Hyderabad: In an effort to develop new trust and understanding at a cultural, business & professional level and to explore future business opportunities, GJEPC organised the 3rd edition of India SAARC- Middle East Buyer-Seller Meet from 29th April – 1st May, 2018 at Hotel Novotel, HICC, Hyderabad. The product profile for the BSM is Plain Gold & Diamond Studded/Precious studded jewellery.
GJEPC Chairman, Pramod Agrawal said, “GJEPC has always endeavoured to promote trade from India to showcase their best potential in the category they represent, be it Diamonds, Gemstones or Jewellery. India SAARC Middle East BSM is one such initiative in that direction where we have invited potential international buyers from across the world. GJEPC has constantly promoted the Indian gems and jewellery worldwide through its several initiatives, and today it is a dynamic US Dollar 42 billion industry. We have always created an ecosystem favorable for the growth of this industry as per the changing business scenario.”
A total of 50 exhibitors from various cities in India such as Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Rajkot, Surat are participating at the BSM.
GJEPC Vice-Chairman Colin Shah said, “India has today, mastered the art of Diamond processing and Jewellery Making over generations, nurturing the skill through ages, making it a shining example of “Make in India”. Plain and studded Jewellery Exports from India has been on a growth path for over the last decade with total exports recorded at USD 9 billion in the last fiscal, witnessing a growth of 11%. GJEPC is the apex body of trade in India and represents many verticals such as Diamonds, Gold Jewellery, Silver Jewellery, Coloured Gemstones, Pearls, Synthetic Stones, Costume and Fashion Jewellery. The association is committed to promote exports across all verticals.”
The India SAARC- Middle East BSM is a mix of a Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) and an open exhibition. Pre- fixed One- 2- One meeting of approximately 30 minutes is scheduled between the buyer and seller on the first 2 days and open exhibition on the 3rd day of the event. 92 international buyers is attending from 15 countries such as Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Iran, Jordan, KSA, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Oman, Singapore, Sri Lanka, UAE, UK & USA.
