{"id":37349,"date":"2026-07-23T15:51:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=37349"},"modified":"2026-07-23T15:53:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:23:39","slug":"gjepc-invites-honble-finance-minister-to-iijs-bharat-premiere-2026-seeks-export-focused-reforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/gjepc-invites-honble-finance-minister-to-iijs-bharat-premiere-2026-seeks-export-focused-reforms\/","title":{"rendered":"GJEPC Invites Hon\u2019ble Finance Minister to IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, Seeks Export-Focused Reforms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GJEPC\u2019s leadership including Kirit Bhansali, Chairman; Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman; Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director; and K.K. Duggal, Director \u2013 Trade &amp; Policy, held a meeting with Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon\u2019ble Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, in New Delhi on 22 July to brief her on the current status of the gem and jewellery industry and discuss key policy priorities.<\/p>\n<p>The Chairman thanked Smt Sitharaman for the Government\u2019s continued support and invited her to visit IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 and interact with India\u2019s gem and jewellery exporters.<\/p>\n<p>To strengthen the sector\u2019s global competitiveness, GJEPC submitted the following key recommendations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Include the gem and jewellery sector under the Sale from SEZ to DTA framework.<\/li>\n<li>Promulgate the Risk Management System &#8211; (RMS) for Customs appraisal of gem and jewellery parcels to enable faster clearances.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure uninterrupted availability of duty-free gold, silver and platinum for exports by notifying GST relief at the import stage for Nominated Agencies.<\/li>\n<li>Notify IIGJ-Udupi as a Centre of Excellence for Skill Development to strengthen the industry\u2019s talent pipeline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Hon\u2019ble Finance Minister gave a patient hearing to the delegation and assured them that each of the issues raised would be examined.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GJEPC\u2019s leadership including Kirit Bhansali, Chairman; Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman; Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director; and K.K. 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