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GJC’s first Labham Seminar in Ahilyanagar concludes successfully
The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) successfully organized its flagship knowledge-sharing event this week, the Labham Seminar, at Hotel Raj Palace in Ahilyanagar. This was the first-ever Labham Seminar held in Ahilyanagar, conducted in collaboration with the Gold Jewellers Council – Ahilyanagar, a prestigious association dedicated to the growth and prosperity of the local jewellery trade.
This 181st edition of the Labham Seminar was conducted under the DD-WGC Labham series and witnessed the participation of over 100 jewellers. The seminar aimed to strengthen awareness of business knowledge, legal compliance, and ethical trade practices. Key speakers at the event included GJC Chairman Rajesh Rokde, Vice Chairman Avinash Gupta, Vardhaman Kothari, former Chairman Nitin Khandelwal, and legal advisor Bhavin Mehta, who addressed crucial topics such as legal guidelines, compliance policies, and business growth strategies.
During the seminar, insights were also shared about the upcoming India Gem & Jewellery Show (GJS) and GJS Jewellers Meet. The prestigious B2B jewellery trade show is set to take place from 4th to 7th April 2025 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. This edition will feature 400+ exhibitors and 750+ booths, offering a grand platform for the jewellery industry to explore an extensive range of products, including gold, couture and real diamond-studded jewellery, silver, gemstones, loose diamonds, pearls, lab-grown diamonds, and allied services.
A key highlight of this year’s event is the Silver Pavilion, dedicated to meeting the growing demand for silver jewellery and artifacts. Scheduled 26 days before Akshaya Tritiya and just ahead of the upcoming wedding season, this show presents a golden opportunity for retailers and buyers to stock up their inventory. With 20,000+ visitors and 2,000 hosted buyers expected, GJS is set to become a leading sourcing platform for India’s jewellery traders.
The GJS Jewellers Meet serves as an exclusive networking platform, bringing together key jewellers, retailers, and manufacturers from the industry. This meet fosters business discussions, collaborations, and trade opportunities, allowing stakeholders to establish valuable connections and gain insights into the latest market trends.

On this occasion, GJC Chairman Rajesh Rokde stated:”The Labham Seminar has always been a vital platform for educating jewellers about compliance and ethical trade practices. We are delighted to host this seminar for the first time in Ahilyanagar and are thrilled by the enthusiastic response from the local jewellery community. GJC remains committed to driving industry growth, education, and business excellence. Through GJS and GJS Jewellers Meet, we are providing jewellers with an unparalleled platform to connect, collaborate, and unlock new business opportunities.”
With this grand success, the Labham Seminar in Ahilyanagar has laid a strong foundation for future knowledge-sharing programs. The Gold Jewellers Council – Ahilyanagar and GJC remain dedicated to their mission of empowering jewellers through initiatives like Labham, ensuring continued progress and excellence in the industry.
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SMR Jewels Limited’s IPO To Open On May 26, 2026, Price Band Set At ₹ 128 – ₹ 135 Per Equity Share
The Floor Price Is 12.8 Times The Face Value Of The Equity Shares and The Cap Price Is 13.5 Times The Face Value Of The Equity Shares.
SMR Jewels Limited (“Company”) has announced the price band of Rs. 128 to Rs. 135 per Equity Share of face value ₹10 each for its Initial Public Offer of Equity Shares (“IPO” or “Issue”).
The IPO will open on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, for subscription and close on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Investors can bid for a minimum of 2,000 Equity Shares and in multiples of 1,000 Equity Shares thereafter.
The Initial Public Offering comprises a Fresh Issue of 40,00,000 Equity Shares and an Offer for Sale of 9,80,000 Equity Shares by the Selling Shareholders aggregating up to 49,80,000 Equity Shares.
The Equity Shares offered through the Red Herring Prospectus are proposed to be listed on the SME Platform of BSE Limited (“BSE SME”). For the purposes of the Offer, BSE Limited shall be the Designated Stock Exchange.
The Company proposes to utilise the Net Proceeds from the Fresh Issue towards (working capital requirements / funding capital expenditure requirements / repayment of borrowings / general corporate purposes).
SMR Jewels Limited is engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing and marketing gold jewellery products catering to diverse customer preferences and market segments. The Company focuses on blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary jewellery offering a wide range of jewellery products and focuses on product quality and customer relationships.
The Company operates primarily from Ahmedabad, Gujarat and has developed capabilities across jewellery design, product development and customer servicing. The Company believes its understanding of regional preferences, product quality and customer relationships position it favourably within the organised jewellery market.
The Promoters of the Company are Mr. Vismay Manojkumar Soni, Mr. Jainil Virendra Soni, Mrs. Parul Manoj Soni, Mrs. Dipikaben Virendra Soni and Mrs. Drashti Pal Modi.
The Company’s revenue from operations increased from Rs. 6,752.78 Lakhs in Fiscal 2023 to Rs. 12,452.30 Lakhs in Fiscal 2024, while its profit after tax increased from Rs. 90.94 Lakhs in Fiscal 2023 to Rs. 384.51 Lakhs in Fiscal 2024. Further, revenue from operations increased from Rs. 12,452.30 Lakhs in Fiscal 2024 to Rs. 26,325.18 Lakhs in Fiscal 2025, while profit after tax increased from Rs. 384.51 Lakhs in Fiscal 2024 to Rs. 1,041.23 Lakhs in Fiscal 2025. Additionally, for the period ended December 2025, the Company reported revenue from operations of Rs. 30,872.01 Lakhs and profit after tax of Rs. 1,855.50 Lakhs.
Wealth Mine Networks Limited is the Book Running Lead Manager to the Issue and Purva Sharegistry (India) Private Limited is the Registrar to the Issue.
The Issue is being made through the Book Building Process in terms of Chapter IX of the SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, wherein not more than 50% of the Net Issue shall be available for allocation to Qualified Institutional Buyers, not less than 15% of the Net Issue shall be available for allocation to Non-Institutional Investors and not less than 35% of the Net Issue shall be available for allocation to Retail Individual Investors.
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