IIJS Tritiya and IGJME illuminate Bangalore, India
Tue April 16 2024
Indian trade body, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), recently showcased an extensive range of gold jewellery collections reflecting India’s craftsmanship and heritage, at the second edition of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Tritiya in Bangalore, India.
This year’s show surpassed expectations with its expanded scale and offerings, boasting over 900 exhibitors and 1,900 stalls spread across 40,000 square meters. Drawing over 15,000 pre-registered visitors from more than 500 cities in India and 60 countries worldwide, the event was touted as a “gateway to global gem and jewellery exports.”
A notable addition to this year’s exhibition is the India Gem and Jewellery Machinery Expo (IGJME). Adding a new dimension to the exhibition, IGJME featured the latest advancements in machinery and technology, both domestically and internationally.
Further, GJEPC unveiled the theme for the next six iterations of IIJS, “Brilliant Bharat.” The theme aims to rediscover and celebrate India’s cultural diversity, traditions, and technological prowess—highlighting the country’s rich heritage while underscoring a commitment to innovation.
A significant highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between GJEPC chairman Vipul Shah and Jewellers Association Bengaluru president Dr. Chetan Kumar Mehta. The MoU marks the GJEPC’s commitment to promoting the state of Karnataka’s gem and jewellery exports through various initiatives, including the Karnataka Jewellery Park.
Dr. Selvakumar, principal secretary of industries and commerce for the government of Karnataka, said, “Karnataka’s gem and jewellery industry sets new benchmarks in entrepreneurship, excellence, and innovation through technology. Karnataka’s skilled craftsmen are renowned for creating world famous for exquisite and intricate jewellery such as temple jewellery, antique jewellery and Nakash jewellery among others. IIJS Tritiya is a testament to India’s positioning as a hub for designer jewellery powered by smart technology. IIJS Tritiya reconfirms the industry’s commitment, contribution and collaborative efforts to increase gem and jewellery exports from Karnataka and south India.”
GJEPC chairman Vipul Shah said, “We are a USD 40 billion export industry today, but the scope and potential for further growth is immense, with the ever-increasing demand in the global gem and jewellery market. GJEPC is working closely with Government to secure favourable polices in the upcoming trade pacts for our sector including FTAs with GCC, Canada, UK, and EU. Additionally, GJEPC has successfully pursued the government to introduce measures to facilitate ease of doing business in the e-commerce for retail exports of jewellery from the country, enabling Indian sellers to seamlessly deliver their products to global buyers.”
Source: https://www.jewellerybusiness.com