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Thrissur Retailers’ Connect for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 Sees Encouraging Response
The Event Resulted In 50 On-The-Spot AVR Registrations, Underlining The Strong Interest Among Thrissur Retailers
GJEPC, with support from Jewellery Manufacturers Association (JMA), organised a Retailers’ Connect programme in Thrissur, Kerala, that drew an encouraging response from the local jewellery trade. The event was attended by 85 retail jewellers.
Naheed Sunke, Assistant Director – National Events, GJEPC, briefed participants on the Council’s key initiatives, industry support services, and trade facilitation efforts.
Deepa Rajendran, Coordinator – Kerala, GJEPC, highlighted the opportunities available at IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, which will be held at JWCC, BKC from 5th to 9th August 2026 and BEC, Goregaon from 6th to 10th August 2026. She also outlined the benefits of the Advance Visitor Registration (AVR) packages and guided retailers through the registration process.
Murali Ayyar, Category Head – Retail Trade, De Beers India, presented the INDRA initiative and its potential benefits for the jewellery industry.
The event resulted in 50 on-the-spot AVR registrations, underlining the strong interest among Thrissur retailers in participating in the forthcoming edition of IIJS Bharat Premiere.
A key outcome of the programme was JMA’s request for a Parichay Card Camp at its premises, with the association assuring participation from 500–700 members and workers. In addition, arrangements were initiated to reserve over 30 rooms in a budget hotel for JMA members planning to visit the show.
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JGTD Opens In Dubai Today As Industry Races To Lock In Peak Season Orders
JGTD Delivers Three Days Of B2B Sourcing Across Fine Jewellery, Gemstones and Technology, With Buyers Wrapping Up Year-End Purchasing and 2027 Inventory
Middle East’s premier B2B sourcing platform, the Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD) fair, opened its fifth edition on Tuesday at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) in Expo City. Running through October 29 the three-day event arrives at a critical calendar juncture as global trade buyers race to lock in peak year-end orders and finalize 2027 inventory strategies.
Jointly organized by Informa Markets and Italian Exhibition Group SpA (IEG), the fair hosts nearly 300 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and regions. Sourcing buyers from over 100 international markets are visiting dedicated regional pavilions—including Hong Kong, India, Italy, Thailand, and Türkiye—focusing on fine jewellery, diamonds, gemstones, and manufacturing technology.
Co-located as part of the second Dubai Diamond Week (October 26–29), the event works in tandem with the 7th Dubai Diamond Conference to translate high-level industry discussions directly into trade order contracts on the show floor.
Organizers and key partners—including the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and the Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG)—highlighted the show’s role in reinforcing Dubai’s position as an indispensable strategic hub for global jewellery commerce amid ongoing market volatility.
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