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First design-centric jewellery show of 2023 inaugurated in Mumbai

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First design-centric jewellery show of 2023 inaugurated in Mumbai

Mumbai, Jan 6 (KNN) Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel on Thursday inaugurated the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS Signature) and India Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo (IGJME) at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is currently hosting the event till January 9, 2023.

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It is the first design-centric jewellery show of the calendar year 2023.

The inauguration of IIJS Signature 2023 was attended by Member of Parliament Poonam Mahajan among other dignitaries.

Chief Guest for the function, MoS for Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel said that IIJS Signature has always had a rich legacy and this ‘green’ expo edition is special as it has special booth for women entrepreneurs and showcase for budding jewellery designers.

“Ministry has taken several steps such as implementation of simplified regulatory framework for gems & jewellery exports through e-commerce, reduction of duties for imports of diamonds, a new gold monetisation policy and hallmarking norms. Government is committed to promotion of exports,” she said.

Chairman of GJEPC Vipul Shah said that India is a world leader in diamonds, gems & jewellery and GJEPC has earned the title of being the most proactive EPC in India due to several initiatives such as IIJS Signature and IGJME.

India’s overall gem and jewellery exports in this year saw a growth of 8.26 per cent as compared to last year.  (KNN Bureau)

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