Kerala Jewellery International Fair (KJIF) 2025, the largest B2B jewellery trade show in the state, was inaugurated with much fanfare at the ADLUX Exhibition Centre in Kochi. The event commenced on a high note, gathering leading figures from the gem and jewellery sector, along with participation from more than 150 prominent retailers from across Kerala.
The ceremony was led by Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), who was joined by a distinguished list of dignitaries such as Avinash Gupta (Vice Chairman, GJC), Ankesh Jain (World Gold Council), Mansukh Kothari (GJEPC), Sabarinath B, Santha Kumar S, AK Sabu, Shaju Chirayath, Muthu Venkatraman, Balasubramanian, Ashok Kumar Jain, Vijay Kumar K, Shantilal Jain, Mujeeb Rahman, Noushad S, Shafeek, Sibi, K. Surendran, Adv. Abdul Nazar, and VK Manoj, among others from regional and national jewellery associations.
During his speech, Kirit Bhansali commended Kerala’s remarkable leadership in the jewellery retail space and its growing international footprint.
He remarked,
“It’s wonderful to be in Kerala for KJIF. The state’s corporate retailers have built a substantial presence both in India and globally. This growth reflects more than commercial success—it speaks to Kerala’s rich design heritage and consumer-centric approach. Moreover, the state’s jewellery industry is driven not only by scale but also by a profound commitment to social responsibility.”
As part of KJIF 2025, a Knowledge Hub session was organized to tackle pressing regulatory and operational concerns commonly encountered by jewellers. Topics included BIS compliance, GST regulations, legal metrology, and police recovery protocols.
The session featured a distinguished panel of industry and legal experts including Sandeep S Kumar (from BIS – Legal & Enforcement), B. Pramod (GST Commissioner, Kochi), Rajesh Sam (Joint Controller, Central Zone – Legal Metrology Department, Kochi), and Adv. Nemom Chandrababu. The discussion was skillfully moderated by Chartered Accountant Jamsheed Adam.
This knowledge-sharing forum was designed to offer jewellers valuable insights and actionable advice for navigating regulatory complexities in their daily operations.