The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council is all set to organise the 48th edition of the India Gem and Jewellery Awards (IGJA). In alignment with the evolving business scenario, the 48th edition includes 4 new Award categories that are Upcoming Exporter of the Year, Global Retailer of the Year, Export to Highest Number of International Clients & Importing Countries, and Best E-Commerce platform. A total of 30 awards in 20 categories will be given away at IGJA 2021.

Established in 1975, the IGJA honours leading exporters of gems and jewellery. The selection criteria now include export performance, value addition, employment generation, and investment in R&D during the financial year among other parameters. Other than felicitating companies demonstrating business excellence that are helping to strengthen 'Brand India', the GJEPC also honours “Woman Entrepreneur of the Year” and Banks financing the industry. Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPC said, “The IGJA recognise India’s increased export competitiveness in gems and jewellery. The awards tell a story about how Indian companies and individuals navigated through one of the toughest periods and overcame challenges and seized opportunities to expand their global footprint. I thank the Government of India and the Commerce Ministry, in particular, for promoting an export-friendly ecosystem that has supported the industry’s growth ambitions.” Mansukh Kothari, Convener, Events, GJEPC, said, “The IGJA platform recognises and rewards star performers of the Indian gem and jewellery sector. The awards encourage the MSME sector and honour women achievers in order to inspire many more to excel. IGJA is increasingly attracting wider participation from companies of all sizes, stature, and product categories from across the country. The awards have been divided across the size segments, with outstanding achievers in each being duly recognised.”

Nominations for the 48th Edition of IGJA that are now open will close on June 15, 2022. GJEPC members across India are invited to apply for the nominations. E & Y is the knowledge partner on board reviewing and facilitating the process of Awards for this edition. To know more about the awards and nominate your company, visit https://gjepc.org/igja-awards.php.