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GJS Diwali ends on a successful note; receive an overwhelming response
The jewellery industry’s most premium B2B Expo, #HumaraApnaShow, India Gem and Jewellery Show (GJS), was organized by the apex industry body, the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), from 30th September 2023 to 3rd October 2023, at the prestigious Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai. The four-day event was inaugurated by the honourable Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Ramesh Bais, and was attended by over 400 exhibitors, with over 800 stalls, 250 international guests, and more than 10,000 visitors.
The glittering ceremony also coincided with IDT Gemological Laboratories Worldwide presenting the gems and jewellery sector’s most important networking evening, GJS Nite, on 30th September 2023. This event helped provide a platform for professionals and newcomers in the jewellery industry to network and build relationships with established industry leaders and experts. The sparkling GJS Nite also featured several glamorous celebrities like Soha Ali Khan, Saiee Manjrekar, Shazahn Padamse, Ridhima Pandit walking the ramp to showcase leading jewellery brands. The GJS Nite event highlighted trending jewellery items, which remained the topmost attraction of the event.
In a memorable occasion for innovative jewellers who have truly made a difference in the industry, GJC organized industry’s biggest award show, National Jewellery Awards (NJA) – to honour leaders of all sectors throughout the jewellery value chain. The 12th edition of NJA awarded several jewellery entrepreneurs across all categories to encourage recipients for a better future ahead.
Shri Saiyam Mehra, Chairman, GJC, and Convener, GJS stated, “With the successful organization of GJS Diwali Edition 2023, we are convinced that it has become the industry’s biggest and widest expo. Our premium B2B expo proudly involves all sectors of the industry and provides a platform to discover new designs and provide better reach to exhibitors and visitors.
GJS has generated a business of 25 tonnes in gold jewellery and an overall business of Rs 18000 crores which includes Couture, Loose stones, Diamonds, and Machinery section.
We thank all the guests for visiting and exhibiting in our Diwali Edition and we urge the industry players to be a part of our upcoming editions. We also thank our sponsors, partners, delegates, and associates who cooperated with us to make the GJS Diwali Edition such a remarkable event. It was a wonderful experience for all of us.”
Shri Rajesh Rokde, Vice-Chairman, GJC, and Co-Convener, GJS said, “GJS is appreciated and encouraged for its role in stimulating networking and business growth. Nurturing creativity and craftsmanship, and providing networking opportunities,is the core objective of GJS. We heartily thank all our visitors and exhibitors for being a part of and making the GJS Diwali Edition a success.
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GJC and SGL Partner to Launch Dedicated SGL Pavilion at GJS Diwali Edition 2026
40-booth Pavilion to Spotlight Diamond Certification, Innovation and Industry Collaboration.
The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) and SGL (Solitaire Gemmological Laboratories) have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the SGL Pavilion at the GJS Diwali Edition 2026, scheduled from 2nd to 4th October 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.
The dedicated SGL Pavilion, comprising 40 booths, will bring together leading diamond manufacturers alongside an immersive SGL Experience Zone, creating a unique destination that celebrates innovation, certification excellence, and trust within the gem and jewellery industry.
The MoU was signed by Saiyam Mehra, Convener, GJS & IPC, and Chirag Soni, Co-Founder & Director, SGL, in the presence of Avinash Gupta, Vice Chairman, GJC, Mitesh Dhorda, National Secretary, GJC, and Rahul Vasani, Business Development Manager, SGL Dubai.
Designed as more than an exhibition space, the SGL Pavilion will provide manufacturers, retailers, buyers, and trade visitors with an opportunity to engage with SGL’s latest innovations in diamond certification, grading technology, and quality assurance while connecting with some of the industry’s most progressive diamond manufacturers.
The collaboration reflects the shared commitment of GJC and SGL to strengthen transparency, foster business opportunities, and elevate consumer confidence across the jewellery industry.
GJC and SGL also extend their appreciation to Anil Prabhakar, Salesman Turned Storyteller, for facilitating this collaboration and playing a key role in bringing this partnership to fruition.
Rajesh Rokde, Chairman, GJC, said:
“GJS has consistently brought together the most important stakeholders of the jewellery industry under one roof. Our partnership with SGL further strengthens this vision by introducing a dedicated pavilion focused on certification, innovation, and trust. We are confident the SGL Pavilion will become one of the key highlights of the GJS Diwali Edition 2026 while creating significant value for exhibitors and visitors alike.”
Saiyam Mehra, Convener – GJS & IPC, said:
“Preparations for the GJS Diwali Edition are in full swing, and the excitement across the industry is tremendous. This edition will feature over 350 exhibitors, approximately 700 booths, and welcome more than 15,000 trade visitors from India and overseas. The SGL Pavilion will add a unique dimension to the exhibition by bringing together trendsetting diamond manufacturers within a dedicated space, creating new business opportunities and meaningful industry connections.”
Chirag Soni, Co-Founder & Director, SGL, said:
“The SGL Pavilion has been envisioned as an extension of the SGL Experience, a space where the industry can come together to discover innovation, engage with cutting-edge technology, and build meaningful business relationships. From our Experience Centres to our latest advancements in diamond screening and certification, we are committed to creating platforms that educate, inspire confidence, and strengthen the jewellery ecosystem. We look forward to welcoming the industry to experience SGL like never before at GJS Diwali Edition 2026.”
Avinash Gupta, Vice Chairman, GJC, said:
“Strategic collaborations like this reinforce GJC’s commitment to promoting innovation, transparency, and sustainable growth across the Indian gem and jewellery industry. Our partnership with SGL further enhances the value proposition of GJS while creating new opportunities for businesses across the jewellery ecosystem.”
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