The 4th edition of SILVER SHOW OF INDIA (SSI) – India’s Biggest Silver Specific Trade Show held at Bengaluru from 15-17 December 2023 was an astounding success. SSI was all about serious buyers, brisk business; the show was truly instrumental in providing a big boost to the silver jewellery and artefacts segment.

The SSI was formally inaugurated by Chief Guest M Chandra Sekhar, IPS , Addl DGP- Internal Security Division, Bengaluru along with Guest of Honour   T A Sharavana, MLC, Govt of Karnataka.

Present at the inauguration were Suresh Ganna, President -JAB, Srikanth Kari, Chairman KJF,Dr Chetan Kumar Mehta, Chairman, Organization Committee SSI, National VP, IBJA and VP-JAB, Bipin Mehta,Hon Secretary -JAB, Tushar RV, Hon Treasurer-JAB, Praveen K Oswal, Jt Sec JAB alongwith board members and mentors of JAB– and  stalwarts and dignitaries of the GJ industry.

SILVER SHOW OF INDIA is organized and promoted by GES India Inc. SSI is presented by JAB and supported by IBJA and KJF, Bangalore.

Silver Show of India saw nearly 300 exhibitors participating in the event. There was an overwhelming response from the trade with around 10,000 visitors from Karnataka and across the country including silver hubs like Rajkot and Agra.

Dr Chetan Kumar Mehta, Chairman, Organization Committee SSI said, “The response was overwhelming with over 10, 000 visitors from across the country. The success of the show underlines the fact that SSI is one of the premium jewellery trade shows in the country. The range and variety of products, the master craftsmanship and artistry on display is truly astounding. I thank the exhibitors, retailers, trade associations and every well-wisher who has contributed to the success of SSI.”

Nishtashri Srinivasan, Director at Emerald Jewels Industries India Ltd said “ We are always excited to be at SSI, the true platform for silver jewellery . SSI is the show that that has given recognition to the jewellery industry.”

Nitesh Jain, Purple Jewels said “WE thank GES, JAB for giving silver jewellery a platform like SSI. We thank them for getting us out of our shell; out of the shadow of gold jewellery.”

SSI was astounding with its wide range and variety of silver jewellery and artefacts.  All categories of silver jewellery, from mass to premium were on offer. Also on offer were silver payals, kamarpathi, temple jewellery, idols, mandirs, utensils and exquisite silver artefacts and masterpieces.

There was a buying frenzy, with some exhibiting manufacturers saying they have huge orders; some said their stock was exhausted in the first two days.

Visitors from across the country said that they had a great experience – thrilled to be at SSI. They were astounded by great variety at SSI– fantastic artisanship and marvellous, never seen before designs.

Silver trade shows like SSI have contributed in driving the growth of silver jewellery and artefacts. A cross section of retailers at SSI said that they will now have to place a greater focus on silver which was not done before and present it to customers in an interesting manner.

SSI has given silver the prominence it deserves and put the spotlight on silver. Exhibitors and visitors alike expressed that this is silver’s moment. Some other comments included: Silver is versatile; it is a trendsetter, it is a fashion statement. The future of silver is bright.

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SSI SUFI NIGHT: A scintillating evening of networking, music and glam

The soul stirring sufi singers, their energetic renditions set the stage for a great evening. The evening saw exhibitors, visitors and dignitaries of the trade and industry.

SSI SUFI NIGHT was an evening of music, models in dazzling jewellery gracing the ramp, an opportunity to meet up with friends, networking for business and more.

It was an evening where the SSI team recognized and honoured all well-wishers, supporters and everyone who contributed to SSIs success.