The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has announced to organise the 3rd edition of IIJS Tritiya 2025 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from 21 to 24 March 2025 with a target to grow gem & jewellery exports from South India from $3 billion to $5 billion.
Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC said, “IIJS Tritiya 2025 is the biggest ever B2B gem & jewellery exhibition and offers a comprehensive sourcing platform for the indigenous gem & jewellery industry in the region. GJEPC is targeting $5 billion of gem & jewellery exports from South India.”
“Today, India stands as one of the world’s largest consumers of gems and jewellery, said Bhansali, adding, “Our domestic consumption has already reached $85 billion and by 2030, this is projected to grow to a staggering $130 billion.”
“We have set an ambitious target of $70 billion in gem and jewellery exports by 2030. This reflects the immense potential of our market, and it is our responsibility to nurture and expand it globally,” he added.
Supported by the Government of Karnataka; Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India; Jewellers Association Bangalore (JAB); Karnataka Jewellers Federation (KJF), along with various national associations, the show is aimed at catering to the growing needs of the southern region’s jewellery market.
With over 1,100 exhibitors including 500 new participants this year. “The overwhelming response reflects the industry’s confidence in IIJS Tritiya as a key business driver for the southern market,” Mr Bhansali said.
He said GJEPC was heavily investing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to facilitate buyer-seller engagement, product matching, design trends, and even the show setup itself.
“Technology is a major focus for us moving forward and Bengaluru’s status as a tech hub aligns perfectly with our vision. This year, we’re seeing meaningful participation from tech-driven companies, including those offering AI and Machine Learning-based solutions—beyond just diamond and jewellery-related products,” he said.
“Our goal is to position India as a global hub for jewellery machinery and innovation, attracting manufacturers worldwide—much like Vicenza in Italy or Turkey,” he added.
Published – March 19, 2025 08:57 pm IST
