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Kirit Bhansali Has Been Appointed As The Nominee Director On The IAGES Board, Effective 11 May 2026
Kirit Bhansali Joins IAGES Board, Bringing Extensive Leadership Experience To Strengthen The Sector’s Growth Vision
Kirit A. Bhansali, Chairman, GJPEC is a well-known personality in the Indian diamond and jewellery industry. He is a partner in Smital Gems, a leading diamond manufacturing company based in Mumbai. With his extensive experience in the field, he has played a significant role in promoting and developing the Indian gem and jewellery industry. He is a Committee Member of the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB).
In the past, he has also served as the Chairman of the Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery (IIGJ). Apart from his business activities, Bhansali is actively involved in various socio-political and educational initiatives. Through his leadership and vision, Bhansali has contributed significantly to the growth and development of the Indian diamond and jewellery industry.
His vast industry experience, deep understanding of the sector, and visionary leadership will further strengthen and drive the mission and objectives of IAGES forward. IAGES warmly welcomes Bhansali on its Board of Directors and looks forward to his valuable guidance and contribution towards the growth of the association and the industry at large.
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Platinum Guild International India Strengthens Consumer Visibility Ahead Of Wedding Season
Launches A Hyperlocal Consumer Visibility Programme Across Key Markets To Drive Consideration For Platinum Jewellery
Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has announced a focused hyperlocal activation programme ahead of the upcoming wedding season, aimed at strengthening consideration for platinum jewellery across key markets. The programme will run from mid-June to mid-July 2026.
Designed to deliver high reach and frequency across premium catchments, the initiative aims to increase visibility for platinum jewellery closer to key consumer decision-making moments. Building on the momentum of Platinum Season of Love and Men of Platinum: Chosen by Mahi, PGI India is extending its consumer engagement efforts through a market-by-market activation approach that brings platinum closer to consumers during an important purchase occasion.
The programme will leverage a mix of digital and phygital platforms, including targeted digital campaigns, intent-based audience targeting, geo-targeted media across premium catchments, MyGate activations in affluent residential communities, and metro branding in Kolkata and Chennai.
The wedding season is an important period for jewellery purchase and gifting. Platinum is increasingly emerging as a meaningful choice for wedding gifting, offering consumers a distinctive way to celebrate important relationships and milestones. Through this hyperlocal programme, the focus is to build visibility where purchase journeys begin, strengthen consideration for platinum jewellery, and support retail partners across key markets as consumers prepare for an important buying season.
The initiative reflects PGI India’s continued commitment to strengthening category relevance for platinum jewellery. By creating high-frequency visibility across key consumer touchpoints, the programme aims to support retail growth during one of the most important buying periods.
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