The inaugural India Gem and Jewellery Show 2022, popularly known as GJS - Humara Apna Show organized by the All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) was a grand success thanks to the strategic timing, international class venue and diligent services. Scheduled from April 3-6, GJS 2022 witnessed footfalls of more than 16000 visitors from across India as well as foreign nations. The show had over 600 exhibitors with 1277 booths. Educational seminars along with trend talks by prominent leaders from the industry added tremendous value to the whole mega B2B trade expo. The international class venue, Jio World Convention Centre, was the star attraction of the event with all possible conveniences that a jeweller could imagine. Planned in April, when jewellers replenish stocks for the approaching Akshay Tritiya, Chaitra Navaratri and the wedding season, GJS 2022, was the best place for the Indian jeweller to stock from the widest range of choices available. The grand expo had a selection of the choicest manufacturers, wholesalers in gold, diamond, platinum and silver jewellery along with a host of loose diamond, coloured stone, machinery and allied suppliers. 

The first edition of GJS 2022 was declared open when chief guests Shri Raosaheb Danve Ji, Union Minister of state for Railways, Coal and Mines, Government of India, along with Mr Ashish Pethe (Chairman GJC), Mr Saiyam Mehra (Vice Chairman GJC & Convener GJS), Mr Avinash Gupta (Co Convener GJS), Mr Nilesh Shobhawat (Co Convener GJS) and GJC COA's accompanied by other important industry delegates lit the auspicious lamp on April 3. Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the expo, Union Minister Shri Danve Ji, said, “I thank Shri Ashish Pethe, Chairman, All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council, Shri Saiyam Mehra, Vice Chairman, GJC, and all jewellery industry representatives who have made India glitter with such an amazing show. We should make the nation self-reliant in jewellery by substituting imported volume with domestic products which will be the real vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.” Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, graced the India Gem & Jewellery Show on the second day of the grand expo. In his speech he expressed confidence and trust in the jewellery sector to meet India’s vision for achieving the goal of contributing

It is now here that a collective dream that lasted almost 2 decades has come true. The entire Indian jewellery industry is under one single roof. We, as jewellers should engage not only with the government but also other associations. Let us all drive together under this roof, in the same direction – the direction of progress. SHRI. ASHISH PETHEChairman, GJC

5 Trillion USD to our economy and said, “I applaud the enthusiastic response of all the participants at GJS 2022. This is an evidence of the MSME growth in our growing country. 30% GDP contribution comes from MSME and MSMEs share 40% of the country’s export. MSMEs have created 11 crore jobs and is in alignment with the Government’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat growth of MSME sector has been a game-changer. To materialize Prime Minister Modi’s dream of Atmanirbhar Bharat, MSME exports need to grow by more than 50%.” Speaking about the success of the show, Shri Ashish Pethe, Chairman, All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), said, "The whole credit for the success of the show goes to the entire Industry who have supported GJC & the show wholeheartedly. Over the 4 days we had overall footfall of more than 16000 visitors and an excellent amount of business has been generated. We have received positive feedback from our exhibitors and visitors.” Mr Saiyam Mehra, Vice Chairman of All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) and Convener of GJS, said, "GJS was a dream by the industry and I feel really proud that together we have achieved it. Over the last four days, the show floor was buzzing with energy as exhibitors and retailers reconnected with a shared passion for jewellery.”

To materialize Prime Minister Modi’s dream of Atmanirbhar Bharat, MSME exports need to grow by more than 50%. Gem and jewellery industry contributes about 40% of the exports with a revenue of about 25 Billion USD. This is a significant achievement of MSME and there is more potential to grow.” SHRI. NITIN GADKARI Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Government of India

noted that the show was “extraordinary.” He observed, “The walk-ins are good and way past our expectations.” Amit Pratihari, Retail Director of De Beers informed the sentiment were good at the show. Rahul Rakvi, Head of Marketing at GIA noted that the show carried positive sentiments and was a wonderful opportunity for the local jeweller. Kiran Padture, General Manager at Gems and Jewellery Skill Council of India along with Rajeev Garg, Executive Director & CEO were present at the event to promote diminishing Indian heritage jewellery making arts and crafts hoopri from Kolhapur, Maharashtra and kundan, jadau from Bikaner, Rajasthan. BVC Logistics and Sequel Logistics supported the GJS 2022 as logistics partners. The World Gold Council (WGC), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) & the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) were the onboard affiliates integrally supporting the show.

We should make the nation selfreliant in jewellery by substituting imported volume with domestic products which will be the real vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. SHRI. RAOSAHEB DANVE JI Union Minister of state for Railways, Coal and Mines, Government of India