IGJS 2021 Brings the Legacy of Indian Jewellery to Dubai
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) in organizing its flagship International Gems & Jewellery Show (IGJS 2021) at Grand Hyatt hotel in Dubai has successfully brought the legacy of Indian jewellery designs to customers in the Middle East.
IGJS 2021 held from October 11-13, 2021 featured 70+ Indian gems and jewellery manufacturers, 550+ international buyers, and participation from 40+ countries.
H.E. Pavan Kapoor, Ambassador of India to UAE along with Chandu Siroya, Vice Chairman, Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group; Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPC; Dilip Shah, Convener, International Exhibitions, GJEPC; and Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, inaugurated the show.
The event was supported by Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group, and co-sponsored by International Gemological Institute Pvt Ltd.
Exhibitors at IGJS 2021 showcased Indiaβs rich history in gems and jewellery, its fabulous designs and craftsmanship and leading jewellery manufacturers from India have had extensive networking with select international buyers.
India is a major player in Dubai with exports worth around US$ 40 billion annually. The country also exports to USA, Middle East, Hong Kong, and China.
Reflecting on the show, Kapoor said, βIndia contributes 27 percent to global gems and jewelry industry, and we should try and create more opportunities to increase this share going forward. This is one of the fastest growing sectors in the Indian economy with an annual growth rate of approximately 16 percent. Government of India has permitted 100 percent FDI through the automatic route and has made hallmarking of jewellery and artifacts mandatory β this has been a major step in improving the credibility of our products.β
