Celebrating the Next Generation of Jewellery Leaders at IIJS Premiere 2025

India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) proudly recognized 40 of the most promising young professionals under the age of 40 through its prestigious ‘Forty Under 40’ initiative at the IIJS Premiere 2025.

This forward-looking recognition celebrates the dynamic new wave of leadership that is driving the future of India’s gem and jewellery industry — with a bold, fresh vision rooted in innovation, sustainability, and global thinking.

“The Forty Under 40 initiative is our way of recognizing the future of India’s jewellery trade,” said Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC.

“These young leaders are not only shaping their own enterprises but are also inspiring transformation across the entire ecosystem.”

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💡 A Visionary Initiative

Launched to promote Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) and foster entrepreneurship, the Forty Under 40 honours rising stars from across the value chain — including manufacturing, design, retail, technology, and exports.

This initiative stands as a testament to the evolving mindset of the Indian gem and jewellery sector — one that embraces change, values fresh ideas, and empowers youth-led growth.

The honourees exemplify vision and agility, leveraging digital tools, design thinking, and global insights to lead their businesses into a new era.

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🌟 The Celebration

The awardees were felicitated during a special ceremony held at IIJS Premiere 2025, which this year spans two iconic venues:
📍 Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) and
📍 Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), NESCO.

Among the distinguished attendees at the felicitation ceremony were:

• Smt. Khushboo Ranawat, Regional Chairman, Western Region, GJEPC
• Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC
• Smt. Aditi Sunil Tatkare, Minister for Women and Child Development, Government of Maharashtra
• Mr. Nirav Bhansali, Convener, National Exhibitions, GJEPC
• Mr. Sachin Jain, Regional CEO India, World Gold Council

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🏅 2025–2026 ‘Forty Under 40’ Finalists

Here are the 40 exceptional individuals shaping the future of the jewellery industry:

1. Aashni Shah – Gold Star Elite Jewels Private Limited
2. Aayod Jain – Trident Jewels Pvt Ltd
3. Adit Bhansali – Firefly Diamonds
4. Amrit Tayal – Anmol Jewels
5. Aneesh H Kumarr – Indriya – Aditya Birla Jewellery
6. Ankit Agarwal – Sagarmal And Sons Ventures Pvt Ltd
7. Ankita Kothari – Anan Jewels India LLP
8. Ansh Anand – Punjab Jewels
9. Antony Prince – Prince Gold And Diamonds India Pvt. Ltd.
10. Avr Shree Smaran – Avr Swarnamahal Jewelry Limited
11. Deepak Surana – Vijay Gems And Jewellery
12. Dhiaan Srinivas – Emerald Jewel Industry India Limited
13. Dhruval Dholakia – Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt Ltd
14. Dhwnil Vaghani – Roomy Exports
15. Dhyey Mehta – Semsons Tech LLP
16. Gaurav Jain – Maasilver Hub India Pvt Ltd
17. Harshit Garg – Derewala Industries Limited
18. Joita Sen – Senco Gold Artisanship Pvt. Ltd
19. Karan Bothra – Whitefire Diamonds India Pvt Ltd
20. Kashish Gupta – Talla Jewellers Pvt Ltd
21. Khushi Ganna – Vishwas Jewels Pvt. Ltd.
22. Kushal Shah – Aura Jewels
23. Mahavir Jain – Shankesh Jewellers Ltd
24. Mahendar Bafna – Navrathan Jewellers Pvt Limited
25. Mehulkumar Dungarani – Varni Gems
26. Naman Kala – Kinu Baba Jewellery (India) Pvt. Ltd.
27. Nishi Avnip Kothari – Vasupati Jewellers India Pvt. Ltd.
28. Novil Ranawat – Swarnshilp Chains & Jewellers Pvt. Ltd.
29. Priya Maheshwari – Empriyal
30. Ravi Malviya – Ravi Malviya Industries Pvt Ltd
31. Riya Shah – Kama Jewelry Private Limited
32. Savrahb Bardia – Anoopchand Tilokchand Jewellers Pvt. Ltd.
33. Shashwat Shah – Shah Virchand Govanji Jewellers Private
34. Suvrat Mittal – Shree Jee Jewellers
35. Vedant Anand – Punjabi Saraf
36. Vijaykumar Mangukiya – Dhani Jewels Pvt. Ltd
37. Vikram Mehta – Mehta Gold And Diamonds
38. Vrinda Arora – S Factor
39. Yash Gupta – Sri Alankar Jewellers & Sons
40. Yogesh Soni – L. Gopal Jewellers Pvt. Ltd.