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IBJA Youth Wing Successfully Hosts IBJA Youth Premier League at Grand Saya Resort

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1 year ago

June 30, 2025

The Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) Youth Wing proudly announced the successful completion of the IBJA Youth Premier League, a two-day cricket extravaganza held on 27th and 28th June 2025 at the picturesque Grand Saya Resort.

The event brought together vibrant and passionate youth members of IBJA from across the industry, promoting camaraderie, wellness, and sportsmanship through the spirit of cricket. Held amidst an atmosphere of excitement and healthy competition, the tournament saw enthusiastic participation, strategic gameplay, and unforgettable moments both on and off the field.

With multiple teams representing different segments of the jewellery and bullion sector, the league format ensured fair play and showcased emerging talent within the community. The matches were conducted professionally, with live commentary, umpiring, and scorekeeping, reflecting the high standards set by the IBJA Youth Wing.

Mr. Prithviraj Kothari President of the IBJA , expressed his gratitude:

“We are delighted with the overwhelming response and sportsmanship displayed by our members. The IBJA Youth Premier League was more than just a cricket tournament—it was a celebration of unity, leadership, and the vibrant energy of the next generation of our industry.”

The Grand Saya Resort provided a perfect backdrop, combining luxury and leisure with a spirit of festivity and engagement. The event concluded with a grand awards ceremony, recognizing the winning team, standout performers, and the collective enthusiasm of all participants.

The IBJA Youth Wing continues to remain committed to fostering professional development, community building, and wellness-driven initiatives for young members of the industry.

In all there were 8 teams with more than 90 players who played 22 matches which included two celebrity matches for sponsors and other members too. Vardhman Lions team was declared the winner of the tournament.

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India’s Consul General To Dubai Visits GJEPC Headquarters

GJEPC briefed CG on the Indian gem and jewellery industry’s scale, global leadership in manufacturing, export outlook and the sector’s roadmap for future growth

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1 day ago

July 25, 2026

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Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Consul General of India to Dubai, visited the GJEPC headquarters in Mumbai on 24^th July for an interaction with industry leaders to gain a deeper understanding of the sector and its engagement with the UAE.

The UAE is India’s largest trading partner in gems and jewellery, with bilateral trade reaching US$33.51 billion in FY2025-26.

The Consul General was welcomed by Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, along with Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman; Manish Jiwani, Convenor – MSME; Ashish Borda, Convenor – PMBD; Mital Doshi, Convenor – BITC; Bharat Ghori, Co-Convenor – MSME; and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC.

GJEPC briefed Mr. Reddy on the Indian gem and jewellery industry’s scale, global leadership in manufacturing, export outlook and the sector’s roadmap for future growth. Discussions also covered GJEPC’s role in trade promotion, policy advocacy, international exhibitions and infrastructure development to strengthen India’s position as a global jewellery manufacturing and trading hub.

Given Dubai’s strategic importance to the industry, the meeting focused on the India-UAE gem and jewellery trade ecosystem, evolving supply chains, trade and logistics, banking and financing, and opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation. The delegation also outlined policy initiatives aimed at enhancing India’s competitiveness in global trading and value addition.

Reddy said the visit provided him with valuable insights into the industry’s priorities and challenges, and expressed his willingness to work closely with GJEPC and the trade to strengthen India’s gem and jewellery partnership with Dubai and the wider UAE.