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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.
Senco Gold & Diamonds, one of India’s largest jewellery retail chains, has been accredited with IAGES reinstating its commitment towards wining the trust and confidence of its consumers through its ethical, fair and transparent practices.
SENCO Gold & Diamonds is one of the most recognised names in the Indian jewellery retail sector with more than 100 stores, having built a legacy of trust and craftsmanship for over eight decades in gold, diamond, platinum and silver jewellery.
The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) is a Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) established by and for the Indian gold industry to bring clarity and
accountability across the gold value chain including retailers, manufacturers, refiners, bullion traders and others through a stringent Code of Conduct. The framework is designed to promote responsible sourcing, operational integrity and consumer-first practices across every stage of the industry.
“As the Indian gold sector moves towards greater formalisation, frameworks like IAGES are critical in strengthening accountability and consumer trust. Senco’s long-standing alignment with global and national standards including BIS and the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) made us natural early adopters of IAGES. This accreditation across 100+ stores reflects our commitment to governance, process integrity and encouraging the industry to move towards higher, more transparent benchmarks,” said Suvankar Sen, MD & CEO, Senco Gold & Diamonds.
From sourcing, refining, hallmarking, transparent pricing practices to store-level operations, IAGES Code of Conduct includes every step of the business which is assessed by a neutral third-party assessor. An IAGES certification assures consumers of the integrity, transparency and responsibility of their retailer who receives an accreditation only after having completed the assessment.
“Senco is a respected legacy brand in India that has built a strong presence across multiple regions. The brand’s alignment with the IAGES framework sends a clear signal to the industry about the importance of transparency, process integrity and consumer-centric standards as essential steps towards formalisation and accountability. By implementing IAGES’ standard Code of Conduct across the value chain, the gold industry builds long-term sectoral credibility, placing the sector at par with global standards,” says Kaushlendra Sinha, CEO, IAGES.
IAGES is currently running a nationwide consumer awareness campaign titled #PehlaCheckIAGES to inform consumers to always check for an IAGES accreditation before choosing their gold retailer.
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