IIJS Premiere to be held across two Mumbai venues for first time ever

By

Isabelle Crossley

Published
Feb 24, 2023

Trade show India International Jewellery Show Premiere will take place at two different venues for the first time ever this August. The trade show will take place at the Jio World Convention Centre in the Bandra Kurla Complex from August 3 to 7 and at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, at Goregaon East from August 4 to 8. 

The need for two venues for the first time in the 39 year history of the trade show highlights the growing importance of the fine jewellery trade in India’s domestic and export market, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council reported on its website. IIJS Premiere will bring together jewellery manufacturers from across India and link them with buyers, retailers, and wholesalers from across the world. 
 
“The Indian economy is the talk of the world and India is a global leader in the diamonds, gems and jewellery trade,” said GJEPC chairman Vipul Shah. “The Government has taken several initiatives such as bilateral trade agreements to elevate gem and jewellery exports. In this context, GJEPC's flagship IIJS Premiere show is a benchmark in itself. With its two venues, nine halls, over 1,850 exhibitors, and 3,250 stalls, the show is poised to become the second-largest gem and jewellery exhibition in the world. It is a must-attend event for maximising business opportunities in the gem and jewellery global arena.”

The GJEPC promises its largest trade show to date with the upcoming IIJS Premiere and the Jio World Convention Centre venue will feature 500 exhibitors, over 700 booths, and three halls. “This is an exciting step in the evolution of the show and with the industry’s support I'm sure well make it a grand success,” said the GJEPC’s convenor for national exhibitions Nirav Bhansali. “As the IIJS Premiere is organised at dual venues, there will be frequent shuttle services to-and-fro, and entry to both venues with a single pass to make buyers’ visit seamless.”