India’s GJEPC to organise IIJS Signature 2021 trade show taking place from 7-12 April

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India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) will organise its 14th edition of the IIJS Signature trade show from 7th to 12th April 2021 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon. It will be the first major gems and jewellery show since the onset Covid-19.

The show will be held in 3 halls (hall 1, 6 and 7) with 750+ exhibitors and approximately 1,365 booths.

Speaking at a press conference, Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPC said,It has been more than a year since the industry witnessed a physical show of the magnitude of IIJS Signature.

“Owing to demand from all segments of the trade, GJEPC is organising IIJS Signature in physical form. It is the need of the hour that the entire jewellery community comes together to boost the jewellery business. The exhibition is held in a Covid-Free Zone and we are following all SOPs set by the Central Government and Government of Maharashtra to organise the show.”

Colin Shah added, “With the vaccination drive already in full swing in India, we expect that by the end of March, a large number of people would be vaccinated.

“We anticipate a surge in demand for gems and jewellery in the next few months with weddings and Akshay Tritiya lined up. IIJS Signature will be an opportunity for our visitors and buyers to restock their inventory for the upcoming demand for the season.”

Despite the pandemic, lockdown and sluggish international demand, India’s gem and jewellery exports from April 2020 to Jan 2021 reached $19.2 billion.

Announcing the dates for IIJS Signature 2021, Shailesh Sangani, Convener, National Exhibitions, GJEPC said, “We are organising IIJS Signature from April 7-12, 2021 by taking all the precautionary measures against Covid-19. We have made the processes completely digital – registration is mandatory through the GJEPC online app, digital contactless badges will be issued (no physical badges), visitors and exhibitors have to compulsorily download the Aarogya Setu app. Moreover, for entry into the exhibition, visitors must produce a Covid-19 Negative Report, tested at least 72 hours prior to arrival.”

“As per Government of Maharashtra SOP & Guidelines, entry at the show will be for a restricted number of people, both for visitors & exhibitors. Hence, the show days of IIJS Signature 2021 has been increased to 6 days from 4 days,” added Sangani.

Some of the other safety measures taken by the Council include:

  • Thermal Scan & Hand Sanitization at Entry
  • Periodic Sanitization & Disinfection of frequent contact areas
  • Covid Prevention Kits to be provided to ALL Visitors/Exhibitors at the show
  • Facility of Rapid Tests for COVID-19 available at the show
  • Isolation Room with doctors at the Venue
  • First Aid Booths at each of the Halls
  • Special COVID-19 Response Team at the show
  • Sanitization & Health Check of ALL Vendors & Staff Members entering the Show
  • Highest level of hygiene standards to be maintained at the Cafeteria

Entry restricted as per Alphabetical Order according to Company Names:

Alphabetic Order Show Visit Days
A-J Day 1 & 2
K – R Day 3 & 4
S-Z Day 5 & 6
  • Maximum of 2 badges per Company
  • Maximum of 10 Badges per company for 25 & above Stores

    Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPC
    Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPC