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Andhra Pradesh’s largest B2B jewellery exhibition Andhra Pradesh Gem and Jewellery Fair (APGJF) 2025 jointly organized by The AP Bullion Gold Silver & Diamonds Merchants Association and United Exhibitions. The Exhibition is inaugurated today by Chief Guest T.G.Bharat, Hon’ble Minister of Industry, Commerce & Food Processing, Govt of Andhra Pradesh. The three-day exhibition will remain open for business at SS Convention Centre, Vijayawada on 21st, 22nd, 23rd November 2025.

PMI Chennai 2025 was inaugurated on November 21, 2025, at the ITC Grand Chola, signalling an important moment for the gem and jewellery industry as it moves toward stronger standards, deeper industry alignment, and meaningful collective progress.

Shri Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), was part of the high-powered Indian business delegation led by Shri Piyush Goyal, Honourable Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, during the India–Israel CEO Forum held in Tel Aviv on 20th November 2025. The visit marks the first time in many years that an Indian Commerce Minister has travelled to Israel, signalling a renewed momentum in bilateral cooperation across sectors—particularly gems and jewellery, a cornerstone of India–Israel economic relations.

Shri Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, attended the India–Israel CEOs Forum on 20th November 2025 at Hotel Dan Tel Aviv, following his nomination by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, as a representative from the Indian side. During the visit, he also met Mr. Nir Barkat, Minister of Economy and Industry, Israel.

Hon’ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, visited Botswana on a State Visit from 11 to 14 November 2025. The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), representing India’s diamond sector, joined the Indian delegation along with South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) at the invitation of the Government of Botswana.

The Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) to implement skill training programs in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The collaboration will cover Short-Term Training (STT) programs, upskilling modules, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments, aimed at strengthening talent development in the gems and jewellery sector. Through these structured interventions, the partnership seeks to equip youth and existing workers/ artisans with industry-relevant competencies and expand employment opportunities and also focuses on women’s empowerment by working with SHG members

The Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) held its Exhibitors’ Meet on 17th November at the Rajasthan International Centre (RIC), witnessing an impressive gathering of nearly 400 jewellers.

As a prelude to the upcoming Jaipur Jewellery Show, scheduled from 19–22 December at the Novotel Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC), a successful and impactful roadshow was held on 15th November at Hotel The Park, Kolkata.

The next World Diamond Congress, a joint assembly of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), will be held July 12-15, 2026, at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre.

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