The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex trade body that unites manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and exporters, has announced that it is organising the India Jewellery Shopping Festival (IJSF), the first its kind in the world, to uplift the business scenario across the industry. IDT Gemmological Laboratories Worldwide is the Title sponsor and Divine Solitaires is the Powered by Sponsor for this event.
The B2C scheme is scheduled to be organised from 12th October to 17th November 2023, while the B2B scheme is scheduled from 1st June 2023 to 31st October 2023. IJSF aims to make India a global destination for jewellery shopping. The five-week-long festival aims to promote India’s art heritage, and culture by showcasing and auctioning the best jewellery pieces for CSR activities and supporting the industry in increasing sales.
Dinesh Jain, GJC Director & IJSF Convenor, said, “The objective of IJSF is to develop jewellery tourism in India and make the country a jewellery hub. With the help of the Government, we will promote jewellery tourism in India by incentivising touring packages in association with the Tourism Ministry and travel agents. We are currently in discussions with the Government regarding import duty and GST refunds for tourists at the time of departure."
Saiyam Mehra, Chairman, Chairman GJC, said “This unique and first-of-its-kind opportunity is being offered to jewellers and participants across the value chain, providing thousands of innovative and intrinsic designs for regular and occasion wear. GJC will encourage only credible jewellers with a formal business model and promote them to become organised and follow the best business practices."
Aruna Gaitonde, Editor in Chief of the Asian Bureau, Rough&Polished
The B2C scheme is scheduled to be organised from 12th October to 17th November 2023, while the B2B scheme is scheduled from 1st June 2023 to 31st October 2023. IJSF aims to make India a global destination for jewellery shopping. The five-week-long festival aims to promote India’s art heritage, and culture by showcasing and auctioning the best jewellery pieces for CSR activities and supporting the industry in increasing sales.
Dinesh Jain, GJC Director & IJSF Convenor, said, “The objective of IJSF is to develop jewellery tourism in India and make the country a jewellery hub. With the help of the Government, we will promote jewellery tourism in India by incentivising touring packages in association with the Tourism Ministry and travel agents. We are currently in discussions with the Government regarding import duty and GST refunds for tourists at the time of departure."
Saiyam Mehra, Chairman, Chairman GJC, said “This unique and first-of-its-kind opportunity is being offered to jewellers and participants across the value chain, providing thousands of innovative and intrinsic designs for regular and occasion wear. GJC will encourage only credible jewellers with a formal business model and promote them to become organised and follow the best business practices."
Aruna Gaitonde, Editor in Chief of the Asian Bureau, Rough&Polished
