New Delhi: A delegation of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), led by its Chairman Mr. Kirit Bhansali recently felicitated Commerce & Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal and MoS Mr. Jitin Prasada in New Delhi on the successful completion of the India–USA Interim Agreement. The conversations were directed toward scaling exports and fortifying India’s gem & jewellery trade landscape.

The delegation included Mr. Anoop Mehta, Convener, Diamond Panel; Mr. Mital Doshi, Convener, Banking, Insurance & Taxation; Mr. Antarpal Singh Sawhney, Regional Chairman, Northern Region; and Mr. K.K. Duggal, Director, Policy.

Prominent trade members present included Mr. Govind Dholakia, MP, Rajya Sabha & SRK; Mr. Alkesh Shah, Goldstar Jewellery; and Mr. Milan Parikh, Mahendra Brothers.

Mr. Kirit Bhansali said, “We are honoured to felicitate Hon’ble CIM Mr. Piyush Goyal ji & MoS Mr. Jitin Prasada ji with the GJEPC delegation. Grateful for your leadership in securing zero-duty on Indian diamonds & steep tariff reduction on jewellery in the US market. A game-changer for our Exporters and MSMEs! India’s G&J sector shines brighter now. Thank you for always backing this sector & ‘Made in India’.”