IBJA was established in 1919 and will become hundred year old association soon. The name of Mr. Mohit Kamboj was suggested by outgoing president Mr. Mukesh Mehta. The entire board was of the view that young and dynamic personality is not only required for the smooth running of the association but also to design a futuristic vision in its centenary celebration and thereafter.

Mr. Mohit Kamboj is known for its great leadership quality and enjoys the support of not only bullion community but also jewellers community too, apart from refiners etc. Mr. Kamboj is also good communicator and has decision making capabilities. “The entire bullion & jewellery community has lot of expectations from me and I shall perform my duties diligently and honestly, IBJA shall not leave any stone unturned to make industries honest representation to government”. Mr. Prithviraj Kothari and Mr. Saurabh Gadgil were also unanimously elected both the Vice-President of the association in the same meeting.

IBJA is known in the industry for its honest opinion while making representation to the government. IBJA scaled a new height when in 2012 Mr. Mohit Kamboj was elected for the first time. IBJA gold rates are benchmark rates for RBI for lending against jewellery. IBJA’s gold rates are also benchmark for sovereign gold bond issued by government. IBJA is known to enjoy very high reputation in ministries corridor.