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GJEPC Expands Presence in Mumbai with New Office at Iconic Zaveri Bazaar
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the leading authority in India’s gem and jewellery trade, inaugurated its second office on 1st November in Mumbai, located at Zaveri Bazaar. The opening ceremony was graced by Dr. Harshdeep Kamble, IAS, Principal Secretary of Industries for the Government of Maharashtra, along with Shri Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, Shri Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, Shri Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, and other distinguished guests.
To serve its members across India – around 9500 members, GJEPC has offices in major gem and jewellery clusters in India namely – Surat, Jaipur, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai. Zaveri Bazaar is a prominent jewellery hub, home to over 3000 gem and jewellery manufacturing units, with around 1300 of them being GJEPC members and exporters. The new office at Zaveri Bazaar will play a pivotal role in enhancing gem and jewellery exports by better serving these manufacturers.
Dr. Harshdeep Kamble IAS, Principal Secretary (Industries), Govt. of Maharashtra said, “The GJEPC new office is strategically situated in the iconic Bazar to enhance the ease of conducting business, which will be a crucial factor for all manufacturing and trading entities operating in this region. This facility will serve as a hub
for industry players and strengthen GJEPC’s position as the apex body of the gems and jewellery industry.”
The extended office at Zaveri Bazar will serve as a central hub for members to connect with GJEPC and seek assistance on various matters.
The range of services provided include:
• Export Issue and Custom Facilitation • Exhibition Permissions • E-commerce Support • RCMC/Membership Services • MSME Support • Liaison with Government Authorities Assistance with Policy-Related Issues • Support in establishing connections with local administration, including GST, Police, and Bankers, to help your business flourish.
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