GJEPC and EXIM Bank have embarked on a collaborative effort to strengthen the export capabilities of jewellery clusters in Coimbatore and Thrissur in South India. A joint visit by representatives from both organisations to these vibrant manufacturing hubs on 12th and 13th November aimed to identify and address critical challenges hindering export growth pertaining to technology, skills, ease of doing business, etc.
During the two-day visit, the GJEPC and EXIM Bank representatives met with key industry stakeholders, including manufacturers, exporters, and associations. On 12th November, discussions were held with cluster-leading plain gold jewellery manufacturer Manglam Jewellers to gain insights into technological advancements, export challenges, and opportunities available. Additionally, meetings with the Coimbatore Jewellers Association, Coimbatore Jewellery Manufacturers Association, and Coimbatore Goldsmith Association provided valuable feedback on how to streamline the export process, adopt innovative technology, and tap into emerging global markets.
On 13th November, in addition to visiting lab-grown and gold jewellery manufacturing units, the delegation met with the President and Chief Patron of the Jewellery Manufacturers Association, Thrissur to understand the constraints in the cluster.