NEW DELHI, September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Witnesses a record growth of 54% in unique visitor footfalls
DJGF 2017 at a glance:
The 6th edition of the Delhi Jewellery and Gem Fair (DJGF), hosted by UBM India concluded successfully at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The show was inaugurated by Guest of Hon. Ms. Ruby Yadav, Member of Board of Governors, NIFT, Ministry of Textile, Government of India; Shri. Ram Niwas Goel, Hon. Speaker Delhi Legislative Assembly; Shri. Shyam Jaju, National Vice President, Bharatiya Janta Party; Shri. Ram Avatar Verma, Chairman, The Bullion and Jewellers Association Delhi; Shri. Yogesh Singal - President, The Bullion Jewellers Association Delhi; Shri. Navin Kumar, Spokesperson BJP and Chairman, The Bullion and Jewellers Association Delhi; Mr. Yogesh Mudras - MD, UBM India and Mr. Michael Duck - Executive Vice President, UBM Asia.
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The show is recognized as an integral part of the jewellery industry and brings together key associations, exhibitors and buyers under one roof. The Delhi Jewellery and Gem Fair is North India's No. 1 international B2B jewellery exhibition and one of the of the major four jewellery shows held annually by UBM India for the Indian gems and jewellery industry. The fair is widely acknowledged as an integral part of the jewellery sector by associations and the industry at large with support from eminent associations namely, The Bullion & Jewellers Association Delhi whose members include the leading manufacturers and wholesalers of Jewellery in Delhi, Karol Bagh Jewellers Association, Delhi Jewellers Association and Maliwara Jewellers Association.
The three-day trade show brought over 300 exhibitors to connect and create business with jewellery manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, importers and exporters across India and also gave an opportunity to gold, diamond, silver, gemstones, pearl suppliers and traders, precious metal and jewellery mounting traders and suppliers, and representatives from trade and government organisations to meet, engage, network and grow their business. The show also witnessed participation from machinery and ancillary industry players.
The show received an overwhelming response from the neighbouring states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, as well as Maharashtra amongst others; further validating it as an industry platform. As a curtain raiser to the grand show, UBM India staged a series of successful road shows in various hubs of North India such as Jaipur, Ludhiana and Meerut, along with store-to-store activities in 90 other cities of India connecting with several prominent jewellers in the zone. An insightful seminar on 'Diamond Assortment and Valuation' by the National Institute of Diamond and Gems and a felicitation ceremony for the students of Design Academy of India which was graced by Olympic Boxing Champion and Padma Bhushan awardee, Mary Kom, were some of the highlights of the fair, along with a 100 plus hosted buyer programmes.
Some of the eminent exhibitors at the event included jewellery manufacturers of the country such as Swarnshilp Chain & Jewellers Pvt. Ltd., Gitanjali Jewellery Retail Limited, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), Zar Jewels Pvt. Ltd., Unique Chains Pvt. Ltd., Yamuna Diamond, Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd., Bluestone Jewellery & Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd., Royal Chains Pvt. Ltd., Ridhi Sidhi Gems & Jewellery, Solanki Jewellers, Damara Gold Pvt. Ltd., Vikas Chain & Jewellery Pvt. Ltd., N.D. Diamonds & Jewels, Silver City, Yash Gold and Shilpi Jewels amongst others.
Speaking on the successful completion of the 6th edition, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India Pvt. Ltd., said, "The Gems and Jewellery market has started witnessing remarkable changes, especially post the GST regime. In fact, this move will only encourage the industry to become more mature, organised and transparent. While the organised retail jewellery market in India is still at a nascent stage, the opportunities for growth are unlimited. The organised sector will continue to play a fundamental role as it has the potential to adapt to the consumer and economic changes. The sector is witnessing changes in consumer preferences with increasing demand for innovative designs and variety in jewellery. Moreover, North India is the country's major market known for its penchant for lustrous and statement jewellery pieces, including Mughal antique, gold, diamond and kundan navratna, to name just a few. The 6th edition of Delhi Jewellery and Gem Fair reinforced a sense of trust in the jewellery market and the scintillating products it has to offer. This augurs well for the upcoming wedding and festive season when jewellers will see higher sales and footfalls."
