The ceremony brought together distinguished dignitaries, global industry leaders, and trade representatives to officially inaugurate India’s largest B2B gem & jewellery exhibition.
The ceremony was graced by Chief Guest, Shri Chandrashekhar Bawankule – Hon’ble Minister of Revenue, Government of Maharashtra
Guests of Honour
* Mr. Ananthanarayanan Hariharan – CEO, Damas Jewellery
* Mr. Pritesh Patel – Chief Executive Officer & President, GIA
* Dr. Vijay Darda – Former Member of Rajya Sabha
* Shri Dnyaneshwar Patil, IAS, Development Commissioner, SEEPZ-SEZ
GJEPC Leadership
* Mr. Kirit Bhansali – Chairman, GJEPC
* Mr. Shaunak Parikh – Vice Chairman, GJEPC
* Anil Virani, Convenor, A & F
* Mr. Sabyasachi Ray – Executive Director, GJEPC
The inauguration commenced with the ceremonial Lamp Lighting, followed by a welcome address, floral felicitations, and the felicitation of eminent Indian and international dignitaries, including:
* Ms. Kinga Gajewska – Member of the Polish Parliament
* Ms. Amber Pepper – CEO, Natural Diamond Council (NDC)
* Mr. Peter Karakchiev – Head of International Relations Department, ALROSA
* Mr. Pramod Agrawal – Chairman, National Gems & Jewellery Council of India (NGJCI)
* Mr. Rajesh Rokde – Chairman, GJC
* Mr. Prithviraj Kothari – National President, IBJA
The ceremony also featured the release of the IIJS Premiere Pocket Guide, unveiling of the IIJS Premiere Show Map, the launch of the IIJS Bharat Premiere Special Edition, presentation of the Brilliant Bharat – Music of India Jewellery Crafts Design Competition Awards, inspiring keynote addresses, and the official exhibition walkthrough.
IIJS Bharat - Premiere 2026 is spread across over 135,000 sq. meters of exhibition space, the show will feature more than 2,100 exhibitors across 3,600 stalls and is expected to attract over 50,000 visitors, including 2,700+ international visitors from more than 80 countries.
📍 Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai | 5–9 August 2026
📍 Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai | 6–10 August 2026
Visit now: https://iijs.gjepc.org/exhibition/index.html
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