NE BUSINESS BUREAU
SURAT, AUG 28
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani inaugurated the 46th edition of India Gem and Jewellery Awards (IGJA), supported by GIA in Diamond City, Surat on Friday. The awards ceremony was hosted by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) .
The Chief Minister congratulated the winners and said, “The gem and jewellery industry showed its resilience despite the pandemic and enabled exports to quickly bounce back to pre-Covid levels. I am sure, the Gem & Jewellery sector will play a significant role in helping achieve US$ 400 billion of merchandise exports target, the goal set by our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shree Narendra bhai Modi for the year 2021-22.”
“The Gems & Jewellery Park taking shape at Surat will become a world-class centre for manufacturing to marketing and exports. Gujarat has attracted 40 percent of total FDI received in India. It is time to develop and build the right infrastructure.” Rupani added.
Guest of Honour CR Patil, Member of Parliament said, “It is a great pleasure to reward all the winners for their contribution in the gem and jewellery industry. I congratulate all the winners but also everyone who is a part of this sector for their perseverance towards making this industry to grow.”
Speaking on the occasion, GJEPC Chairman Colin Shah said, “As an industry, we wish to work towards our Prime Minister’s vision and achieve the USD 400 Bn ambition. We are delighted that this financial year has started on a positive note with Q1 recording a growth of 8.46% as compared to the same period of pre-pandemic year 2019. If we keep up this momentum, we can easily achieve our target of USD 43.75 billion exports this year. GJEPC has organized this ceremony to celebrate leading exporters for their dedication and hard work towards the sector. On behalf of the entire gem and jewellery industry, we wish that through the support of the government, our entire sector will continue to flourish. If we maintain this momentum, we will beat China and emerge as the leading exporting country. “
GJEPC Vice Chairman Vipul Shah said, “India’s gem and jewellery export has bounced back to its pre-covid levels. This is a reflection of the industry’s inherent strength and resilience.Credit for this goes to the entrepreneurs at the helm, leaders who combine ethics with enterprise, and to the millions of talented and highly skilled artisans whose contribution is important too. The industry has always cared for its workforce and did so through the difficult period last year too. It is fitting that the IGJA recognises not just business achievements, but also important contributions such as the best CSR programmes, those who lead in terms of employment generation and tax compliance, the ones at the forefront of Digital Enterprise and of Innovation, etc.”
CM Shri @vijayrupanibjp presented the 46th India Gems & Jewellery Awards organised today by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council in collaboration with Union Commerce and Industries Ministry at Surat. pic.twitter.com/X3YxYuDzmI
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) August 27, 2021
Dinesh Navadiya, Chairman, Gujarat Region, GJEPC said, “GJEPC has taken special steps, with the support of the government, to facilitate the MSMEs such as setting up of Navratna Gallery, the Surat International Dia-trade Centre, skill training, education and awareness building. I am confident that, in the years to come, the industry will flourish and many more award winners will emerge.”
આ કાર્યક્રમ એ એવોર્ડ ફંક્શન પૂરતો મર્યાદિત નથી પરંતુ જેમ્સ એન્ડ જ્વેલરી ક્ષેત્રમાં ગુજરાતની એચિવમેન્ટના સેલિબ્રેશનનો આ કાર્યક્રમ છે. કોઈપણ મુસીબતને અવસરમાં પલટાવાની તાકાત એ પણ આપણા ગુજરાતીઓમાં છે. @GJEPCIndia pic.twitter.com/GCPlqcPzbK
— Vijay Rupani (Modi Ka Parivar) (@vijayrupanibjp) August 27, 2021
Mansukh Kothari, Convener, Events, commented, “The 46th IGJA honours the high-achievers among the industry, those who are at the forefront of its emergence as a world leader. It recognises their role as a vanguard, leading from the front, raising the bar and encouraging others to excel as well.
CM Shri @vijayrupanibjp dedicated 208 LIG houses built by Gujarat Rural Housing Board at Rundh in Surat and while congratulating the beneficiaries, reiterated the State Govt's commitment to work for the improvement of living standard of every citizen. pic.twitter.com/caLYsarqpf
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) August 27, 2021
Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC was also present at the event.
| IGJA 2019 Award Winners | |||||
| Award Categories | No of Awards | Winner | Runner – Up | ||
| Industry Performance Categories | |||||
| 1 Precious Metal Jewellery | Plain (Large) | Exports Above Rs. 100 Crore upto Rs 250 Crore | 1 | Emerald Jewel Industry India Limited | |
| Exports Above Rs. 250 Crore | 1 | VallabhjiMalsi& Co. | |||
| Studded (Large) | Exports Rs. 500 Crore & above | 2 | Renaissance Global Limited | Kiran Jewelry | |
| Plain & Studded (SME) | Exports Below Rs. 100 Crore | 2 | Laxmi Jewellery Export Private Limited | Ashok Jewels | |
| 2. Silver Jewellery | 2 | Vaibhav Global Limited | ACPL Exports Private Limited | ||
| 3. Cut & Polished Coloured Gemstones | 2 | RMC Gems India Limited | KGK Gems | ||
| 4. Costume/Fashion Jewellery | 1 | Amrapali Exports | |||
| 5. Cut & Polished Synthetic Stones | 1 | RMC Gems India Limited | |||
| 6. Cut & Polished Diamonds | Highest Turnover (First, Second and Third) | First | 3 | Kiran Gems Private Limited | |
| Second | Hari Krishna Exports Private Limited | ||||
| Third | Laxmi Diamonds Private Limited | ||||
| Large | Exports Rs. 250 Crore above up to Rs. 1000 Crore | 2 | Shivam Jewels | Parisihi Diamonds | |
| SME | Exports Below 250 Crore | 2 | S. Jogani Exports Private Limited | Oopal Diamond | |
| 7. Sales to Foreign Tourist | 1 | Antiquariat (India) Private Limited | |||
| 8. Best Growing Company of the Year | Precious Metal Jewellery – Plain & Studded | 1 | Kiran Jewelry | ||
| Cut & Polished Diamonds | 1 | Shivam Jewels | |||
| Subtotal | 22 | ||||
| Special Recognition Awards | |||||
| 1. Most Innovative Company | 1 | Lemon Technomist Private Limited | |||
| 2. Most Socially Responsible Company | 1 | Laxmi Diamonds Private Limited | |||
| 3. Best Digital Initiative | 1 | Kiran Gems Private Limited | |||
| 1 | Hemal K. Mehta & Co. (Special Recognition) | ||||
| 4. Woman Entrepreneur of the Year | 1 | Ms. Neha Singh, Owner/Founder of Shunaya | |||
| Subtotal | 5 | ||||
| Banks and Agencies Supporting Industry Awards | |||||
| 1. Best Agency Supplying Gold | 1 | Yes Bank Ltd. | |||
| 2. Best Agency Supplying Gold to Highest Number of Clients | 1 | Yes Bank Ltd. | |||
| 3. Best Bank Financing the Industry – Overall (Highest Limits Sanctioned) | 1 | State Bank of India | |||
| 4. Best Bank Financing the Industry – Exports (Highest Limits Sanctioned) | 1 | IndusInd Bank Limited | |||
| 5. Best Bank Financing the Industry – Export to MSME Companies (Highest Limits Sanctioned) Finance should be under 25 Crore and minimum 10 clients. | 1 | State Bank of India | |||
| 6. Best Bank Financing the Industry (Highest Number of Clients) | 1 | State Bank of India | |||
| 7. Best Bank Financing the Industry (Highest Growth of Limits Sanctioned- (Minimum base Rs.500 Cr) | 1 | Yes Bank Ltd. | |||
| Subtotal | 7 | ||||
| Other Categories | |||||
| 1. Highest Employment on roll of Company | 1 | Emerald Jewel Industry India Limited | |||
| 2. Highest Taxpayer Company | 1 | Kiran Gems Private Limited | |||
| Subtotal | 2 | ||||
| Felicitation Categories | |||||
| 1. Life Time Achievement | 1 | Shri Govindbhai L Dholakia | |||
| 2. Clearing Agent of the Year | 1 | BVC Chinai Co India Pvt Ltd. | |||
| 3. Highest Gems and Jewellery Sales (Importer) | 1 | Unique Designs Inc (USA) | |||
| 1 | Kiran Exports (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Far East) | ||||
| 1 | Kiran Exports BVBA (Europe) | ||||
| 1 | SiroyaJewellers LLC (Middle East) | ||||
| Subtotal | 6 | ||||
| Grand Total | 42 | ||||
