The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) came together in a solemn condolence meet to honour the memory of its revered founding member, Shri Kavinbhai Chimanlal Parikh, who passed away recently. The gathering saw an outpouring of respect and admiration from BDB office-bearers, industry stalwarts, and prominent diamantaires, all of whom reflected on his pivotal role in shaping both the institution and the broader Indian diamond industry

Milan Chokshi, Chairman, IIGJ, described the rapid changes taking place in the gem and jewellery industry and the importance of IIGJ’s role in nurturing future generations of jewellery professional

The Gem & Jewellery National Relief Foundation (GJNRF), the body that coordinates social intervention by the gem and jewellery industry in India, especially during crisis periods, recently elected its new Board of Trustees for 2023-26.

The Council for Fair Business Practices (CFBP) has recognized the Gem & Jewellery National Relief Foundation (GJNRF) with the prestigious Jamnalal Bajaj Uchit Vyavahar Puraskar in the category of Charitable Association.

On the occasion of “International Women’s Day 2023”, the lady’s wing of India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA) presented the Golden Girls Awards to recognise & reward all those Women Entrepreneurs, who have attained success in Jewellery Manufacturing, Processing, Designing & Trading Nationally.

Rahul Narwekar, Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly was the Chief Guest of Honour

Sanjay Kothari who completed his 4-year tenure hopes that the projects undertaken by the Board will continue under the chairmanship of Adil Kotwal

The G&J Skill Council of India and Indian Institute of Technology conduct their premiere workshop on jewellery manufacturing solutions using AI

On the occasion, Dipendra Singh Kushwah (IAS), Chief Executive Officer, MSSDS visited the GJSCI office in SEEPZ, Mumbai

Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India in collaboration with Shrimad Rajchandra Skill Development Centre Inaugurates Skill Centre for Rural Youth of Dharampur, Gujarat

Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship was the chief guest at the event

GNRF has been the spearhead of coordinated social intervention by the Indian gem & jewellery industry since 1999, assisting entire communities during national calamities, and providing aid and relief for a number of causes

The need to develop the website was keenly felt during the pandemic when GJNRF was actively involved in providing Covid-relief measures

Along with awards for excellence in exports and related categories, the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Sanjay Kothari, Director, Diatrends Jewellery