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Coffee with Dr. Chetan Kumar Mehta -In Conversation with Rajiv Jain
Dr. Chetan Kumar Mehta, CMD, Laxmi Diamonds, Bengaluru, engaged in a candid, freewheeling conversation with Rajiv Jain, Honorary Secretary of the JJS and former Chairman GJEPC. In his signature affable style, Chetanbhai as he is fondly known, tweaked leadership insights and personal convictions from Rajiv Jain.
Some gems that we took away from the sparkling fireside chat:
- Embrace Daily Renewal:Â Every day is a new day. Change is inevitable.” Stay positive; live by Jo bhi hoga, achhe ke liye hoga.
- Cultivate Self-Motivation:Â Be self-motivated: one should be driven in what one truly believes.No one can force you to do otherwise.
- Welcome New Challenges: This mindset propelled Rajiv Jain to negotiate the GJEPC Chairmanship as the sole representative from the colour gemstone sector in a diamond-dominated committee.
- Compete with yourself:Â JJS thrives on self-improvement, Â year on year.Continuous growth and expansion. Ambitions to surpass 2,000 booths in the next five years.
- Invest in the Next Generation: Rajiv Jain  expressed optimism about the next generation- they are focused and clear. Leaders must understand their mindset, befriend and mentor them, and guide them.
- Unlock Potential in Colour Gemstones: There is  immense growth potentional  for India’s colour gemstone sector.Need to establish a dedicated promotion body uniting miners, manufacturers, and retailers to build trust and create  transparency—in quality, genuineness, pricing, and buyback policies.
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Haute Jewels Geneva Sees 20% Year-Over-Year Uptick In Global Stakeholder Attendance
The Event Solidified Its Position As A Premier Industry Vertical, Facilitating High-Value Touchpoints Between 44 Market-Leading Maisons
Haute Jewels Geneva has successfully finalized its seventh annual iteration, achieving a 20% year-over-year (YoY) uptick in global stakeholder attendance. Despite a volatile macro-economic climate, the across 13 geographic territories.
Strategic Key Takeaways:
- Scalable Growth & Market Penetration:Â The 2026 fiscal cycle saw a significant expansion of our international reach. observed robust growth in the Latin American corridor, alongside sustained momentum in the EMEA and North American theaters. This underscores the scalability of our “boutique-centric” delivery model.
- Optimized Networking Ecosystem: Moving beyond a traditional transactional framework, the event leveraged a highly curated “salon-style” architecture. By utilizing five distinct thematic zones—The Palace, Grand Villas, Penthouses, Grand Arena, and Grand Ballroom— we maximized engagement density while maintaining an atmosphere of exclusivity.
- Value-Add Enhancements:Â To drive synergy and informal knowledge-sharing, organizers implemented new experiential layers, including a dedicated high-end culinary infrastructure and post-show “synergy sessions” (cocktail gatherings). These initiatives were designed to move the needle on relationship capital and foster long-term strategic alliances.
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