ShowBuzz
GJEPC reinforces India’s diamond leadership at ICC Diamond Conclave 2.0
The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) hosted the Diamond Conclave 2.0, themed “India Shining for the Global Stage,” with GJEPC as co-partner.
The conclave, held in Kolkata on 30th August, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and trade experts to deliberate on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of India’s gem and jewellery sector.
In his address, Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, underscored India’s commanding position in the global diamond value chain. He noted that India processes nearly 90% of the world’s diamonds, making it the undisputed leader in cutting, polishing, and trading. “India is not only the world’s trusted hub for diamonds but is also expanding its influence across the entire gem and jewellery value chain,” Ray stated.
He highlighted GJEPC’s initiatives to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness, including policy advocacy, global trade shows, mega common facility centres, skill development programmes, and the promotion of “Brand India” in key international markets.
Amit Pratihari, Managing Director of De Beers India, underlined the importance of the US as a destination.”The US is the largest market for polished diamonds. They consume almost 50 per cent of the global production. There will be an impact for sure, but I think it’s more short-term.India is the second-largest diamond jewellery market. There are lots of domestic opportunities,” Pratihari said.
Other keynote speakers included Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Adviser, Government of India; and Ms. Vandana Yadav, Principal Secretary, Government of West Bengal, alongside senior leaders from De Beers, Senco Gold, and other companies.
Discussions centred on sustaining India’s global leadership by addressing U.S. tariffs, ensuring ease of doing business, embracing sustainability, and driving technological innovation. The conclave also explored strategies for expanding domestic consumption, strengthening export markets, and building resilience against geopolitical and trade headwinds.
T.Gold, the leading B2B trade show for jewellery technology by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), will run from January 16th to 20th, 2026, concurrently with Vicenzaoro. The event highlights how advanced machinery is crucial for optimizing costs, especially with rising gold prices, and promoting sustainable production across the gold and jewellery supply chain.
Key Highlights:
- Dates & Location: January 16-20, 2026, at the Vicenza Expo Centre (Hall 9), alongside Vicenzaoro January.
- Focus: Showcase of machinery and technology that enables industrial and artisan producers to optimize raw material costs (e.g., micro-casting, waste recovery) and ensure environmental respect (sustainability).
- IEG’s View (Matteo Farsura): Technology, including additive manufacturing and digitalization, is transforming the sector by increasing company margins and making production more sustainable. IEG is developing a “comprehensive technology agenda” to boost competitiveness globally.
- Exhibitors: 170 companies from 16 countries, with 40% being foreign exhibitors (led by Germany, Switzerland, Turkey, India, and the US).
- Product Sectors: Six main areas (alloy treatment, prototyping, advanced mechanics, laser welding, precious metal recovery, tools) plus cutting-edge fields like 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and advanced automation.
- Made in Italy Leadership (Massimo Poliero, AFEMO): Italian jewellery mechanics is a global leader, generating an estimated €1 billion in turnover, with member companies of AFEMO (Jewellery Manufacturing Machinery Exporters) accounting for about 70% of total exports. Key export markets are Eastern regions (Turkey, India, South-East Asia).
ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP’S TECHNOLOGY AGENDA
From September 2026, when the Expo Centre’s new central hall will be fully operational, IEG will also complete its technology agenda. Vicenza will become an international hub for gold and precious metal technology thanks to a second annual edition of T.Gold, which will extend the range of technical content on offer, further enrich the workshop and seminar programme, and provide greater continuity to collaborations with leading technology players. This special agenda, which alternates between T.Gold, Oroarezzo and JGT in Dubai, will be joined every other year by the vertical events Jewellery Technology Forum, which will be back in September 2026, and The Vicenza Symposium, which, after its debut last September with an extremely high international turnout, will return in September 2027.
Rokde Jewellers Unveils Gondia’s Largest Jewellery Showroom by Actress Pooja Banerjee : A Grand Celebration That Continues Tomorrow!
Mytheresa Names Francis Belin as New CEO Effective January 2026
HK watch and jewellery sector continues rebound in October
Rokde Jewellers Unveils Gondia’s Largest Jewellery Showroom by Actress Pooja Banerjee : A Grand Celebration That Continues Tomorrow!
Mytheresa Names Francis Belin as New CEO Effective January 2026
HK watch and jewellery sector continues rebound in October
-
New Premises11 hours agoRokde Jewellers Unveils Gondia’s Largest Jewellery Showroom by Actress Pooja Banerjee : A Grand Celebration That Continues Tomorrow!
-
Appoinment13 hours agoMytheresa Names Francis Belin as New CEO Effective January 2026
-
International News14 hours agoHK watch and jewellery sector continues rebound in October
-
DiamondBuzz14 hours agoPrices stable for large diamonds, softness continues in the sub-1-carat categories:Rapaport
JewelBuzz is Asia’s First Digital Jewellery Media & India’s No.1 B2B Jewellery Magazine, published by AM Media House. Since 2016, we’ve been the trusted source for jewellery news, market trends, trade insights, exhibitions, podcasts, and brand stories, connecting jewellers, retailers, and industry professionals worldwide.