The inaugural IJ Powerlist — A Venture by IJ made a resounding debut on February 19, 2026, in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone for India’s organized jewellery sector. Hosted under the aegis of Pret by Couture India, the ceremony honoured 30 influential leaders whose strategic vision and enterprise leadership are shaping the future of the industry.
Positioned as more than an awards platform, the IJ Powerlist was conceptualized as a benchmark of influence, spotlighting individuals who have driven measurable growth, strengthened governance standards, expanded retail footprints, and enhanced India’s standing in global jewellery markets. The initiative reflects Indian Jeweller’s continued commitment to documenting and celebrating transformative leadership within the trade.
Speaking at the event, Arpit Kala, Event Organizer, said,
“The IJ Powerlist was created to recognize leadership that builds institutions, not just businesses. Our goal is to spotlight individuals who are setting new benchmarks in governance, innovation, and long-term vision — leaders who are shaping the industry’s next decade with clarity and conviction.”
The evening brought together a cross-section of the jewellery ecosystem — retailers, manufacturers, exporters, designers, and industry stakeholders — reinforcing the collaborative spirit that defines the sector’s next phase of growth. From legacy business leaders who have institutionalized family enterprises, to next-generation entrepreneurs accelerating digital and retail expansion, the 2026 honourees represented the industry’s dynamic spectrum.
What distinguished the IJ Powerlist was its research-driven and editorially curated approach. Selection criteria went beyond annual turnover, focusing instead on sustained impact, operational excellence, brand-building initiatives, innovation adoption, and long-term industry contribution. The emphasis was on leadership that balances scale with structure — an increasingly critical factor as the jewellery trade moves toward greater formalization and transparency.
The setting under Pret by Couture India was particularly significant. As pret jewellery gains prominence and organized retail strengthens across urban and emerging markets, leadership clarity becomes central to navigating evolving consumer behaviour and global trade shifts. The IJ Powerlist seamlessly aligned with this narrative of structured growth and forward-thinking enterprise.
The ceremony concluded on a note of collective optimism, underscoring the sector’s resilience amid shifting global dynamics. With its inaugural edition, the IJ Powerlist has established itself as a credible industry platform — one poised to become an annual chronicle of the personalities powering India’s jewellery growth story.
Here is the complete list of honourees:
Amarendran Vummidi and Jithendra Vummidi, Managing Directors, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers
Anil Kataria and Vikas Kataria, Directors, D.P. Abhushan Limited
Ankur Anand, Director, Harsahaimal Shiamlal Jewellers
A.V.R. Siddhanth, Director, AVR Swarnamahal Jewelry Limited
Bharat Sheth, Director, Batukbhai Sons Jewellers Pvt. Ltd.
Bharata Mallika Ratna Kumari Grandhi, Chairperson and Managing Director, Manoj Vaibhav Gems N Jewellers Limited
Binoy Shah, Director, House Of BNM Pvt. Ltd.
Dinesh Kumar Kankariya, Director, PMJ Jewels
Dr. Pratap Madhukar Kamath, Managing Director, Abaran Timeless Jewellery
Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman and Managing Director, PNG Jewellers
Hiren Parekh, Partner, Shilpa Jewellers
Ishu Datwani, Founder and Director, Anmol Jewellers
K. Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing Director, Emerald Jewel Industry India Limited
Kailash Kabra, Managing Director, KK Jewels
Milan Shah, Chief Executive Officer, Kalamandir Jewellers
Pankaj Khurana and Prerna Khurana, Directors, Khurana Jewellery House
Pramod Agrawal, Chairman, National Gems & Jewellery Council (NGJCI)
Rajan Rastogi and Raghava Rastogi, Partners, Jugal Kishore Jewellers
Rajesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director, Kalyan Jewellers
Rajesh Rokde, Chairman, All India Gems & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC)
Ramesh Narang, Director, Hazoorilal Legacy
Snehal Choksey, Founder and Director, Shobha Shringar Jewellers
Suhas M.S., Managing Director, Bhima Jewellery
Suvankar Sen, Managing Director and CEO, Senco Gold and Diamonds
Tarang Arora, CEO and Creative Director, Amrapali Jewels
Tushar Choksi, Partner, Kantilal & Bros. Jewellers
Varghese Alukka, Managing Director, Jos Alukkas India Pvt Ltd
Vedant Anand, Marketing Head, Punjabi Saraf Jewellers
Vijay Khanna and Kartik Khanna, Directors, VRK By Khanna Jewellers
Yash Agarwal, Creative Director, Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas Jewellers