The grand inauguration of IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026 at BIEC, Bengaluru, marked the beginning of an extraordinary gathering of the gem & jewellery industry, bringing together industry leaders, visionaries and stakeholders from across the country.
The ceremony was graced by distinguished dignitaries:
- Chief Guest: Smt. Gunjan Krishna, IAS — Commissioner for Industrial Development & Director of Industries & Commerce, Government of Karnataka
* Guest of Honour: Shri A. Prasanna Anguraj — Managing Director, Sree Kumaran Thangamaligai
* Guest of Honour: Dr. Pratap Madhukar Kamath — Managing Director, Abaran Timeless Jewellery Pvt. Ltd.
Along with industry leaders:
* Shri Kirit Bhansali — Chairman, GJEPC
* Shri Shaunak Parikh — Vice Chairman, GJEPC
* Shri Mahendra Kumar Tayal — Regional Chairman (South), GJEPC
* Shri Sabyasachi Ray — Executive Director, GJEPC
* Dr. Chetan Kumar Mehta — President, The Jewellers Association Bengaluru (JAB)
* Shri Shrikanth Kari — Chairman, Karnataka State Jewellers Federation (KJF)
Together, they set the stage for innovation, collaboration and business opportunities at IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026.