The GJEPC Chennai office, in collaboration with the Madurai Mavatta Vairam Thangam Mattrum Velli Nagai Vyabarigal Sangam, successfully hosted the IIJS Premiere 2025 Roadshow in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on 20 June.

Mr. Mansukh Kothari, Committee of Administration Member, GJEPC, shared insights into the upcoming IIJS Premiere 2025, highlighting business potential for South-based jewellers. Mr. Murli Iyer of De Beers presented the INDRA Programme, which saw 64 companies from the region register during the session.

Mr. Surya Narayanan, Deputy Director – Southern Region, who also gave a detailed presentation on export opportunities, GJEPC membership benefits, the 40 Under 40 initiative, IJEX Dubai, SAJEX Saudi Arabia, and the Council’s global outreach programmes. A special felicitation was held for the members of the local jewellers’ association.

The roadshow drew 68 key retailers from Madurai and nearby districts. Participants showed keen interest in visiting IIJS Premiere and exploring export opportunities, appreciating GJEPC’s ongoing initiatives to support and grow the gem and jewellery trade.