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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.
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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