GJEPC holds workshop to get MSMEs export ready

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council brought together micro, small, and medium enterprises at its Zaveri Bazaar office to promote export preparedness with a view to get small businesses involved in global trade, boosting both their business and India’s export total. 

“The workshop highlighted the immense potential of foreign markets and discussed various policy-level initiatives to support exports,” announced the GJEPC on its website. “Key topics covered included hand carries, e-commerce, India Post, export through postal export centres, and exploring business opportunities through platforms like Ebay.”

Aiming to empower MSMEs to expand their operations, the session shared information on the government’s MSME scheme and benefits which can be availed by MSMEs as part of GJEPC membership. The essential requirements for businesses to begin exporting was also covered ranging from information on registering on the Indian Customs Electronic Data Interchange Gateway  and Udyam registration to customs. 

The GJEPC also recently held a session on bullion imports and strategies for hedging gold price risks through the India International Bullion Exchange. Attended by 35 trade participants including jewellers and bullion dealers, the session provided detailed information on availing the benefits of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.