Jewellery Conclave Unites Industry Leaders to Address Challenges & Drive Growth
The Jewellery Conclave, organised by AKGSMA (Faction led by K. Surendran), was held in Thrissur to address key challenges in the gold jewellery industry. The event also marked a reception for the newly elected national leaders of GJC and GJEPC.

Inauguration by Industry Pioneer
The conclave was inaugurated by Mr. T.S. Kalyanaraman, Managing Director of Kalyan Jewellers, who emphasized the critical role of Thrissur in India’s gold trade and the urgent need for government support to navigate the industry’s current challenges.

Presiding Leadership and Key Figures
The event was presided over by:
- Mr. K. Surendran, State President, AKGSMA (Faction led by K Surendran)
- Adv. S. Abdul Nazar, General Secretary
- Mr. C.V. Krishnadas, Treasurer
- Mr. Ayamu Haji, Working President
- Mr. B. Premanand, Working General Secretary
- Mr. M. Vineeth, Working General Secretary

Prominent Industry Attendees
- Mr. Rajesh Rokde, Chairman, GJC
- Mr. Avinash Gupta, Vice Chairman, GJC
- Mr. Mahender Tayal, South Regional Chairman, GJEPC
- Mr. K. Srinivasan, Gold Panel Convener, GJEPC
- Mr. Mansukh Kothari, Gold Panel Convener, GJEP
Distinguished Guests and Participants
- Mr. Jayantilal Challani, President, MJDTA
- Mr. Santhakumar, Secretary, MJDTA
- Mr. Varghese Alukkas, MD, Jos Alukkas Group
- Mr. A.K. Nishad, Group Executive Director, Malabar Gold and Diamonds
- Mr. Gaurav Issar, Managing Director, IDT Gemological Laboratories Worldwide
Along with several industry luminaries shared their insights at the conclave.
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