The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) signed an MoU with DHL Express during IIJS Signature 2025 to facilitate the growth of India’s gem and jewellery exports through e-commerce channels. The partnership between GJEPC and DHL Express offers exclusive benefits to GJEPC members, including fast, trackable, and secure shipping for timely and reliable deliveries worldwide. Members also enjoy special pricing for more cost-effective shipping solutions.
Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, said “GJEPC has been actively working towards simplifying the export process for our members, as well as the industry on the whole, to enable the shipment of gems and jewellery across borders through e-commerce channels. While we have made significant progress towards this, cross-border logistics has always been a challenge given the complexities of international trade. The MoU signed with DHL today, which helps us navigate international waters by relying on their expertise to simplify the cross-border logistics process. Through this MoU, members of the industry will now be empowered to showcase their craftsmanship on the global stage.”
The MoU aims to simplify the customs clearance process for jewellery shipments, reducing transit times, paperwork, and costs compared to traditional cargo shipping methods.
R.S. Subramanian, SVP South Asia, DHL Express, said, “India’s gems and jewellery industry is a vibrant export segment. Our product offering for exporting fine jewellery shipments addresses critical pain points for local exporters through our trusted, seamless, and cost-effective shipping solution. Through this partnership, we are simplifying international shipping and providing jewellery makers with the tools they need to thrive in global markets.”
GJEPC members will benefit from exclusive discounts, dedicated seminars on global shipping best practices, and streamlined door-to-door delivery for e-commerce shipments valued at INR 10 lakh or below. Initially available in Mumbai, this service will soon be extended to key jewellery hubs like Surat, Jaipur, Delhi, and Bengaluru.
Sandeep Juneja, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, DHL Express India, commented, “We are happy to support the growing gems and jewellery sector by partnering with GJEPC today. The collaboration will enable members to further their ambitions to grow their cross-border e-commerce partnerships globally and potentially reach over 220 countries and territories.”