In a significant step towards enhancing international trade relations, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recently hosted key representatives from the Embassy of India in Hanoi, Vietnam, to discuss collaborative opportunities in the gems and jewellery sector. Mr. S. Chinpau Ngaihte,
Industry luminary Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, visited IIJS Signature on 6th January 2025. During his visit, Mr. Birla was briefed by Mr. Nirav Bhansali, Convener of National Exhibitions, GJEPC and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, about
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Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) had the privilege of hosting a distinguished team from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) on August 21, 2024. The visiting delegation included Mr. Tom Moses, GIA Executive Vice President & Chief Laboratory and Research Officer; Mr. Pritesh Patel,
The Indian gold industry has unveiled the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a new self-regulatory body to foster trust and transparency within the sector. Supported by the World Gold Council, IAGES is designed to boost consumer confidence by promoting fair,
Surat, Gujarat: The Surat Diamond Association’s recent exhibition has turned heads with its display of an 8-carat lab-grown diamond featuring an engraved image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Crafted from a 40-carat diamond by 20 artisans over a month, this masterpiece highlights Surat’s
The Sitapura Gems and Jewellery Industry Association (SGJIA) recently initiated a tree plantation campaign at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC), drawing participation from key industry leaders, including officials from GJEPC. Among the distinguished guests were Mr. Nirmal Bardiya, Regional Chairman –
The leadership team of the GJEPC, including Chairman Mr. Vipul Shah, Vice Chairman Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Executive Director Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, along with Policy Advisor Ms. Monika Mohta, held a meeting with the Honourable Finance Minister, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman today, 13th June. The GJEPC
Gold prices have doubled in the past five years, according to John Reade, Chief Market Strategist at the World Gold Council. The surge, unaffected by the dollar’s value, reflects global crises such as COVID-19 and geopolitical tensions. Reade highlighted gold’s stability amidst market
Fifty years have elapsed since the recovery of the world’s largest octahedral diamond, a remarkable 616-carat Type 1 yellow diamond. Originating from the Dutoitspan Mine in Kimberley, South Africa, the diamond remains untouched, unpolished, and unsold, preserving its legacy spanning generations. Discovered on
