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GJIIF Chennai 2023 concludes on a high note with record breaking footfall
The Gem and Jewellery India International Fair (GJIIF), India’s largest B2B exhibition for South Indian Jewellery, concluded on a positive note in Chennai with aisles full of buyers consistently on all 3 days of the show placing their orders to meet the demand during the upcoming festival and wedding season. It was held at the famous Chennai Trade Centre from Friday, 29 September to Sunday, 1 October 2023.
GJIIF was organised by The Jewellers & Diamonds Traders Association – Madras in association with Tamil Nadu Jewellers Federation and managed by India’s leading exhibition management company United Exhibitions. GJIIF is one of the most sought-after gems and jewellery show with display of jewellery specific to south Indian markets and this edition one of the largest till date with participants from across India showcasing their finest jewellery collections to the best of the jewellery buyers interested in sourcing South Indian Jewellery.
GJIIF is growing faster while holding its niche for South Indian Jewellery Markets with an year on year growth equating itself to few prominent jewellery shows of India by holding bigger and better shows every year. It is a great platform for the Indian jewellery market – right from the manufacturers, wholesalers who are dealing in jewellery suited for South markets and has gained prominence from the retailers to source the widest range of South Indian Jewellery Designs under one roof.
The festive edition of the show had great footfall and played host to over 13000+ trade visitors. The show was spread across an area of 200,000+ square feet and 760 booths of B2B display. The perfect timing of the show, which coincides with the festive and wedding season, witnessed a Positive response from both the visitors and exhibitors. There has been an extremely overwhelming response from the buyers who were impressed by the wide variety of latest gold, diamond and silver jewellery collections at the show. The breathtaking and sparkling jewellery collection managed to enthrall the visitors who had come from different parts of the country to be a part of this beautiful show.
I am happy that the entire jewellery industry attended our show and all three days went well. All the exhibitors are really happy as they could meet some of the best prospective buyers. The visitors came in large numbers and we witnessed good business happening. It’s a good omen for the forthcoming festive and wedding season and I look forward to a great season ahead of us” said Jayantilal Challani, President MJDTA & Convener, GJIIF.
“Both the visitors and the exhibitors have been excited about this show. I have been going around and everyone is so happy and satisfied. A lot of effort has been put in to bring this show to the next level. We have tried to provide all possible comfort to the visitors as well as the exhibitors. I am sure it is going to be a prosperous season from here on. It feels amazing. I am so thankful to everyone.” Said VK Manoj, Project Director, United Exhibitions – The Show managers for GJIIF.
The latest and trendy jewellery designs caught the attention of the buyers who came with the mindset to purchase for the forthcoming season. They expressed their great happiness in finding a good range of jewellery to stock up just before the impending festive season.
“I am exceedingly happy to see the response to the show. It’s mind-boggling even though there is another show happening simultaneously. The visitors have been very appreciative of our designs which have been stocked as per the current trend in the market. Most of the visitors that visited our stall were from across the south Indian market. We are looking forward to a fruitful festive and wedding season.” Said. Nikhil Pamecha, Director, Super Gold
Those who came to seek knowledge were also extremely happy with the quality knowledge-based sessions held during the three days of GJIIF. On day 1, the main attraction was been the
India Lab-grown Diamond Conclave with its theme and sessions based on “Building the Value Chain for a Brighter Future”. Some of the most eminent industry speakers delved into various informative topics like consumer awareness, retail strategy, pricing strategy, ethics, sustainability, and the challenges and opportunities for the lab-grown diamonds segment. . Jayantilal Challani, President, MJDTA and Convener of GJIIF, welcomed the panel of speakers which comprised of Arnav Mehta, MD, Star Blue Jewels, Anup Zaveri, Director, Real Illusion LLP, Apoorva Deshingkar, Sr. Director, Education & Market Development, GIA India, and Mr. Hemant Shah, Independent Consultant and Partner, Alcraftist who gave an overview of the lab-grown diamonds industry and India’s position in it.
The other set of delegate speakers consisted of. Pooja Sheth Madhavan, Founder & MD, Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds, Miraj Patel, CSO, Greenlab Diamonds LLP Nirav Jogani, Director & Vice Chairman, RSM Astute & Lemon Consultech Groups, and Subbu, Editor, The New Jeweller International Media Group & Diamond Mirror. They brainstormed on LGD jewellery retail evolution and ESG.
It is amazing to know that lab-grown diamonds have been positively imbibed in the industry and hold a great future. India has a good share in the world market and has all the expertise to become a pioneer in this segment. In these times when it is becoming difficult to extract natural diamonds from the mines, the lab-grown diamonds are filling up the need with their beauty.
At the Shining Stars Awards & Networking Nite held at Hotel Hyatt Regency, dignitaries and who’s who of the gems and jewellery industry came under one roof for this glittering event. It was a pleasure to see everyone cheering the Young Achievers and Icons of the Industry being felicitated for their contribution to the development of the trade.
