KOLKATA, India, January 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
- Dr. Amit Mitra, Minister In-charge; Department of Finance, Commerce and Industry, Govt. of West Bengal Inaugurated the Fair
- Hosted in Association With Calcutta Gem & Jewellery Association, Over 200 Exhibitors and 6000 Visitors
Kolkata Jewellery & Gem Fair 2015 (KJGF '15), the second edition of B2B international jewellery trade fair, hosted by UBM India in association with Calcutta Gems & Jewellery Association was inaugurated in the city by Dr. Amit Mitra, Minister In-charge, Department of Finance, Commerce and Industry, Govt. of West Bengal.
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UBM India's recent study with D&B clearly validates Kolkata being a favourite destination for lightweight plain gold jewellery. The Expo in addition to being the state's only show of such size and volume, is a significant contributor towards UBM India's footprint in the jewellery vertical with successful established shows in Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad and Gujarat, reaching over 1.5 lacs jewellers across India through exhibitions and road-shows.
With UBM's market penetration, KJGF 2015 has drawn significant attention from buyers and international sourcing delegates across Nepal, Bangladesh, Australia, Turkey and UAE, with over 200 hosted buyers, all lined up to witness the largest display of traditional Bengal gold and diamond jewellery, here in Kolkata. In addition to dedicated pavilions for gold, diamond etc, the fair had a dedicated machinery pavilion promoting technical know-how in modern jewellery manufacturing with over 35 machinery companies showcasing technologies. The Expo is also marked by the Golden Hand Awards, India's only such award which is a unique initiative honouring the traditional 'karigars' for their craftsmanship. Chosen craftsmen were awarded for their exquisite designs in gold and diamond. Actress Nimrit Kaur also made her presence as the showstopper at the following jewellery fashion show.
Mr. Joji George, Managing Director, UBM India said, "India's gems and jewellery sector has been one of the fastest growing industries globally. The sector has contributed 6-7% to India's GDP and provides gainful employment to around 2.5 million people. In our recent India study in with D&B, more than 40% of the surveyed jewellery companies adopted the trade exhibition strategy, making it the top marketing strategy to promote business, validating trade exhibitions as a powerful source for showcasing their business. It has been a constant endeavour of UBM India to provide a platform to the manufacturers and retailers of this segment, to connect and create business, thus meeting the larger industry needs of India. KJGF 2015 is one such platform, poised to raise benchmarks and fuel trade for the jewellery industry in East India. "
About UBM India:
UBM India is India's leading live media and events company that engages people and enriches businesses. UBM India provide the industry with platforms that bring together buyers and sellers from around the world, through a portfolio of exhibitions, content led conferences & seminars, tech media, live events, data services and powerful media brands. UBM India hosts over 20 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 www.ubmindia.in
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