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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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GJEPC, IFSCA and IIBX Hold Webinar On Gold and Silver Supply Mechanism For Exporters
International Spot Prices Also Strengthened: Spot Gold Climbed Above $4,200/oz
GJEPC, in collaboration with the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX), organized a webinar on 19 June to explain the newly liberalized framework that enables GJEPC Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) holders to access gold and silver directly through IIBX for export purposes. More than 200 industry participants attended the session.
Delivering the special address, Ramakrishnan Padmanabhan, General Manager, IFSCA, spoke about the regulator’s efforts to broaden access to bullion imports and strengthen India’s bullion ecosystem.
Initiative is expected to improve access to precious metals for export manufacturing and provide a major boost to exporters, particularly MSMEs.
The technical session was led by Ashok Kumar Gautam, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX). Officials from IFSCA and IIBX presented the operational framework of IIBX, detailing onboarding procedures, trading and settlement mechanisms, depository systems, vault infrastructure and customs processes. Participants were informed that eligible GJEPC RCMC holders can import gold and silver duty-free for export purposes under the prescribed customs framework.
K.K. Duggal, Senior Director – Policy, GJEPC, highlighted the significance of the recent regulatory change that recognizes all GJEPC RCMC holders as Qualified Jewellers on the IIBX platform.
The webinar concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, during which queries from participants were addressed by officials from GJEPC, IFSCA and IIBX. Exporters were encouraged to onboard as Qualified Jewellers and leverage the IIBX ecosystem for transparent, efficient and globally competitive bullion sourcing.
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