The GIA Board of Governors delegation, led by Pritesh Patel, President and Chief Executive Officer of GIA met dignitaries and senior leadership of the Indian GJ leadership at an event titled INDIA IN BRILLIANCE . Amit Pratihari, MD-GIA India was present at the event.The highlight was a fireside chat with Ajoy Chawla,  MD Titan Co Ltd , Pritesh Patel and Amit Pratihari.

Earlier GJEPC welcomed the GIA Board of Governors delegation, led by Pritesh Patel, to its Mumbai head office on 14 October 2026 for discussions on industry priorities, certification services and opportunities to strengthen India’s position in the global gem and jewellery trade.

GJEPC recommended setting up a GIA verification service within Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), with a defined timeline, to make diamond verification more accessible and help deter fraudulent cases and fake laser inscriptions.

GJEPC urged GIA to extend grading services in India to diamonds of all sizes, including stones above 3.99 carats, as well as fancy-colour diamonds. The Council highlighted the delays and logistical challenges involved in sending such stones overseas for grading.

GJEPC proposed building on the traditional 4Cs framework with greater emphasis on rarity, traceability, provenance and exclusivity to help consumers better understand the characteristics and story of natural diamonds.