BENGALURU, India – India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) inaugurated the 4th edition of IIJS Bharat – Tritiya 2026 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) on March 21, 2026.
As the third-largest B2B jewellery trade show in India, the event serves as a sourcing gateway for the upcoming festive and wedding seasons, bringing together the jewellery ecosystem to fulfil the growing procurement needs of both domestic and international markets.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Chief Guest Smt. Gunjan Krishna, IAS, Commissioner for Industrial Development and Director of Industries and Commerce, Government of Karnataka.
The event was also attended by guests of honour A. Prasanna Anguraj, Managing Director of Sree Kumaran Thangamaligai, and Pratap Madhukar Kamath, Managing Director of Abaran Timeless Jewellery Pvt. Ltd., alongside Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC; Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Mahendra Kumar Tayal, Regional Chairman (South), GJEPC; Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC; Dr. Chetan Kumar Mehta, President, The Jewellers Association Bengaluru (JAB); and Shrikanth Kari, Chairman, Karnataka State Jewellers Federation (KJF), and leading stakeholders from across the gem and jewellery industry.
Supported by the government of Karnataka and the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the 2026 edition has seen a massive scale-up, featuring over 1,100 exhibitors across 1,900+ stalls.
The exhibition spans three expansive halls, offering a comprehensive sourcing platform across gold, diamond, silver and studded jewellery, loose natural diamonds, coloured gemstones, couture and fine jewellery, lab-grown diamonds, and machinery and allied segments.
Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, said, “India’s gem and jewellery industry continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and a spirit of innovation.
“Reaching ₹2.28 lakh crore in exports with over 4% growth between April 2025 and February 2026, despite a 44% dip in traditional markets like the U.S., is a testament to our successful strategy of market diversification.
“With our domestic market projected to reach US$130 billion by 2030 and new FTAs unlocking doors in the UAE, Australia and beyond, we are not just navigating challenges; we are redefining them.
“IIJS Bharat Tritiya stands as a symbol of this evolution, where the industry’s ability to adapt to rising gold prices through innovative, lighter designs meets a global audience eager for Indian excellence.”
Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC
