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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.

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.

Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd., a global leader in the diamond industry and a name deeply rooted in social responsibility, hosted its annual Mass Wedding Festival on 15th November 2025 at the HK Hub Facility in Surat. In a heartfelt ceremony, 28 couples were united in marriage in the presence of their families, friends, and well-wishers. The celebration reflected the Group’s continued commitment to nurturing strong family values and building a compassionate society through meaningful initiatives.

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.

The board of directors of GIA India Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. (GIA India) has appointed Amit Pratihari as managing director, responsible for all aspects of GIA India’s gemological laboratories in Mumbai and Surat, as well as the GIA India school in Mumbai. Reporting to the board of directors of GIA India, he assumed his responsibilities on October 1.

David Kellie, the CEO of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), has officially announced his decision to step down at the end of 2025. The news was shared via LinkedIn, where Kellie revealed he had advised the Board of Directors of his departure. His exit comes on the heels of the landmark signing of the Luanda Accord, a pivotal initiative securing broader industry funding for the global promotion of natural diamonds.

In a powerful celebration of harmony, health, and holistic well-being, Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. marked International Yoga Day 2025 with the spirited participation of over 7,300 individuals across India. This included 2,300 employees from HK offices in Surat and Mumbai locations, along with more than 5,000 participants from Kisna’s 81 retail stores across 18 states. The day reflected the company’s steadfast belief that the strength of a business begins with the wellness of its people and communities.

The results of respective research were first presented at the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The round table dedicated to the impact of responsible consumption on the development of the international diamond market, where the statement on the complete carbon neutrality of Russian diamonds was made, was attended by high-ranking representatives of the global diamond industry, experts in the field of sustainable development and premium consumption. Participants noted the leading trend towards responsible consumption in the luxury sector against the backdrop of stable growth in global demand for luxury goods, which increases by $100 billion every 10 years

In a watershed step to boost consumer demand for natural diamonds, GJEPC joined top diamond-producing nations and industry bodies in signing the Luanda Accord on 18th June 2025. The signatories—including mining ministers of Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, and DRC, in collaboration with GJEPC, AWDC, DMCC and De Beers—pledged to contribute 1% of annual rough diamond revenues to fund a global marketing campaign spearheaded by the Natural Diamond Council (NDC)

Hari Krishna Exports’ Mumbai office came alive with cheers, excitement, and team spirit during the Annual Sports Day 2025.