The Kerala Jewellery International Fair (KJIF) 2026 was formally inaugurated at the Adlux International Convention & Exhibition Centre in Angamaly, Kochi, marking the beginning of one of the region’s most significant gatherings for the gems and jewellery industry.

The event was inaugurated by Chief Guest Sri P. C. Vishnunadh, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism and Culture, Government of Kerala, in the presence of an esteemed line-up of policymakers, industry leaders, and trade representatives from across India.

Guests of Honour included P. K. Kunhalikutty, Hon’ble Minister for Industries and Information Technology, Government of Kerala; P. M. A. Sameer, Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly; and Raju Apsara, President of the Kerala Vyapaari Vyasayi Ekopan Samiti.

Representing leading industry organisations and institutions were Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC); Sachin Jain, Regional CEO, India, World Gold Council; and Kaushlendra Sinha, CEO of the India Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES).

The inauguration ceremony also witnessed the participation of prominent jewellery industry stalwarts, including Varghese Alukka, Managing Director of Jos Alukka; Saiyam Mehra, Immediate Past Chairman of the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC); Sriram, Past President of the Tamil Nadu Jewellers Federation; Balasubramanian from the Madurai Jewellers & Bullion Merchant Association; and Muthu Krishnan from the Coimbatore Jewellers Manufacturers Association.

Senior representatives from the Kerala Gold and Silver Merchants Association (KGSMA), including State President K. Surendran and General Secretary Adv. S. Abdul Nazar, were also present, alongside V. K. Manoj, Director – Projects at United Exhibitions.

Bringing together retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, trade bodies, and policymakers, KJIF 2026 aims to serve as a strategic platform for business networking, product showcases, and discussions on emerging trends shaping the future of the jewellery industry. The fair further reinforces Kerala’s longstanding position as a vital centre for gold jewellery trade, craftsmanship, and innovation in India.