India reinforced its position in the global gems and jewellery trade with the inauguration of the 18th edition of IIJS Bharat – Signature 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC), Mumbai, organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).
Held as the first major B2B jewellery trade fair of the year, the show formally opens the global jewellery business calendar and is expected to influence sourcing decisions and trade sentiment for the year ahead. The exhibition is projected to generate Rs 75,000 crore in orders over the next three months.
The inauguration was led by Chief Guest Sandrine Conseiller, CEO, De Beers Brands and Chair, Natural Diamond Council. Guests of Honour included Harsha Bangari, Managing Director, EXIM Bank, and Saumen Bhaumik, Managing Director, CaratLane. GJEPC leadership present included Chairman Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman Shaunak Parikh, and Executive Director Sabyasachi Ray.
IIJS Bharat – Signature 2026 is being held across two Mumbai venues—JWCC from January 8 to 11, and Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Goregaon, from January 9 to 12 — alongside IGJME Bharat – Signature 2026. The show spans 1.25 lakh sq. m., featuring over 1,600 exhibitors across 3,300 stalls.
The exhibition is hosting more than 25,000 trade buyers from over 800 Indian cities, including 1,400 international buyers from 40 countries and 12 overseas buyer delegations. Product categories include gold, diamond, silver and studded jewellery, loose natural diamonds, coloured gemstones, lab-grown diamonds, couture jewellery, and machinery.
Addressing the inauguration, Sandrine Conseiller said, “There is no better place to talk about the future of jewellery than India… Platforms like IIJS Signature strengthen trust, partnerships, and confidence across the ecosystem.”
GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali stated, “As the year’s first major international showcase, IIJS Bharat – Signature reflects India’s confidence and global readiness,” adding that the industry is poised to achieve USD 100 billion in exports by 2047.
