The South Jewellery Show (SJS) 2025, South India’s premier B2B exhibition dedicated to the gems and jewellery industry, was successfully held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru. The event brought together key players from across the jewellery value chain, providing a vibrant platform for trade, networking, and business growth.

The inauguration ceremony, held at the start of the event, was graced by several esteemed Guests of Honour, including Dr. T. A. Sharavana, Member of the Karnataka Legislative Council; Sharath Sakala of Pratibha Jewellery House; Pratap Kamath, Managing Director of Abaran Timeless Jewellery Pvt. Ltd.; Khushboo Ranawat, Director of SwarnShilp Chains and Jewellers Pvt. Ltd.; Manisha Gupta, Group Commodities Editor, CNBC TV18; O.V. Diwakar, Joint Secretary, KJF; Suresh Kumar Ganna, Director, JAB; Sumesh Wadhera, Managing Director, AOJ Media; Dr. Chetan Kumar Mehta, President of JAB and Jewellery Division – IBJA, and CMD of Laxmi Diamonds, Bengaluru; and Sreekanth Urs, CEO of GES India Inc., along with other notable figures from the gems and jewellery industry.

During the opening ceremony, Dr. T. A. Sharavana commended the organisers for their efforts and the impact of the show, stating, “The South Jewellery Show continues to reflect the strength and vision of the region’s jewellery industry. I commend the dedication of the SJS team and wish them great success for this edition.”

SJS 2025 served as a valuable platform for showcasing new designs, facilitating business partnerships, and highlighting innovation within the industry. The event concluded on a high note, reinforcing Bengaluru’s position as a key hub for the jewellery trade in South India.

The Kerala Jewellery International Fair (KJIF) 2025, the state’s largest B2B jewellery exhibition, was inaugurated with grandeur at the ADLUX Exhibition Centre, Kochi. The event opened with a celebratory spirit, drawing top leaders from the gem and jewellery industry and over 150 of Kerala’s leading retailers.

Chief Guest Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), led the inauguration, joined by an impressive line-up of Guests of Honour including Avinash Gupta (Vice Chairman, GJC), Ankesh Jain (World Gold Council), Mansukh Kothari (GJEPC), Sabarinath B (Tamil Nadu Jewellers Association), Santha Kumar S (MJDTA), AK Sabu (JMA), Shaju Chirayath (KGSDA), Muthu Venkatraman (Coimbatore Jewellers Association), Balasubramanian (Madurai Jewellers Association), Ashok Kumar Jain (GJC), Vijay Kumar K and Shantilal Jain (AP Bullion Merchants), Mujeeb Rahman (Tajvi Gold, UAE), Noushad S (Rajakumari Gold), Shafeek (Arabian Gold & Diamonds), Sibi (JEXTA), K. Surendran (President – KGSMA), Adv. Abdul Nazar (Gen. Sec – KGSMA), and VK Manoj (Projects Director – United Exhibitions), among others.

Speaking at the inauguration, Kirit Bhansali praised Kerala’s leadership in the jewellery retail sector and its growing global presence.

“It is great to be in Kerala, at KJIF. This is the state whose corporate retailers have created massive retail presence in India and across the globe. This growth is not just a sign of business success, but a symbol of Kerala’s design legacy and consumer focus. Also, Kerala’s jewellery story is not just about scale, but a deep sense of social responsibility,” Kirit Bhansali said.

As part of the event, KJIF 2025 also hosted the Knowledge Hub session, addressing critical operational issues faced by jewellers, including BIS compliance, GST, Legal Metrology, and police recovery processes. The session brought together a panel of key officials and experts: Sandeep S Kumar (BIS – Legal & Enforcement), B. Pramod (GST Commissioner, Kochi), Rajesh Sam (Joint Controller – Central Zone, Legal Metrology Department, Kochi), and Adv. Nemom Chandrababu. The panel was moderated by Chartered Accountant Jamsheed Adam.

The session aimed to provide clarity and practical guidance to jewellers on day-to-day regulatory challenges, making it an important platform for industry knowledge-sharing and dialogue.

Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has inaugurated the 8th edition of its annual Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet in Kochi, Kerala. The event is being held on June 26–27, 2025, and brings together key players in the platinum jewellery industry.

A total of 14 leading platinum jewellery manufacturers are participating in the meet, along with over 60 top retailers from across the country.

The event has seen the presence of several major corporate retailers, including Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, Jos Alukkas, PNG Jewellers, and Thangamayil, among others.

The PGI Buyer-Seller Meet continues to serve as a significant platform for strengthening business relationships and showcasing innovation in platinum jewellery.