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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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SIBA Launches Newly Elected Team, Unveils Vision For Stronger South India Bullion Trade With The Launch Of Logo & Website
The South India Bullion Association (SIBA) formally launched and inaugurated its newly elected team at a gathering held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Chennai, on September 27, 2026.
Surabi Karthik of Surabi Bullion, Coimbatore, took charge as President, alongside Ankit Jain of DP Gold Pvt Ltd as Secretary, Mukesh Badola of AMS Bullion as Executive Vice President and K. Srinivasulu of SLN Bullion as Treasurer.
The inauguration was attended by prominent industry representatives. Chief Guest, Rajesh Rokde , Chairman, GJC, Avinash Gupta, Vice Chairman, GJC, Ashok Gautam, MD & CEO, IIBX, were listed as the Chief Guest and Guests of Honour for the occasion.
The Special Guests included B. Sabarinath, President, Tamil Nadu Jewellery Federation and Coimbatore Jewellery Association; Jayanthilal Challani, President, The Jewellers & Diamond Traders Association, Madras; and Ashok Kumar Jain, Charter President, Chennai Wholesale Jewellers Association at the launch of Official Website – SIBA.
The event also featured B. Muthuvenkatram, President, Coimbatore Jewellery Manufacturers Association; Senthil Srinivasan, President, Gold Bullion Association, Coimbatore; and V K Manoj, Project Director, United Exhibitions, among the eminent guests who unveiled the logo of SIBA.
The programme included the inauguration of elected members, felicitation of guests and members, the launch of SIBA’s official website and logo, and keynote addresses by industry leaders.
With the theme “One United Force”, SIBA brings together bullion houses across five states, with a stated focus on unity, trust, knowledge, discipline, industry representation and collective growth.
Surabi Karthik Surabi Bullion Coimbatore, TN Elected President-
“Driving unity, trust and progress in the bullion industry across South India.” With a vision for a stronger and more collaborative ecosystem, we continue to inspire collective growth, excellence and meaningful connections across the industry. Our next-generation programme is dedicated to the sons, daughters and young dealers entering the bullion trade, empowering the future generation to carry forward the standards, values and legacy of the industry and lead these businesses into the future.

Rajesh Rokde, Chairman, GJC__

“SIBA has the potential to grow beyond South India and emerge as a strong national force for the bullion industry. In a changing market, we have two choices—to complain about change or to understand it and turn it into an opportunity. The future of our industry lies in unity, trust, compliance and collective action. Just as individual grains of soil come together to form a brick, bricks build walls, walls build homes and communities, our collective strength can build a stronger industry and a stronger nation. The journey has just begun—the sky is yet to be seen.”
Avinash Gupta, Vice Chairman, GJC __
“As GJC, we are proud to welcome SIBA as a new organisation and wish it tremendous growth. The bullion industry has evolved from being built on trust alone to one where trust must be supported by strong compliance. With increasing challenges around purity, cash transactions and regulatory scrutiny, it is essential for bullion dealers to follow KYC and PMLA guidelines diligently and minimise cash transactions. At the same time, technology must serve the trade responsibly.

B2B and B2C markets have different requirements, and bullion trading platforms should ensure that trade-specific pricing remains accessible to verified traders. Strong compliance, responsible technology and collective effort will be key to building a more transparent and sustainable bullion industry.”
The inauguration marked a new chapter for SIBA as it seeks to build a stronger, more informed and collaborative bullion ecosystem across South India.
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