The IJ Powerlist 2026 celebrated 30 influential changemakers steering India’s jewellery industry forward. From retail expansion to export leadership, the platform recognized visionaries driving transformation, professionalism, and long-term growth across the organized jewellery ecosystem.
The inaugural IJ Powerlist — A Venture by IJ made a resounding debut on February 19, 2026, in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone for India’s organized jewellery sector. Hosted under the aegis of Pret by Couture India, the ceremony honoured 30 influential leaders whose strategic vision and enterprise leadership are shaping the future of the industry.
Positioned as more than an awards platform, the IJ Powerlist was conceptualized as a benchmark of influence, spotlighting individuals who have driven measurable growth, strengthened governance standards, expanded retail footprints, and enhanced India’s standing in global jewellery markets. The initiative reflects Indian Jeweller’s continued commitment to documenting and celebrating transformative leadership within the trade.
Speaking at the event, Arpit Kala, Event Organizer, said,
“The IJ Powerlist was created to recognize leadership that builds institutions, not just businesses. Our goal is to spotlight individuals who are setting new benchmarks in governance, innovation, and long-term vision — leaders who are shaping the industry’s next decade with clarity and conviction.”
The evening brought together a cross-section of the jewellery ecosystem — retailers, manufacturers, exporters, designers, and industry stakeholders — reinforcing the collaborative spirit that defines the sector’s next phase of growth. From legacy business leaders who have institutionalized family enterprises, to next-generation entrepreneurs accelerating digital and retail expansion, the 2026 honourees represented the industry’s dynamic spectrum.
What distinguished the IJ Powerlist was its research-driven and editorially curated approach. Selection criteria went beyond annual turnover, focusing instead on sustained impact, operational excellence, brand-building initiatives, innovation adoption, and long-term industry contribution. The emphasis was on leadership that balances scale with structure — an increasingly critical factor as the jewellery trade moves toward greater formalization and transparency.
The setting under Pret by Couture India was particularly significant. As pret jewellery gains prominence and organized retail strengthens across urban and emerging markets, leadership clarity becomes central to navigating evolving consumer behaviour and global trade shifts. The IJ Powerlist seamlessly aligned with this narrative of structured growth and forward-thinking enterprise.
The ceremony concluded on a note of collective optimism, underscoring the sector’s resilience amid shifting global dynamics. With its inaugural edition, the IJ Powerlist has established itself as a credible industry platform — one poised to become an annual chronicle of the personalities powering India’s jewellery growth story.
Here is the complete list of honourees:
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