The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organised an awareness seminar on export opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on 22 October 2026 in Girgaon, South Mumbai. The venue is close to Zaveri Bazaar, one of India’s oldest jewellery manufacturing and trading hubs.
Export Market Entry and the India Jewellery Park Mumbai
Mithilesh Pandey, Senior Director – Membership, GJEPC, outlined key aspects of entering export markets, including:
Exporter registration
Logistics
E-commerce
Government schemes
GJEPC membership benefits
He also highlighted the upcoming commencement ceremony for the India Jewellery Park Mumbai (IJPM), scheduled for 25 October at Mahape, Navi Mumbai, and explained its significance for the industry.
IIJS Bharat Signature 2027 and Direct Bullion Imports
Naheed Sunke, Assistant Director, GJEPC, presented opportunities at IIJS Bharat Signature 2027, focusing on global sourcing, retailer onboarding and B2B networking for jewellery retailers and industry participants
Mukesh Sharma, Senior Manager – Business Development, India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX), explained how eligible GJEPC members holding a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) can access direct gold and silver bullion imports through the exchange
He also outlined the removal of the earlier ₹15 crore minimum net-worth requirement, which broadens access for eligible businesses
Interactive Session and Purpose
The interactive session addressed participants’ queries on exports, bullion imports and GJEPC initiatives. The seminar aimed to encourage jewellery retailers and MSMEs to explore international markets and take part in the Council’s upcoming programmes and trade events.