Mumbai, 21st July: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SGL (Solitaire Gemmological Laboratories) for the establishment of the SGL Pavilion comprising of 40 booths at the India Gem & Jewellery Show (GJS), scheduled from 2–4 October 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The collaboration aims to strengthen industry engagement while creating a dedicated platform showcasing excellence in gemmological certification, innovation, and trust within the jewellery ecosystem.
The MoU was signed between Mr. Saiyam Mehra, Convener – GJS & IPC, and Mr. Chirag Soni, Co-Founder & Director, SGL, in the presence of Mr. Avinash Gupta, Vice Chairman, GJC, Mr. Mitesh Dhorda, National Secretary, GJC, and Mr. Rahul Vasani, Business Development Manager – Dubai, SGL.
The dedicated SGL Pavilion comprising 40 booths including experiential zone of SGL will provide exhibitors and visitors with an exclusive platform to engage with the latest advancements in gemmological services, certification technologies, and quality assurance, reinforcing confidence and transparency across the jewellery value chain. GJC and SGL thanks Mr. Anil Prabhakar – Salesman Turned Storyteller for felicitating this deal and coordinating on behalf of GJC and SGL to initiate and execute this MoU
Mr. Rajesh Rokde, Chairman GJC, said, “GJS has always been committed to bringing together every important stakeholder of the jewellery industry under one roof. Our partnership with SGL is another step towards creating greater value for exhibitors and visitors by offering a dedicated platform focused on certification, innovation, and trust. We are confident that the SGL Pavilion will become an important attraction at GJS October 2026.”
Mr. Saiyam Mehra, IPC and Convener GJS said, “The preparation of the GJS Diwali edition is in full swing, and the industry is eager for this exhibition. The show will comprise more than 350 exhibitors and will welcome approx. 15000 visitors from Domestic and International market. Having a dedicated SGL pavilion will add immense charm to the show as visitors will get an opportunity to meet trendsetting diamond manufacturers in this pavilion.
Mr. Chirag Soni, Co-Founder & Director, SGL, said “We are delighted to collaborate with GJC for GJS October 2026. As the industry continues to evolve, certified quality, transparency, and consumer confidence have become more important than ever. Through the SGL Pavilion, we look forward to engaging with manufacturers, retailers, and industry professionals while showcasing advancements that contribute to a stronger and more trusted jewellery ecosystem.”
Mr. Avinash Gupta, Vice Chairman, GJC, said, “Meaningful collaborations like this reinforce GJC‘s vision of promoting innovation, transparency, and sustainable growth for the Indian gem and jewellery industry. The partnership with SGL reflects our commitment to continuously enhancing the value proposition of GJS and creating opportunities that benefit every stakeholder across the industry.”
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