The Kerala Jewellery International Fair (KJIF) 2025, held from 25th to 27th June at the Adlux Convention Centre, Kochi, came to a grand and successful end, reaffirming its position as Kerala’s most prestigious B2B jewellery exhibition. Jointly organised by the Kerala Gold & Silver Merchants Association (KGSMA) and United Exhibitions, the event saw record-breaking footfall, overwhelming trade response, and three days of exceptional business and networking opportunities.
The exhibition was inaugurated in a vibrant ceremony by Shri Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Joining him on the dais were several esteemed dignitaries from across the jewellery trade spectrum — including Shri Avinash Gupta, Vice Chairman of the All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), Shri Sabarinath, State President of the Tamil Nadu Jewellers Federation, Shri Vijay Kumar, State President of the Andhra Pradesh Jewellers Association, Shri Muthu Venkatraman, President of the Coimbatore Jewellery Manufacturers Association (CJMA), and Shri Shantilal Jain representing the AP Jewellers Association along with Shri K Surendran, State President, KGSMA Adv S Abdul Nazar, State General Secretary, KGSMA and Shri CV Krishna Das, State Treasurer, KGSMA and other leaders of KGSMA and other regional associations who had been the backbone for the success f the show. Their collective presence and support lent remarkable stature to the fair’s inauguration, reflecting the unifying spirit of India’s jewellery fraternity.
From the very first hour, the exhibition halls experienced a massive influx of trade visitors, with packed aisles and buzzing booths. All previous records for B2B shows in Kerala were surpassed — both in terms of visitor footfall and business transactions. Exhibitors reported brisk trade, with high-quality buyers placing orders across all product segments. The energy and enthusiasm on the show floor remained consistent throughout all three days.
A defining feature of KJIF 2025 was its robust knowledge-sharing platform. Several curated seminars and expert panel discussions were held to educate jewellers on emerging compliance norms, legal frameworks, hallmarking standards, and modern business strategies. These sessions were enriched by the participation of key representatives from relevant government departments and influential industry voices, offering actionable insights for retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers alike.
On the second day, a special felicitation ceremony was organised to mark a historic milestone: Kerala becoming India’s first state to achieve 100% hallmarking compliance with HUID process. The event was honoured by the presence of Shri G. R. Anil, Hon’ble Minister for Food, Civil Supplies, and Legal Metrology, Government of Kerala, who addressed the gathering and lauded the exemplary coordination between jewellers and regulatory bodies in achieving this national distinction.
The celebratory mood continued into the evening with the highly anticipated ‘SVAR Presents Kerala Jewellery Awards’, held to recognise outstanding achievers within Kerala’s jewellery industry. The glittering ceremony was graced by Shri Benny Behanan, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, whose encouraging words reinforced the importance of excellence and innovation in the sector. The dazzling presence of Malayalam film actress Miss Honey Rose added a cinematic sparkle to the night. The evening concluded with a power-packed live performance by Shri Anoop Shankar and his band, whose electrifying musical act kept the audience thoroughly enthralled.
The final day of KJIF 2025 featured the much-awaited Grand Kerala State Jewellers Conference, which witnessed the attendance of over 5000 jewellers and traders from every corner of Kerala. The conference served as a dynamic forum for deliberating on industry challenges, trade opportunities, taxation, hallmarking updates, and future vision for the sector. The scale and seriousness of this conclave positioned Kerala at the national forefront of industry leadership, with visuals and takeaways from the event gaining wide attention across the country.
A Landmark Edition in Kerala
“The 2025 edition of KJIF has truly redefined the benchmarks for B2B exhibitions in South India. With its unparalleled business impact, extensive participation, and thought leadership initiatives, the fair has emerged as a transformative platform for jewellery trade in Kerala and beyond” said Adv S Abdul Nazar, State General Secretary, KGSMA & KJIF Convener.
“The participating companies walked away with tangible business deals, brand visibility, and valuable buyer connections. The buyers who visited the show were very much satisfied with the collections on display and the line up of new suppliers added freshness to the exhibition” said Shri K Surendran, State President, KGSMA
“With Kerala setting the gold standard in jewellery trade with so much of unexplored potential from both domestic and international corporate jewellery houses and single stores which are being run at par with any large brand, we are truly honoured to be at the helm to take this business engagement to next level in trade excellence, KJIF has become the face of a progressive, unified, and future-ready jewellery industry”. said Shri VK Manoj, Project Director, United Exhibitions, The Co-Organiser of KJIF.
The next edition of KJIF in 2026 is going to be held from 3rd to 5th July 2026 at the same venue with many more added brands and value additions.
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