Federal Express Corporation today entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) to boost India’s gems and jewellery exports. The FedEx and GJEPC MoU will enable member exporters to access reliable logistics, predictable delivery times and markets around the world.
Representing a sector that accounts for 6.8% of India’s total merchandise exports and employs millions of people in manufacturing, designing and trading; GJEPC is poised to leverage increasing global demand by continuing to empower members with expanded access to reliable logistics and compliance expertise across trade lanes.
Commenting on the agreement, Nitin Navneet Tatiwala, vice president of marketing, customer experience, and air network, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Africa at FedEx, said, “Indian craftsmanship is appreciated worldwide, and the next phase of export growth will be shaped by how effectively these products move from local sellers to buyers across markets. FedEx is focused on enabling this journey by building supply chains that help Indian businesses move faster, smarter, and with certainty. This MoU reflects that long-term focus.”
Under the FedEx and GJEPC MoU, FedEx will provide GJEPC members with international shipping solutions tailored to the gems and jewellery sector. These include time-definite services, integrated customs clearance, end-to-end shipment visibility, and structured knowledge-sharing initiatives such as seminars and webinars to strengthen export readiness.
Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, said, “This partnership with FedEx is a meaningful step towards strengthening the logistics backbone of India’s gem and jewellery exports, especially for MSMEs and new-age exporters exploring cross-border e-commerce. By facilitating access to reliable, door-to-door international shipping solutions, knowledge support, and process clarity, this MoU will help our members reach global buyers with greater ease, speed, and confidence.”
FedEx has an extensive network, operating 36 flights a week to and from India across Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru, connecting Indian exporters to over 99% of global GDP. The air carrier continues investing in digital infrastructure like its AI SATS integrated hub in Bengaluru to enhance network planning, shipment visibility and strengthen supply chain resilience.
Uniting industry representation with global logistics prowess, this partnership will enable India to further solidify its role in the international gems and jewellery trade while also driving long-term export growth.
