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Grand unveiling of GJIIF 2025 in Chennai
Formal inauguration by Pramod Agarwal Derewala
Gem & Jewellery India International Fair (GJIIF) 2025 was unveiled at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai. The show was formally inaugurated by Chief Guest Shri. Pramod Agarwal ‘Derewala’, Chairman- Derewala Industries and Chairman- National Gems & Jewellery Council of India in the presence of Jayantilal Challani, President, The Jewellers And Diamond Traders Association – Madras.
Present at the inauguration were distinguished guests: Sabarinath, President, Tamil Nadu Jewellers Federation, Santha Kumar, Secretary, MJDTA, Yogesh, Treasurer MJDTA, Ravindran, Secretary, TNJF, Manoharan, Treasurer, TNJF, Shantilal, State Chief, Andhra Association, Chetan Kumar Mehta, President, Jewellers Association, Bengaluru, Surendran, AKGSMA.
Distinguished overseas Visitor Partners from Malaysia present were Datuk Abdul Rasull Bin Abdul Razak, President, Malaysia Indian Goldsmith and Jewellers Association, Dato Wira Louis Ng, President, Malaysia Gold Association. Also present was Wan Ahmad Tarmizi, Trade Consul, Malaysian Consulate -Trade Section. Representing United Exhibitions were VK Manoj, Project Director, United Exhibitions, Mohandas, CEO, United Exhibitions

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FGLOC to host inaugural Gold Summit in Kochi
Will bring together key industry stakeholders to chart the future roadmap for the gold-loan sector and unlock the potential of gold as a financial asset
The Federation of Gold Loan Companies (FGLOC) will host its inaugural Gold Summit in Kochi on November 17, 2026, bringing together key industry stakeholders to chart the future roadmap for the gold-loan sector and unlock the potential of gold as a financial asset.
The summit aims to strengthen the operational capabilities of gold-loan companies, equipping them to scale efficiently and responsibly. Core discussions will address shared industry challenges while emphasizing corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and sustainable business practices.
Bringing together prominent voices from across the financial ecosystem, the event will examine the evolving role of gold in modern finance, emerging market opportunities, and strategies to expand credit access to underserved populations.
​Key areas of deliberation include:
- ​Policy and regulatory developments
- ​Responsible lending and consumer protection
- ​Corporate governance and transparency
- ​Technological advancements and sustainable growth
Prominent industry leaders scheduled to participate include George Alexander Muthoot, Executive Vice-Chairman of Muthoot Finance; Thomas John Muthoot, Chairman and Managing Director of Muthoot FinCorp; and V.P. Nandakumar, Chairman and Managing Director of Manappuram Finance.
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