GJEPC organised a Retailers’ Connect programme for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on 30 June 2026. The event brought together around 80 jewellers, manufacturers, GJEPC members and trade professionals to promote India's largest B2B gem and jewellery exhibition and highlight export opportunities for the regional industry.

The programme was organised with the support of the Coimbatore Jewellers Association and the Coimbatore Jewellers Manufacturers Association as part of GJEPC's nationwide outreach initiative for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026.

K. Srinivasan, Convenor - Gold Panel, GJEPC, welcomed the gathering and shared insights on export opportunities, encouraging retailers and trade members to explore international markets.

Sabarinath B., President of the Coimbatore Jewellers Association and the Tamil Nadu Jewellers Federation (TNJF), and Muthuvenkatram B., President of the Coimbatore Jewellers Manufacturers Association, also addressed the gathering and welcomed the participants.

Mansukh Kothari, Convenor – Events, GJEPC, delivered a detailed presentation on IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, highlighting the show's scale, business opportunities and the advantages it offers to exhibitors and buyers.

Surya Narayan, Director – Southern Region, GJEPC, presented the export opportunities available to MSMEs and outlined various GJEPC initiatives aimed at helping jewellery businesses strengthen their export capabilities and expand into global markets.

The programme concluded with enthusiastic participation from the local jewellery fraternity, reflecting strong interest in IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 and GJEPC's export promotion initiatives across Tamil Nadu.