Reinvigorating SEEPZ, the Epicenter of India’s Studded Jewelry Exports
The zone’s modernization will enhance and increase India’s jewelry manufacturing capabilities while aiding small and mid-sized businesses.

According to Shah, “This is a pathbreaking concept for democratizing access to entrepreneurs big and small, catering to global and domestic markets.”
Shah, the head of the working group for the Mega CFC, answered more questions from National Jeweler about SEEPZ 2.0 and what it will mean for the future of jewelry manufacturing in India.
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The Danish jewelry giant hosted its grand opening last weekend, complete with a Pandora pink roulette wheel.

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