"This year's edition saw a remarkable growth of 54% in unique visitor footfalls and 80% growth in participation. The show also witnessed the third edition of the Retail Jewellers Guild Awards (RJGA), a unique initiative honouring the best talent in the retail jewellery business across India. There were retailers and manufactures showcasing their creations by means of a fashion show," he further added.
The third edition of the Retail Jewellers Guild Awards was a unique initiative by UBM India through which the excellence and efforts of individuals and organisations in the Retail Jewellery Business are recognised and honoured on a pan-India level. RJGA along with Ernst & Young as process advisors drew out the best of the country's talent in the retail jewellery industry through a methodical, professional procedure. The highlight of RJGA 2017 was India's first-ever Walk of Fame for the Retail Jewellery industry -- an exclusive showcase of master pieces by eminent brands. This year too, the awards ceremony was marked by captivating fashion sequences by showstoppers such as models and actors Gauhar Khan, Mannara Chopra, among others, insights from industry stalwarts, entertainment and networking sessions.
Winners of 'The Retail Jewellers Guild Awards 2017':
- Excellence in Customer Service - Sales Process Initiatives; Excellence in Customer Service - After Sales Initiatives, Employer of the Year, Most Innovative Marketing - Kashi Jewellers
- Campaign - Experiential/Activations and Most Innovative Marketing Campaign - OOH - NAC Jewellers
- Store of the Year - Standalone (Less than 1,000 sq. ft.) - S2R Jewels & Jewellery
- Store of the Year - Standalone (1,000 - 5,000 sq. ft.) - Chintamani's Jewellery Aracade Pvt. Ltd.
- Store of the Year - Standalone (More than 5,000 sq. ft.) - Anand Jewels (Indore) Pvt. Ltd.
- Store of the Year - Chain of Stores - Ranka Jewellers
- Most Innovative Marketing Campaign - Digital - Achakottil Jewels
- Most Innovative Marketing Campaign - Print - DIACOLOR - Fine Contemporary Jewels
- Most Innovative Marketing Campaign - Radio - M/S Abhishek Zaveri
- Most Innovative Marketing Campaign - TV - AVR Swarna Mahal Jewelry Pvt. Ltd.
- Excellence in Design - Diamond Jewellery - Shobha Asar Jewellery Pvt. Ltd.
- Excellence in Design - Gold Jewellery - Sumangali Jewellers
- Excellence in Design - Silver Jewellery - R V Agrawal Impex Pvt. Ltd.
- Excellence in Design - Platinum Jewellery - P.N.Gadgil Jewellers Pvt. Ltd.
- Excellence in Design - Jadau Jewellery - Sharda Jewellers
- Excellence in Design - Colored Gemstones - Khurana Jewellery House
- Jury Recognition - Young Turk of the Year - Designer - Siddharthaa Sawansukha
- Jury Recognition - Young Turk of the Year - Visionary - Saurabh Gadgil
- Jury Recognition - Lifetime Achievement Award - Romy Mehta
- Jury Recognition - Woman Entrepreneur of the Year - Pallavi Foley
- UBM Initiative Recognition: Innovation In Gold Jewellery - Shilpi Jewels
About UBM India:
UBM India is India's leading exhibition organizer that provides the industry with platforms that bring together buyers and sellers from around the world, through a portfolio of exhibitions, content-led conferences and seminars. UBM India hosts over 25 large scale exhibitions and 40 conferences across the country every year; thereby enabling trade across multiple industry verticals. A UBM Asia Company, UBM India has offices across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai. UBM Asia is owned by UBM plc which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. UBM Asia is the leading exhibition organizer in Asia and the biggest commercial organizer in mainland China, India and Malaysia.
For further details, please visit http://www.ubmindia.in .
About UBM plc:
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