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GJS April Edition 2024 will cater to 350+ exhibitors, across 600+ booths; 10,000+ visitors expected
The main highlight of the GJS April 2024 Show: the convergence of all range of jewellery players under one roof. Networking events and interactive seminars will facilitate knowledge exchange regarding ongoing jewellery demand trends and the potential for new launches in the upcoming season. All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) is set to host the much-anticipated press conference unveiling details for the 5th edition of its flagship event, India Gems and Jewellery Show (GJS), scheduled from 2nd to 5th April 2024, at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Esteemed members of the board of directors will be present to share insights into this highly anticipated event.
Renowned as #HumaraApnaShow, the GJS is a B2B exhibition which has solidified its reputation as a ‘must-attend’ for those seeking future growth opportunities within the industry.
The show will cater to 350+ exhibitors, across 600+ booths, 10,000 plus visitors, and 2,000 plus Room – nights for the premium buyers. GJS consists exhibitors of Gold Jewellery, Diamond / Studded Jewellery, Couture & Antique Jewellery, Silver Jewellery and Artifacts, Lab Grown Diamonds, Gemstones, Allied and Machinery.
GJC has diligently ensured that every aspect of the event is meticulously organized, with arrangements such as complimentary meals provided at the venue to ensure attendees’ comfort and convenience. Additionally, a dedicated prayer room has been set up to accommodate the spiritual needs of participants.
Moreover, the GJS April 2024 Show is poised to serve as the premier platform for unveiling new designs and fashion trends, attracting corporates, chain stores, and individual retailers from both India and abroad.
Saiyam Mehra, Chairman of GJC and Convenor of GJS April 2024 Show, expressed, “Positioned as the ultimate sourcing platform for new designs and fashion trends, the GJS April 2024 show caters to jewellers of all scales. It promises to offer a state-of-the-art environment for visitors to explore innovative and trendsetting jewellery collections, fostering healthy sales growth. The Show is timed strategically before Gudi Padwa and Akshaya Tritiya, creating an ideal opportunity for retailers to explore and immerse themselves in trendsetting designs. Additionally, all precautions for the movement of goods during the Achar Sanhita period have been meticulously implemented, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with regulatory requirements and the exhibition is purely a B2B show with no physical sales.
Rajesh Rokde, Vice Chairman of GJC, said, “The GJS April 2024 presents an excellent opportunity for stakeholders across the jewellery value chain to connect with emerging talents and creative minds. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our exhibitors and attendees, whose active participation has played a pivotal role in the success of the past four editions of GJS – India Gem and Jewellery Show. Our ongoing efforts are steadfastly dedicated to delivering an unparalleled experience to the industry, nurturing domestic business growth.”
Nilesh S Shobhawat, Co-Convenor of GJS and Director of GJC affirmed, “We’ve meticulously crafted our program, conducting thorough analysis of jewellers’ interests and needs, encompassing even the technical intricacies of compliance procedures. With this comprehensive approach, we’re confident that the GJS April 2024 Show will deliver an exceptional experience, surpassing the expectations of jewellers. Additionally, we are conducting the ‘Lets Talk’ Seminar series as part of our GJC Next Gen initiative, further enhancing the engagement and knowledge exchange opportunities at the event.”
GJC is also organising their Gala evening, GJC Nite on 3rd April 2024 at Hotel Sahara Star. Presented by IDT Gemological Laboratories Worldwide, GJC Nite is a perfect platform where the jewellers will be honoured and there would also be the Fashion Show featuring leading Indian models and celebrities showcasing some of India’s finest jewellery creations by renowned jewellers. The supporting partners – De Beers & Laxmi diamonds, with fashion shows from RK Bracelets, Padmavati Chains, Shubham Motiwala Jewellers & Unique Chains.
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Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever opens expanded HRD Antwerp laboratory in Mumbai
HRD Antwerp is increasing its research capacity in Mumbai by 30%. The official opening, which takes place as part of a two-day visit by Prime Minister Bart De Wever to India, marks an important next step in the growth of HRD Antwerp in India
In the presence of Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, HRD Antwerp, Europe’s leading authority in diamond and jewellery grading and a subsidiary of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), officially opened its renovated and significantly expanded laboratory in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai, India. Thanks to the expansion, HRD Antwerp is increasing its research capacity in Mumbai by 30%. The official opening, which takes place as part of a two-day visit by Prime Minister Bart De Wever to India, marks an important next step in the growth of HRD Antwerp in India, one of the world’s leading centres for the trade and cutting of natural diamonds.
For HRD Antwerp, a grading report is not an administrative document but a guarantee of trust, transparency and authenticity. As an independent, neutral party between science, industry and consumer, HRD Antwerp is a worldwide guarantor of objective and reliable diamond and jewellery grading, a principle the organisation has upheld since its founding. HRD Antwerp was established in 1973 and has been active in India since 2012. Today it serves around 1,500 clients there, including jewellery manufacturers and retailers, as well as companies that produce and trade cut diamonds.
The Indian branch now accounts for 59% of HRD Antwerp’s total group revenue and is expected to grow by 15.4% this year, compared with a projected growth of 12.6% for the group as a whole. Jewellery grading is an important growth driver in this respect: as much as 47% of HRD Antwerp’s total revenue increase comes from that segment.
“As the authority in grading reports for natural diamonds and diamond jewellery, and in research into natural diamonds, we are already firmly established in India today”, says Paul De Wachter, CEO of HRD Antwerp. “India remains the world’s most important centre for diamond cutting. For a diamond laboratory such as HRD Antwerp, which provides cut natural diamonds with an independent and objective grading report, it is therefore essential to keep investing in this market.”
Thanks to the expansion, HRD Antwerp in Mumbai can now examine and grade up to 2,000 diamonds per day, a capacity increase of 30%. To support this additional capacity, HRD Antwerp is recruiting 40 additional employees to work full time. The investment underlines HRD Antwerp’s confidence in the Indian market and strengthens the longstanding cooperation between Belgium and India within the international diamond and jewellery sector.
During the opening, Prime Minister Bart De Wever was given a tour of the renovated office. He was shown the diamond grading process and was able to examine a diamond up close himself using a microscope. The demonstration was provided by HRD Antwerp’s Indian experts.
Alongside the Prime Minister, also present were Paul De Wachter, CEO of HRD Antwerp, Ramakant Mitkar, Managing Director of HRD Antwerp India, Chirag Shah, Vice Chairman of AWDC, Didier Vanderhasselt, Belgian Ambassador to India, and Frank Geerkens, Consul General of Belgium in Mumbai.
Paul De Wachter, CEO of HRD Antwerp: “The visit of our Prime Minister underlines the importance of cooperation between Belgium and India within the global diamond sector. India and Antwerp together form two indispensable links in the international diamond chain. With this expansion, we are investing not only in additional capacity, but above all in the future of our cooperation with the Indian diamond and jewellery sector.”
Bart De Wever, Prime Minister of Belgium wrote the following message in HRD Antwerp’s guestbook during his visit: ” Sicut adamas fulget, ita fiducia inter gentes monet. As a diamond shines, so trust endures between nations “
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