Kumar Mangalam Birla Visits IIJS Signature 2025!

Commends GJEPC’s Initiatives for India's Jewellery Growth 

On January 6th, 2025, industry stalwart and Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, Kumar Mangalam Birla, graced the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Signature 2025, marking his presence at design-centric jewellery show of the calendar year 2025, IIJS Signature sets the benchmark for industry trade exhibitions. IIJS Signature is one of India’s most prestigious exhibitions in the jewellery sector India & globe. 

During his visit, Birla was briefed by Nirav Bhansali, Convener of National Exhibitions at the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), and Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director of GJEPC, who highlighted the Council’s pivotal role in advancing the growth of the Indian gem and jewellery industry.

The briefing provided insights into the Council's multi-pronged initiatives, including its commitment to organizing global exhibitions, establishing international incubation centres like IJEX Dubai, and launching welfare programs such as the Swasthya Ratna insurance scheme for workers.  

Moreover, the development of advanced infrastructure, exemplified by the Bharat Ratnam Mega Common Facility Centre (CFC) equipped with cutting-edge machinery, was also discussed.  

Since 1998, the GJEPC has been granted autonomous status. The GJEPC is the apex body of the gems & jewellery industry and today represents 9000 members in the sector. With headquarters in Mumbai, GJEPC has Regional Offices in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Surat and Jaipur, all of which are major centres for the industry.

It thus has a wide reach and is able to have a closer interaction with members to serve them in a direct and more meaningful manner. Over the past decades, GJEPC has emerged as one of the most active EPCs and has continuously strived to both expand its reach and depth in its promotional activities as well as widen and increase services to its members.  

Birla expressed deep admiration for GJEPC's ongoing efforts to foster innovation, enhance global competitiveness, and improve the livelihoods of workers within the sector. He also took the opportunity to visit a variety of supplier booths at the event, immersing himself in the latest trends and technological advancements shaping the future of jewellery design and manufacturing.  

His visit underscores the growing importance of the Indian jewellery industry on the global stage, with both corporate and institutional leaders recognizing the sector's potential for innovation and international expansion.