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Kerala Tourism Minister Inaugurates Kerala Jewellery International Fair 2026 in Kochi
Industry Leaders and Policymakers Come Together At KJIF 2026 To Strengthen Kerala’s Position As A Leading Jewellery Trade Hub.
The Kerala Jewellery International Fair (KJIF) 2026 was formally inaugurated at the Adlux International Convention & Exhibition Centre in Angamaly, Kochi, marking the beginning of one of the region’s most significant gatherings for the gems and jewellery industry.
The event was inaugurated by Chief Guest Sri P. C. Vishnunadh, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism and Culture, Government of Kerala, in the presence of an esteemed line-up of policymakers, industry leaders, and trade representatives from across India.
Guests of Honour included P. K. Kunhalikutty, Hon’ble Minister for Industries and Information Technology, Government of Kerala; P. M. A. Sameer, Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly; and Raju Apsara, President of the Kerala Vyapaari Vyasayi Ekopan Samiti.
Representing leading industry organisations and institutions were Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC); Sachin Jain, Regional CEO, India, World Gold Council; and Kaushlendra Sinha, CEO of the India Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES).
The inauguration ceremony also witnessed the participation of prominent jewellery industry stalwarts, including Varghese Alukka, Managing Director of Jos Alukka; Saiyam Mehra, Immediate Past Chairman of the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC); Sriram, Past President of the Tamil Nadu Jewellers Federation; Balasubramanian from the Madurai Jewellers & Bullion Merchant Association; and Muthu Krishnan from the Coimbatore Jewellers Manufacturers Association.
Senior representatives from the Kerala Gold and Silver Merchants Association (KGSMA), including State President K. Surendran and General Secretary Adv. S. Abdul Nazar, were also present, alongside V. K. Manoj, Director – Projects at United Exhibitions.
Bringing together retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, trade bodies, and policymakers, KJIF 2026 aims to serve as a strategic platform for business networking, product showcases, and discussions on emerging trends shaping the future of the jewellery industry. The fair further reinforces Kerala’s longstanding position as a vital centre for gold jewellery trade, craftsmanship, and innovation in India.
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GJEPC’s Jabalpur IIJS Retailers’ Connect Sees Over 300 Jewellery Trade Members In Attendance
Meet Focused On How IIJS Bharat Is Helping Jewellers Expand Their Businesses While Creating Awareness About Export Opportunities For MSMEs.
GJEPC, in association with the Sarafa Association Jabalpur and the Madhya Pradesh Sarafa Association, organised an IIJS Retailers’ Connect seminar in Jabalpur to showcase how the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Bharat is helping jewellers expand their businesses while creating awareness about export opportunities for MSMEs.
More than 300 members of the jewellery trade attended the seminar, which focused on the business advantages of participating in IIJS and the export support available through GJEPC.
Mithilesh Pandey, Senior Director, GJEPC, outlined the Council’s initiatives to help MSMEs expand exports. He spoke about opportunities through the India International Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX), Dubai, e-commerce platforms such as eBay, international trade fairs, and increasing access to global markets. He also briefed participants on the benefits of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and various MSME schemes and government support available to the industry.
Naheed Sunke, Assistant Director, GJEPC, highlighted the role of IIJS Bharat as one of the industry’s largest sourcing and networking platforms. She explained how the exhibition enables retailers and manufacturers to connect with buyers, discover new products and trends, strengthen business relationships, and access new domestic and international markets.
The programme concluded with an interactive Q&A covering IIJS participation, export procedures, MSME schemes, business expansion strategies, Parichay Cards and health insurance.
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