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Celebrating 100 years of Bhima Jewellery:Coffee table book launched at GJS 2025 to mark Bhima Jewellery’s centenary

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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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Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC Obtains FTWZ Approval For Warehousing, Viewing & Exhibition Activities

The Expanded Approval Is Expected To Strengthen Mega CFC’s Position As A Hub For International Gems and Jewellery Exhibitions, Product Viewing

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Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, a project of the GJEPC, has received broad-banding approval under the Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) framework, significantly expanding the range of gems and jewellery products that can be warehoused, exhibited and viewed at its facility in SEEPZ, Mumbai.

The approval from SEEPZ authorities allows the Mega CFC’s fifth-floor facility to host activities covering the entire gems and jewellery value chain. International organisations can now import a wide range of products for exhibitions, viewing sessions and pre-auction inspections. The approved categories include rough diamonds, cut and polished diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, plain and studded gold, platinum and silver jewellery, combination jewellery, and imitation jewellery.

Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, said:

“World-class infrastructure is critical to India’s ambition of becoming a larger centre for global gems and jewellery business. The expanded FTWZ framework at Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC creates new opportunities for international companies to showcase products, conduct viewings and participate in auction-related activities from India. This is another step towards building an ecosystem that supports greater global participation and strengthens India’s competitiveness.”

Ravi Menon, CEO, Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, explained:

“The broad-banding approval has been granted under the FTWZ framework and extends beyond exhibition-related activities. However, the facility’s current operational approvals are limited to warehousing, exhibition, viewing and pre-auction inspection activities. Trading activities have not yet been approved by the relevant authorities.”

Ravi Menon clarified that while FTWZ regulations permit trading as one of the allowable activities, Mega CFC has not yet received the necessary permissions to undertake trading operations. These activities will be added to its offerings only after obtaining further regulatory approvals.

The expanded approval is expected to strengthen Mega CFC’s position as a hub for international gems and jewellery exhibitions, product viewing and auction-related activities, while providing overseas participants with access to a broader range of product categories within a secure FTWZ environment.

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