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APGJF 2025 opens in Vijayawada, inaugurated by T G Bharath, AP Industries & Commerce Minister
Show Will Help Vijayawada Strengthen its Position as the Studded Jewellery Hub
Andhra Pradesh’s largest B2B jewellery exhibition ANDHRA PRADESH GEM AND JEWELLERY FAIR (APGJF) 2025 jointly organized by The AP Bullion Gold Silver & Diamonds Merchants Association and United Exhibitions. The Exhibition was inaugurated today by Chief Guest T.G.Bharat, Hon’ble Minister of Industry, Commerce & Food Processing, Govt of Andhra Pradesh. The three-day exhibition will remain open for business at SS Convention Centre, Vijayawada on 21st, 22nd, 23rd November 2025.
Speaking on the occasion Minister Bharat said that on the instructions of Minister Lokesh APIIC is going to inaugurate 1 lakh feet Convention Centre in Amaravathi, which is not only facilitate large gatherings but also use full for National and International exhibitions, Meetings, Seminars etc.
The show brings together many of India’s top and renowned jewellery manufacturers, wholesalers and technology service providers under one roof, providing a much-needed B2B platform for the region that is now emerging as an important hub for studded jewellery. APGJF 2025 has over 350 exhibitors, including about 150+ well-known manufacturers and wholesalers and is spread across 1,00,000+ sq ft expo area.
Kapalavai Vijay Kumar, State President, APBGSDMA, noted that the participation of many well-known manufacturers and wholesalers, and the very large number of pre-registered visitors is an indication that APGJF is moving in the right direction. The show has definitely helped to put Andhra Pradesh, and particularly Vijayawada, into the spotlight adding to the confidence that all those who attend will develop valuable new connections and boost their businesses.
Shantilal Jain-Chief state organizer, APBGSDMA; Sankara Rao Bommisetty– General Secretary, APBGSDMA; Seth Anil Kumar-Treasurer, APBGSDMA; UE project Director V.K.Manoj and CEO Mohandas participated in the inauguration function.
The session saw a power packed panel of experts that comprisedSurendra Mehta, National Secretary- IBJA,Ranjith Singh,Head of Business Development, IIBX, Shweta Dhanak, Director – Vijay Exports,S Thirupathi Rajan, MD Goldsmith Academy, Shivanshu Mehta, SVP & Head Bullion-MCX.The session was moderated by Chirag Seth, Principal Consultant, Metals Focus.
Some salient points made by the panelists:
- Gold prices are not linked to consumer demand. They are linked to central bank buying and ETFs
- Till the banking system doesn’t collapse, gold price will continue to rise
- Jewellers were advised to use a mix of futures and options for risk mitigation
- Given the current situation manufacturers selling on credit or unfavorable deals could be fatal flaw for business.
- Precious metals forecast: Surendra Mehta said he sees gold in 2026 in $4900-5100 range and silver in $90-105.Looking further he said by 2030-2035 gold could touch $18000- 20000 and silver could reach $500. Chirag Seth predicted silver touching $105 this year and gold moving in the $ 5200- $ 5500.
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