The 40 Under 40 Club, created during IIJS Premiere 2023 and honoured as the industry’s brightest young brains, paid a visit to the soon-to-be-opened Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) on October 7th, 2023, as part of their debut experience. The cutting-edge facility is designed to revolutionize the gem and jewelry markets.
Mr. Nirav Bhansali, Convener of the National Exhibition Sub-committee, GJEPC, and Mr. Vijay Mangukhia, Surat Regional Chairman, GJEPC, accompanied the club members. Both leaders discussed the SDB‘s importance in raising the city’s standing in the global diamond sector.
The group then went to the Shree Ramakrishna Exports (SRK) diamond factory and Green Lab Diamonds.
The first-ever factory visit by the 40 Under 40 Club was not only an educational experience, but also a platform for networking and knowledge sharing among the industry’s young executives.
Deepak Seth of SK Seth Jewellers expressed his gratitude to Mr. Nirav Bhansali and Mr. Vijaybhai Mangukiya, recognizing their dedicated efforts on behalf of the jewelry community and new businesses.
Mr. Nirav Bhansali and the GJEPC team received heartfelt thanks from Abhishek Sand of Savio Jewellery for the amazing opportunity and for organizing an enlightening visit to both Surat factories.
Vishal Jain of Shah Vanaji Kesaji & Co. expressed gratitude for the tour, underlining that the memories would be treasured forever.
The visiting members thanked SRK and Green Lab Diamonds for their hospitality and for providing them with an insider’s view of their factories.