The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s apex body representing the gem and jewellery trade, has announced the results of its Committee of Administration (CoA) elections for 2025. The results, declared on September 19, confirmed the election of new members across various panels and categories.
The elected members include:
Diamond Panel (Status Holder Category): Russell A. Mehta, Rosy Blue (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Diamond Panel (MSME Category): Bharat Manjibhai Ghori, Divine Star; and Mital V. Doshi, Sparkel Diamonds
SEZ (MSME Category): Sohil Kothari, Fine Jewellery Mfg. Limited
Synthetic Stones / Costume & Fashion Jewellery / Sales to Foreign Tourists (Status Holder): Tarang Arora, Amrapali Worldwide LLP
Silver Jewellery (Women Entrepreneur / Young Entrepreneur / Start-up / North Eastern / Hill Region, General): Neetu Goyal, Vedansh Creation
Lab-Grown Diamond (Status Holder): Sanket M. Patel, Greenlab Diamonds LLP
Studded Jewellery (Status Holder): Vijaykumar Manjibhai Mangukiya, Dhani Jewels Pvt. Ltd.
Gold Jewellery & Other Precious Metal Jewellery (General): Vineetbhai N. Vasa, Lotus Jewellery Creation
Regional Chairman, Rajasthan Region (MSME Category): Yogendra Garg, Derewala Industries Limited
Welcoming the new members, GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali said, “I warmly welcome all the newly elected members of the CoA. Each of them brings rich experience, vision, and commitment to the Council. Together, we look forward to working collaboratively for the growth and betterment of the gem & jewellery industry. Their diverse expertise will strengthen our collective efforts to navigate challenges, explore new opportunities, and ensure that India continues to shine as a global leader in this sector.”
Representing over 10,700 members, GJEPC plays a pivotal role in advancing India’s gem and jewellery exports, fostering innovation, and strengthening the country’s position as a trusted global hub. Established in 1966 under the Ministry of Commerce, the Council operates from its headquarters in Mumbai with regional offices in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Surat, and Jaipur.