The 5th Edition of GJC NextGen Excellence Awards 2026, in association with SVAR Media Network, recognised young entrepreneurs and artisans for innovation, entrepreneurship, craftsmanship and their contribution to the evolving gems and jewellery industry.
Quick Summary
- The GJC’s NEXTGEN panel discussion focused on “The Role of Women in the Gems & Jewellery Industry”.
- The discussion explored the evolving role of women in the gems and jewellery industry.
- Ms Sathi Nair, Ms Poonam Jha, Ms Aparna Kulkarni and Ms Vidhi Jain participated in the panel.
- Ms Renu Choudhary moderated the discussion.
- The conversation covered leadership, creative vision, and navigating success in the dynamic jewellery sector.
- SVAR Media Network were the Media Partner.

Exploring the Evolving Role of Women in the Jewellery Industry
The GJC’s NEXTGEN panel discussion on “The Role of Women in the Gems & Jewellery Industry” left the attendees with a deeper understanding of the evolving role of women in the gems and jewellery industry. Industry powerhouses Ms Sathi Nair, Managing Director, Rapaport, India; Ms Poonam Jha, Director, Kamakhya Jewels Pvt Ltd; Ms Aparna Kulkarni, Director-Marketing (India), Natural Diamond Council; Mrs Vidhi Jain, GG, FGA- Jewellery Designer, Creative Director, SVAR Fine Jewelry, under the moderation of Ms Renu Choudhary, Gems & Jewellery Consultant and Social media influencer, engaged in a captivating exploration of leadership, creative vision, and navigating success in the dynamic jewellery sector
SVAR Media Network as the Media Partner
SVAR Media Network were the Media Partner
FAQs
What was the topic of the GJC’s NEXTGEN panel discussion?
The GJC’s NEXTGEN panel discussion was on “The Role of Women in the Gems & Jewellery Industry”.
Who participated in the panel discussion?
Industry powerhouses Ms Sathi Nair, Managing Director, Rapaport, India; Ms Poonam Jha, Director, Kamakhya Jewels Pvt Ltd; Ms Aparna Kulkarni, Director-Marketing (India), Natural Diamond Council; Mrs Vidhi Jain, GG, FGA- Jewellery Designer, Creative Director, SVAR Fine Jewelry participated in the panel.
Who moderated the GJC’s NEXTGEN panel discussion?
Ms Renu Choudhary, Gems & Jewellery Consultant and Social media influencer, moderated the discussion.
What topics were explored during the panel discussion?
The panel engaged in a captivating exploration of leadership, creative vision, and navigating success in the dynamic jewellery sector.
What was SVAR Media Network’s role?
SVAR Media Network were the Media Partner.
Source: SVAR Media Network
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