Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) finally opened on Tuesday (21 November) almost three years late. The $355m bourse (pictured) was originally supposed to open in January 2020, according to the SDB website. That was put back by September 2021, to 2022 and then to April of this year It has officially been recognized by Guinness […]

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