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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.
T.Gold, the leading B2B trade show for jewellery technology by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), will run from January 16th to 20th, 2026, concurrently with Vicenzaoro. The event highlights how advanced machinery is crucial for optimizing costs, especially with rising gold prices, and promoting sustainable production across the gold and jewellery supply chain.
Key Highlights:
- Dates & Location: January 16-20, 2026, at the Vicenza Expo Centre (Hall 9), alongside Vicenzaoro January.
- Focus: Showcase of machinery and technology that enables industrial and artisan producers to optimize raw material costs (e.g., micro-casting, waste recovery) and ensure environmental respect (sustainability).
- IEG’s View (Matteo Farsura): Technology, including additive manufacturing and digitalization, is transforming the sector by increasing company margins and making production more sustainable. IEG is developing a “comprehensive technology agenda” to boost competitiveness globally.
- Exhibitors: 170 companies from 16 countries, with 40% being foreign exhibitors (led by Germany, Switzerland, Turkey, India, and the US).
- Product Sectors: Six main areas (alloy treatment, prototyping, advanced mechanics, laser welding, precious metal recovery, tools) plus cutting-edge fields like 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and advanced automation.
- Made in Italy Leadership (Massimo Poliero, AFEMO): Italian jewellery mechanics is a global leader, generating an estimated €1 billion in turnover, with member companies of AFEMO (Jewellery Manufacturing Machinery Exporters) accounting for about 70% of total exports. Key export markets are Eastern regions (Turkey, India, South-East Asia).
ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP’S TECHNOLOGY AGENDA
From September 2026, when the Expo Centre’s new central hall will be fully operational, IEG will also complete its technology agenda. Vicenza will become an international hub for gold and precious metal technology thanks to a second annual edition of T.Gold, which will extend the range of technical content on offer, further enrich the workshop and seminar programme, and provide greater continuity to collaborations with leading technology players. This special agenda, which alternates between T.Gold, Oroarezzo and JGT in Dubai, will be joined every other year by the vertical events Jewellery Technology Forum, which will be back in September 2026, and The Vicenza Symposium, which, after its debut last September with an extremely high international turnout, will return in September 2027.
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