The evening was quite sizzling with everyone enjoying the cultural activities that were performed by renowned artists. . Mithun Sacheti, Founder, Caratlane was recognised with Pride of India Award and . AV Jos, Chairman, Jos Alukkas Group was felicitated with Lifetime Achievement Award amidst the presence of Alukkas entire family and the top brass of Indian Jewellery Industry. . Nirav Bhansali, . Jayantilal Challani, . Santha Kumar, . Mahender Tayal, . Ba Ramesh, . K Surendran, . Yogesh Kothari, . VK Manoj, . Mohandas Kulasekaran, . Surendra Mehta, . Vijay Kumar were amongst the guests at the starry networking evening.
Days 2 and 3 witnessed an equally exciting number of visitors who expressed their satisfaction to be at the show which had so much to offer them. “As the convener of this show, I would like to thank all the people involved. The exhibitors for their support, the visitors for their enthusiasm, and all the industry dignitaries who visited the show.
On Day 2 there was a panel discussion named Retail Jewellery Master Class which was moderated by Gold Guru . Santha Kumar, Proprietor, S R Jewellery, Chennai. The prominent speakers for this discussion were . AS Sriram, Director, ANS Jewelry, . Imtiaz Ahamed, Director, LKS Jewellers, . Gandhi Khabiya, Sumangali Jewellery, Pallipattu, . Karthik K, Founder & Partner, Surabi Jewels Partner, . S Selvam, Founder, Sri Krishna Nagai Maligai, . Aathama Valli Nathan, Partner, Sri Valli Vilas Jewellery and . Sripal Challani, Partner, Challani Jewellery Mart, Chennai.
The second session was continued with Executive Committee meeting and Annual General Body Meeting of Tamilnadu Jewellers Federation attended by all the leaders of the state associations which was a talk of the town.
Day 3 concluded with a panel discussion on the benefits of the PM – Vishwakarma Yojana Scheme for jewellery artisans attended by the officials from MSME department All of the keynote speakers brought out the essence of the industry and spoke very well for its betterment and followed by Porkollar Maamani Awards & Scholarships (for artisans) presented by the MJDTA and followed by valedictory function.
The three-day show brought together the entire industry and concluded with an appreciative valedictory function recognizing the contributions of the various committee members & felicitating the heroes who were unsung and worked from behind the screens to bring this event to such a humongous success. It is through their hard work and effort that a show of this big a magnitude taking place edition after edition.
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India’s Jewellery Exports Targeted At USD 100 Billion: WGC
Over The Next 5 To 7 Years, Nearly 20 To 25% Of India’s Gold Consumption Could Come From Domestic Mines.
The 14th edition of the Delhi Jewellery & Gem Fair (DJGF) 2026, organised by Informa Markets in India, concluded at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, brought together 650+ exhibitors, 3,000+ jewellery brands and 150,000+ designs under one roof. The three-day B2B exhibition, held from September 26–28, 2026, witnessed participation from jewellery manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, exporters and allied industry professionals from across India.
The grand expo was inaugurated by esteemed dignitaries including Chief Guest, Shri Praveen Khandelwal, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha; Pramod Derawala, Chairman, NJGCI ; Sachin Jain, Regional CEO-India, World Gold Council; Ramavtar Verma, Chairman, TBJA; Naveen Kumar Jindal, Senior Chairman, TBJA; Pankaj Arora, National President, AIJGF; David Lynn, CEO, inD; alongside Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India; and Pallavi Mehra, Senior Group Director, Informa Markets in India.
Addressing the need to strengthen the competitiveness and export potential of the jewellery industry, Shri Praveen Khandelwal, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, said:
“India’s gems and jewellery sector exports approximately Rs 2.5 lakh crore worth of goods against imports of around Rs 1.65 lakh crore, reflecting its strong export orientation and contribution to the country’s trade. As we work towards the government’s 2030 export ambitions, the industry must strengthen the journey from ‘Vocal for Local’ to ‘Local to Global’ through investment, skill development and greater value addition.
Equally important is recognising and upskilling our artisans, whose craftsmanship directly contributes to product quality and global competitiveness. Building their capabilities will help Indian jewellery become more competitive and strengthen its presence across international markets.”
Highlighting the growth opportunities for India’s jewellery sector and the need to strengthen the value chain, Pramod Derawala, Chairman, National Jewellery & Gemstone Council of India (NJGCI), said:
“India’s jewellery sector has significant growth potential across manufacturing and exports, supported by government initiatives and greater market access through FTAs. Countries with which India has signed FTAs import nearly USD 55 billion worth of jewellery, while India’s share is around USD 8 billion, indicating considerable scope for expansion. Rising gold prices are also shifting consumer preferences towards lightweight jewellery, while over 90% of high-value jewellery purchases continue through physical retail.
As the industry adapts and grows, strengthening value addition and ensuring better livelihoods and social security for skilled workers must remain a priority. Platforms such as the Delhi Jewellery and Gems Fair help bring the industry together to strengthen the ecosystem and support sustainable growth.”
