39th edition of IIJS Premiere 2023 begins in Mumbai

Mumbai, Aug 4 :  The 39th edition of IIJS Premiere 2023, organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), began here on Thursday.

The IIJS Premiere is simultaneously organised at two venues – the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) from August 3 to 7 and the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) from August 4 to 8 this year.
These two venues will accommodate 3,250 stalls and 1,850 exhibitors, covering an expansive area of 70,000+ sq. mtrs of Exhibition Area.
The grand opening of the show was marked with the presence of Guests of honour like Mike Hankey, Consul General, Consulate General of USA; Sanjay Mukherjee, IAS, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDAl, among others.
The response to IIJS Premiere 2023 has been overwhelming, with a record-breaking 42,000 pre-registrations from across the country.
The event swill witness more than 2,000 visitors from over 65 countries.
The distinguished guest list includes delegations from 16 nations, elevating the event to an unparalleled international stature.

Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, said, “IIJS symbolises the confidence and underlying strength of the Indian gem and jewellery industry.
We anticipate business worth Rs 60,000 crore to be generated at this event, and ₹1 lakh crore for all three IIJS shows in 2023.”

Mike Hankey said, “Like the rest of the world, the United States recognises the staggering potential of the Indian economy to bring