The 52nd India Gem & Jewellery Awards (IGJA) by GJEPC is set to recognise excellence across India’s gems and jewellery industry. The awards celebrate achievements across business performance, manufacturing, jewellery, gemstones, exports, entrepreneurship, social responsibility, marketing, banking and individual contribution.
Quick Summary
- The 52nd India Gem & Jewellery Awards will recognise excellence across India’s gems and jewellery industry.
- The awards cover 27 categories spanning companies, exporters, manufacturers, jewellery businesses, gemstones, diamonds, importers, entrepreneurs, banks and employees.
- The 52nd IGJA will take place on Sunday, 13 September 2026 at 1:30 PM.
- The venue is the BDB Volley Ball Court, Bharat Diamond Bourse, BKC, Mumbai.
- Entry is through Gate No. 4 & 5.
- The event is presented under the banner “Committed to Excellence”.
- The World Gold Council is identified as the Gold Partner and GIA as the Powered By partner.
Date, Time and Venue
The 52nd IGJA will take place on Sunday, 13 September 2026 at 1:30 PM at the BDB Volley Ball Court, Bharat Diamond Bourse, BKC, Mumbai, with entry through Gate No. 4 & 5.





Distinguished Presence at the Celebration
The celebration will feature Chief Guest Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation, Government of India, in the presence of Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat.
Acknowledging Support and Thoughts
The provided information also acknowledges Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Government of India, and Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, for sharing their thoughts and support for the 52nd IGJA.
Committed to Excellence
The awards are presented under the banner “Committed to Excellence”, recognising individuals and organisations whose achievements represent excellence, enterprise, innovation, leadership and contribution across the industry.
27 Award Categories
The 52nd IGJA features 27 award categories, covering a broad range of the gems and jewellery industry. The categories listed in the provided material are:
- Highest Taxpayer Company
- Highest Turnover
- Highest Employment on the company rolls
- Cut & Polished Diamonds (Small) — Export Below Rs. 250 Crore
- Cut & Polished Diamonds (Medium) — Exports Above Rs. 250 Crore upto Rs. 1000 Crore
- Cut & Polished Diamonds (Large) — Exports Rs. 1000 Crore & above
- Precious Metal Jewellery – Plain (Large) — Exports Above Rs. 250 Crore
- Precious Metal Jewellery – Plain (Medium) — Exports Above Rs. 100 Crore upto Rs. 250 Crore
- Precious Metal Jewellery – Studded (Large) — Exports Rs. 500 Crore & above
- Precious Metal Jewellery – Studded (Medium) — Exports Above Rs. 100 Crore upto Rs. 500 Crore
- Precious Metal Jewellery – Plain & Studded (SME) — Export Below Rs. 100 Crore
- Silver Jewellery
- Cut & Polished Coloured Gemstones
- Costume/ Fashion Jewellery
- Cut & Polished Synthetic Stones
- Lab Grown Diamond (Highest export)
- Most Socially Responsible Company (CSR)
- Award for Best innovative Marketing & Branding campaign overseas
- Highest Gems and Jewellery Sales (Importer) – USA & Canada
- Highest Gems and Jewellery Sales (Importer) – Asia (other than India & Middle East)
- Highest Gems and Jewellery Sales (Importer) – Europe
- Highest Gems and Jewellery Sales (Importer) – Middle East
- Woman Entrepreneur of the year
- Best Bank Financing the Industry (Highest Growth of limit sanctioned with Minimum base of Rs 500 crore)
- Special Recognition Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Employee Awards
Broad Spectrum of Industry Contributions
Together, these categories span companies, exporters, manufacturers, jewellery businesses, gemstone and diamond segments, importers, entrepreneurs, banks and employees, reflecting the wide range of contributions recognised at the awards.
Gold Partner and Powered By
The event material identifies the World Gold Council as the Gold Partner and GIA as the Powered By partner. The listed co-partners are Vaibhav Global Limited, Kiran, Ferrari – Delivering Solving Evolving, Dhanera Diamonds, and Aigiri Jewels – Lab Grown Diamonds.
Event Details
52nd India Gem & Jewellery Awards
- Date: Sunday, 13 September 2026
- Time: 1:30 PM
- Venue: BDB Volley Ball Court, Bharat Diamond Bourse, BKC, Mumbai
- Entry: Gate No. 4 & 5
Celebrating Excellence Across India’s Gems & Jewellery Industry
As the industry comes together for the 52nd India Gem & Jewellery Awards, the occasion will recognise the achievements and contributions represented across its 27 award categories, bringing together excellence across India’s gems and jewellery industry.
FAQs
What is the 52nd India Gem & Jewellery Awards?
The 52nd India Gem & Jewellery Awards (IGJA) is set to recognise excellence across India’s gems and jewellery industry.
When will the 52nd India Gem & Jewellery Awards take place?
The 52nd IGJA will take place on Sunday, 13 September 2026 at 1:30 PM.
Where will the 52nd IGJA be held?
The event will be held at the BDB Volley Ball Court, Bharat Diamond Bourse, BKC, Mumbai.
How many award categories are featured at the 52nd IGJA?
The 52nd IGJA features 27 award categories.
What areas are covered by the IGJA award categories?
The categories cover business performance, manufacturing, jewellery, gemstones, exports, entrepreneurship, social responsibility, marketing, banking and individual contribution.
Who is the Chief Guest at the 52nd IGJA?
The celebration will feature Chief Guest Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation, Government of India.
Who is the Gold Partner for the 52nd IGJA?
The event material identifies the World Gold Council as the Gold Partner.
Who is the Powered By partner for the 52nd IGJA?
The event material identifies GIA as the Powered By partner.
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