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GJEPC launches ‘ JewelStart’ -India’s first dedicated innovation & incubation centre for the GJ industry

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IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 witnessed a defining moment for India’s gem and jewellery industry with the launch of JewelStart, GJEPC’s first dedicated innovation, incubation and acceleration platform for gems, jewellery and allied startups. Unveiled at the show in Mumbai on 10th January 2026, JewelStart signals a deliberate move to embed structured innovation, entrepreneurship and technology-led problem solving into the industry’s growth story.

Conceived as an industry-led incubation platform, JewelStart has been designed to address the specific needs of the gem and jewellery value chain. The initiative aims to enable start-ups, MSMEs to transform ideas into scalable, market-ready enterprises, while fostering collaboration between industry, academia, investors and government bodies. Through this initiative, GJEPC seeks to further reinforce India’s position as the “Jeweller to the World.”

On the occasion, GJEPC also signed a series of strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen the JewelStart ecosystem and enable multi-stakeholder collaboration. The MoUs were signed between  Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC and  Shaji Varghese, CEO, Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay;  A Panigrahi, Senior Professor and PhD Scholar, National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad;  Hitesh Sachdev, Head – Startup Engagements and Investments, ICICI Bank Ltd;  Narayanan Naduvath, State Operation Head, Indusind Bank Ltd; and  Mitesh Shah, Co-founder, Inflection Point Ventures.

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Kalyan Jewellers: The Official Style Partner of RCB Women for WPL 2026

Partnership to blend jewellery, confidence and contemporary style as RCB Women gear up for Women’s T20 League 2026

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Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s most trusted jewellery brands, has announced its association with Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB Women) as their Official Style Partner. The partnership comes as RCB Women begin their Women’s T20 League 2026 campaign.

The partnership brings together two brands that share a strong belief in confidence, individuality, and modern Indian identity. As Official Style Partner, Kalyan Jewellers will collaborate with RCB Women to celebrate contemporary expression and self-belief both on and off the field.

The association will be brought to life through an integrated marketing campaign featuring Smriti Mandhana, Shreyanka Patil, and Lauren Bell. Rolling out across digital and social platforms, the campaign will showcase jewellery as an extension of personal style and confidence, drawing a natural connection between high-performance sport and modern elegance.

Beyond campaign visibility, the partnership will focus on meaningful fan and customer engagement through a series of curated initiatives during the season. These include exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities with RCB Women players, access to match tickets, and select on-ground experiences designed to bring fans closer to the team.

Commenting on the association, Ramesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director, Kalyan Jewellers, said, “The RCB Women’s team embodies resilience, ambition, and self-belief – values that resonate strongly with Kalyan Jewellers. As the Official Style Partner of RCB Women, we are proud to celebrate athletes who exemplify confidence and purpose, while also reflecting the growing influence of women’s sport in India. We are delighted to be associated with a team that continues to inspire both on and off the field.”

Rajesh Menon, COO, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, said, “We are delighted to welcome Kalyan Jewellers as the Official Style Partner of RCB Women. This collaboration reflects the evolving face of women’s cricket, where excellence in sport goes hand in hand with confidence and individuality. We look forward to a strong and meaningful association this season.”

RCB Women enter the Women’s T20 league 2026 as former champions, having lifted the title in 2024. The league continues to grow as a powerful platform for women’s cricket in India, with increasing viewership and fan engagement.

Through this association with RCB Women, Kalyan Jewellers strengthens its presence within culturally relevant platforms that celebrate progress, aspiration, and the modern Indian woman.

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