The Council has been extremely proactive in various initiatives
in the last two quarters, in the post lockdown time. We have been
working closely with the government both at the Centre and State.
Mumbai was allowed to open export units in May – as Seepz and
BDB are important hubs of export activities in India, we are grateful
to the State for this timely support
Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPCIndia International Jewellery Show
(IIJS) Virtual 2020, powered by
GIA, organized by the Gem and
Jewellery Export Promotion Council of
India (GJEPC), concluded on October
16, 2020. The five-day jewellery
extravaganza which commenced on
October 12, 2020, has been a one-of-akind
for all exhibitors and visitors.
IIJS Virtual 2020 was promoted
extensively across the world. Over 50 National and International web road
shows, 450+ exhibitor training sessions,
and 100+ buyer tutorial sessions were
conducted before the show.
It is estimated that approx. Rs. 1000
crore (USD 137 million) business
transacted at IIJS Virtual.
Commenting on the success of
the show, Colin Shah, Chairman,
GJEPC said, “IIJS Virtual has been
nothing short of miraculous. We have
witnessed IIJS bring the industry out
from a pandemic paralysis -- that, too, virtually! The industry realised that one
needs to change along with time and
for business sustainability, extensive
usage of digital was the need of the
hour. GJEPC has done its bit to provide
necessary platform so that the export
continues. The Industry today has seen
a very robust digital disruption and
I’m certain that digital mode of doing
business is the future for the industry.”
Vipul Shah, Vice Chairman, GJEPC,
said, “IIJS Virtual 2020 has stimulated
business for the sector. Buyers from across the world were looking for a
platform to source gem and jewellery
for the upcoming festive season, and
we are happy that GJEPC has been
able to create a platform for all to meet,
network and do business in a safe and
secured manner.