The Council has been holding the Annual Awards for the industry since 1973 to honour the exemplary achievements made by leading exporters and for their outstanding export performance besides facilitating the top importers and banks that are financing the trade amongst others. The venue witnessed a packed audience with the who’s who in the gems and jewellery industry along with eminent personalities from the social and political circles.

The event was dignified by the presence of Chief Guest, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal. Also present at the ceremony where Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha & National Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Pramod Agrawal, Chairman, GJEPC, Colin Shah, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, Kirit Bhansali, Convener, Awards, Rupa Dutta, Economic Adviser, Anil Virani from Karp Impex, Ashok Sheth, Regional Chairman North & Nirmal Kumar Bardiya, Co-Convener. Office bearers of Delhi Jewellers Association also attended the event and encouraged the winners.


Kiran Gems Private Limited
Up: Dinesh Lakhani receiving the award from Minister Piyush Goyal
for Highest Turnover Cut & Polished Diamonds - First
Down: Rajesh Lakhani receiving the award from Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe
for Highest Taxpayer Company

During welcome speech, Pramod Kumar Agrawal said, “This is an encouraging event for our award winners. All of them have worked really hard. It is because of these achievers that we have been able to expand our market share in the world.” He also spoke about a meeting held between the Council and the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and reiterated that the same should support the industry in its endeavours for an increase in exports.

Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, said, “There is so much to learn from the Bhagavad Gita. The teachings tell us that we have to work in collaboration, in a united spirit and camaraderie for the betterment of the economy. I congratulate all the winners and I have no doubt that each and every one of you will work towards the growth of the industry and every stakeholder in the pipeline, including the World Bank who we work with closely.” He added that the industry might have had a few black sheep, but it has a lot of potential. “These awards must encourage more people to work harder and achieve larger milestones and be encouraging to those who aspire to become big in the industry,” he added. Mr. Goyal was awarded the “Outstanding Support for the Gems & Jewellery Industry” award by the entire jewellery fraternity. Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe said, “I am finding myself the odd man out on this dais. Piyushji told me that he does not feel qualified to give you all advice, but I find myself even less qualified than him. In the midst of people working in gems, jewellery and diamond industry I am a person who works in the political field who does not have capacity to give any inputs. Literacy about this industry is very low in education institutes. People don't know much about this industry and the wealth they create.”


Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd.
Up:Ghanshyam Dholakia & Hitarth Dholakia receiving award from Minister Piyush Goyal for Most Socially Responsible Company
Middle:Himmat & Manjula Dholakia receiving award from Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe for Cut & Polished Diamonds
Down: Gatin Dholakia receiving award from Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe for Best Growing Company of the Year

Emerald Jewel Industry India Limited bagged the award for Precious Metal Jewellery - Plain (Large) Exports above Rs. 100 Crore up to Rs. 250 Crore as well as Highest Employment on Roll of Company. Kiran Group continued its winning streak by bagging first place for Cut & Polished Diamonds as well as Highest Tax Payer. RMC Gems India Limited was the runner up of Cut & Polished Colored Gemstones and won the award for Cut & Polished Synthetic Stones. Hari Krishna Exports Private Limited bagged the award for Most Socially Responsible Company as well as Best Growing Company of the Year-Cut & Polished Diamonds. Monica Kapur of Aum won the Women Entrepreneur of the Year award.

 Office bearers of the GJEPC with Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe & Rupa Dutta