The national capital shimmered in silver! We are talking of SILVER SHOW OF INDIA – Delhi 1st Edition, held at the magnificent Yashobhoomi IICC. Once again SSI proved to be an agent of transformation for the silver industry. The show featured 139 exhibitors spread across 380 booths. SSI saw a footfall of 8700 trade visitors and business of around 300 tonnes of silver being transacted.
Kangana Ranaut, Member of Parliament- Mandi, Himachal Pradesh and a powerhouse of Indian cinema inaugurated the Silver Show of India, Delhi 1st Edition. Present at the inauguration were Guests of Honour Shri T A Sharavana, MLC-Govt of Karnataka, Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC and Rajiv Jain, Hon Secretary, JJS, Former Chairman -GJEPC together with Prithviraj Kothari, National President -IBJA, Dr Chetan Kumar Mehta, President, Jewellery Division India- IBJA and Chairman, SSI Organizing Committee, Anurag Rastogi, Head-North India, IBJA Surendra Mehta, National Secretary, IBJA, Sreekanth Urs, MD-GES India Inc and other dignitaries from the GJ industry.
A radiant Kangana Ranaut beamed as she spoke of what she saw at SSI; “I am dazzled at jewellery on at SSI- the elegance, the designs, the variety. I could spend the whole day at SSI.”Speaking of Indian jewellery she said, “Across the ages India has informed and taught the world about precious metals and stones, craftsmanship in jewellery design and adornment. I appeal to all members of the GJ trade and industry to take Indian jewellery to all corners of the globe and showcase its exquisite elegance.”
The scale and importance of SSI was put in perspective by Dr Chetan Kumar Mehta, Chairman SSI, President- Jewellery Division India- IBJA, President –JAB, when he said “A new beginning has started well”.
Sreekanth Urs, MD-GES India Inc, said, “SSI is going to be an annual future in Delhi for all the coming years”.
SSI showcased over 3 lakh designs of silver jewellery designs by 139 exhibitors—across jewellery, artefacts, intricately designed home decor, finely crafted cutlery, and much more. Trade visitors from across India including attended SSI. The variety, innovation and the vast range of product segments and price points makes SSI a must-visit for the silver trade and industry.
SSI has been instrumental in providing respect and recognition to the silver and articles/artefacts segment. It provides a vision to the industry on the tremendous potential of silver. SSI showcases the strength of the industry by bringing such a large number of exhibitors together. As we have always maintained, SSI has truly put SILVER in the SPOTLIGHT!
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