Sachin Jain, Regional CEO, India, World Gold Council said:
“India’s gold and jewellery industry has significant opportunities ahead as the country progresses towards Viksit Bharat 2047, with the economy expected to grow from USD 4.5 trillion to USD 30 trillion. India is already the world’s leading gold jewellery market, and the Swarnim Udaan 2047 roadmap outlines the industry’s growth potential. Over the next 5 to 7 years, nearly 20 to 25% of India’s gold consumption could come from domestic mines, while jewellery exports are targeted at USD 100 billion. With nearly 31,000 tonnes of gold held by Indian households and a median age of 28 years, financialization, innovation and evolving consumer demand can unlock greater economic value.
Platforms such as the Delhi Jewellery and Gems Fair encourage industry collaboration and knowledge exchange, helping strengthen India’s capabilities to serve and shape the global jewellery market.”
Highlighting the business opportunities emerging from the platform, Ramavtar Verma, Chairman, The Bullion & Jewellers Association (TBJA), said:
“With nearly 600 to 650 exhibitors bringing together gold, diamond, silver and specialised jewellery alongside technology and industry solutions, DJGF reflects the scale and diversity of India’s jewellery trade. Such platforms are increasingly important for generating business opportunities, strengthening sourcing and trade networks, and connecting manufacturers, retailers, craftsmen and brands. The integration of design, technology and craftsmanship will be critical as the industry responds to changing consumer preferences and builds new avenues for growth.”
Speaking about the structure and business realities of India’s jewellery sector, Naveen Kumar Jindal, Senior Chairman, The Bullion & Jewellers Association (TBJA), said:
“India’s jewellery industry has a substantial unorganised base, with Delhi alone having nearly 45,000 to 50,000 people working in this segment, while the gold artisan workforce across the country is estimated at around 5 lakh. With margins in the volume business as low as 1.5 to 2%, jewellers need to continuously focus on design, craftsmanship, affordability and operational efficiency. Exhibitions such as DJGF, with participation from India and overseas, provide access to new designs, products and ideas that can help businesses remain competitive and identify new growth opportunities.”
Focusing on greater representation for small and medium-sized jewellers, Pankaj Arora, National President, All India Jewellers & Goldsmith Federation (AIJGF), said:
“Over the past five years, we have worked consistently to bring the concerns and business realities of small and medium-sized jewellers to the forefront. It is important that their challenges are adequately represented in discussions with the government and reflected in the policy ecosystem. Platforms such as DJGF further strengthen industry dialogue by bringing stakeholders together and giving businesses an opportunity to collectively discuss issues that affect their growth.”
Speaking on India’s growing role in the global jewellery market, David Lynn, CEO, inD, said:
“India combines strong consumer demand, manufacturing depth and craftsmanship with an increasingly global outlook. The country exported USD 27.7 billion of gems and jewellery in 2025-26, with the UAE alone accounting for USD 8.7 billion, while studded gold jewellery exports grew 60% and silver jewellery exports by more than 50%. As high gold prices shift demand towards lightweight, studded and design-led jewellery, the opportunity lies in creating greater value through design, technology, craftsmanship and stronger brands. With international buyers from 14 countries participating at DJGF, the platform is helping connect India’s manufacturing capabilities with new buyers, markets and business opportunities globally.”
Speaking on the occasion, Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India, said:
DJGF 2026 reflects these evolving market dynamics by bringing together a diverse jewellery and allied industry ecosystem, creating opportunities for businesses to discover new collections, explore technology and manufacturing solutions and engage with potential partners. With its focus on sourcing, retail, innovation and knowledge exchange, the exhibition provides a platform for the industry to respond to changing demand while identifying new avenues for business growth and collaboration.”
Commenting on changing consumer preferences amid sustained high gold prices, Atul Jain, General Secretary, Delhi Jewellers Association, said:
“Consumers have largely absorbed the higher gold prices, but buying behaviour has clearly evolved, with more than 50% of retail business now coming through old gold jewellery exchange. Demand is shifting towards lightweight designs with lower gold weight or caratage, while coloured gemstones are seeing wider acceptance and design remains central to purchase decisions.
Gen Y and Gen Z are increasingly gravitating towards minimalistic jewellery, while global fashion trends are reaching markets such as India, China and New York almost simultaneously through digital influence. Indian manufacturing today is at par with the best globally, and we expect DJGF to reflect the same standards of design, innovation and craftsmanship seen at leading international jewellery shows.”
Carrying forward its 14-year legacy as the region’s quintessential B2B market platform, DJGF 2026 has reaffirmed its iconic status as the “Apna Delhi Wala Show.” Perfectly timed ahead of the upcoming festive and wedding buying rush, this year’s edition delivers an expanded buyer program and unprecedented product diversity to empower Northern India’s retail ecosystem.
DJGF 2026 continues to receive strong support from leading regional and national trade associations, including The Bullion & Jewellers Association Delhi (TBJA), Karol Bagh Jewellers Association, Delhi Jewellers Association, Mumbai Wholesale Gold Jewellers Association, Maliwara Jewellers Association, Dariba Jewellers Association, All India Jewellers & Goldsmith Federation (AIJGF), and Gurugram Jewellers Association, further reinforcing its credibility and trade reach across the ecosystem.
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