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Celebrating 100 years of Bhima Jewellery:Coffee table book launched at GJS 2025 to mark Bhima Jewellery’s centenary
Trust, tradition, and timeless craftsmanship took center stage as the Indian jewellery fraternity came together to commemorate a historic moment—100 years of Bhima Jewellery. The centennial celebration was marked by the grand unveiling of a commemorative coffee table book at the prestigious GJS 2025 chronicling the illustrious journey of one of India’s most respected jewellery houses.
The book, a visual and narrative tribute, beautifully captures the evolution of Bhima Jewellery—from a modest store established in 1925 by visionary founder Bhima Bhattar to a household name synonymous with quality, trust, and excellence in jewellery.

Addressing an emotional gathering, Dr. B Govindan, Chairman of Bhima Jewellery, reflected on the brand’s humble origins in Kerala. With heartfelt reverence, he paid tribute to his father, Bhima Bhattar, whose entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering commitment to integrity laid the foundation for the century-old legacy.“This is not just a celebration of a business milestone,” Dr. Govindan said, “but a testament to the enduring values that have guided us—trust, craftsmanship, and our deep-rooted connection with our customers. I express my deepest gratitude to the entire jewellery fraternity for their unwavering love and support throughout this journey.”
Industry veterans, peers, and admirers lauded Bhima Jewellery’s role in shaping India’s modern jewellery landscape while staying true to its traditional roots. The event was a blend of nostalgia and pride, underscoring how heritage brands like Bhima continue to inspire generations in a rapidly evolving industry.
The coffee table book, rich with archival photographs, design evolution, family anecdotes, and cultural context, now stands as a collector’s piece and a symbol of enduring legacy—celebrating not just 100 years of Bhima, but also a century of trust.
Joining Dr B Govindan , Jaya Govindan and Suhas MS , MD Bhima Jewellery in the celebrations were Rajesh Rokde,Chairman GJC, Avinash Gupta Vice Chairman GJC, Saiyam Mehra IPC GJC and Convenor GJS,Sachin Jain, Regional CEO India-World Gold Council, Vaishali Banerjee, MD – Platinum Guild International (PGI), India,
Dr Chetan Kumar Mehta, President – Jewellery Division – IBJA, President – JAB, CMD Laxmi Diamonds, Bengaluru and Sumesh Wadhera, MD – AOJ Media.
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IAGES Brings Together Accredited Gold Industry Stakeholders At Trust Circle 2026
Trust Circle 2026 Connects Gold Industry Stakeholders To Strengthen Trust, Transparency and Responsible Practices
The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) hosted its Trust Circle 2026 event at The Oberoi, New Delhi, bringing Accredited Partners and stakeholders from across the gold value chain together for an evening centred on trust, transparency and responsible practices in the sector.
The event drew representatives from diverse segments of the gold ecosystem, including refining, bullion trading, manufacturing, assaying and hallmarking, retail and digital investment gold – reflecting the breadth of IAGES’s growing Accredited Partner network.
Cedrick Charles Crowley, Deputy High Commissioner of South Africa to India, attended as Chief Guest alongside Sachin Jain – Regional CEO India, World Gold Council and Kaushlendra Sinha – CEO, IAGES, lending an international perspective to the evening. Conversations through the evening centred on peer-to-peer dialogue, the evolving needs of the gold sector, and the role of consistent standards in strengthening the ecosystem – with stakeholders exchanging perspectives on what responsible practice looks like across different parts of the value chain.
Kaushlendra Sinha – CEO, IAGES said:

“Trust across the gold value chain is strengthened when stakeholders come together, share experiences and work towards a common understanding of excellence and responsible practices. Trust Circle was created to facilitate precisely this kind of industry engagement. The participation of our Accredited Partners reflects the value of coming together as an ecosystem, and we look forward to building on these conversations as the IAGES network continues to expand.”
As the Indian gold industry evolves, platforms that connect different segments of the value chain help encourage greater exchange of knowledge and best practices, and Trust Circle gave Accredited Partners the opportunity to build stronger professional connections within the network.
The evening concluded with cocktails and dinner, giving Accredited Partners and invited guests further opportunity to network.
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