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  GJEPC to run the expo from 4th to 7th January 2025 at JWCC, Mumbai     Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Hon’ble Minister of Skill Development, Employment, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Govt. of Maharashtra, inaugurated the 17th edition India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Signature organised by India’s apex trade body, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).   The inauguration ceremony was also graced by the presence of several esteemed dignitaries, including Guest of Honour Shri Saurabh Gadgil, Managing Director and CEO, PNG Jewellers Ltd.; Shri Umesh Pandey, Thai Trade Representative; Shri Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC; Shri Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Shri Nirav Bhansali, Convener, National Exhibitions, GJEPC; and Shri Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC.   Organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), IIJS Signature 2025 has grown exponentially, featuring over 1,500 exhibitors across...

She highlighted the contributions of women in the jewellery sector   Smriti Zubin Irani, Former Union Minister, visited the India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX) in Dubai, where she engaged with women exporters from India and women jewellery professionals based in Dubai. Her visit highlighted the remarkable contributions of women in the jewellery industry and the pivotal role of IJEX, an initiative of GJEPC, in boosting exports and expanding global reach for Indian exporters.   During her address, Irani emphasized the need to redefine the narrative around women in the jewellery sector. “While the industry often romanticizes the relationship between women and jewellery, it’s time to acknowledge their substantial business contributions. Women are not just consumers or designers—they are leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators driving significant revenue across various verticals,” she remarked. She further stated that the collective turnover and impact generated by wo...