All India Gem And Jewellery Domestic Council

What All India Gem And Jewellery Domestic Council does

All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) is a non-profit national trade federation established in 2001 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, that represents the country's gems and jewellery industry across manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, bullion traders, and affiliated regional associations. The federation serves its Ordinary Members through a panel-based governance structure (Large, Medium, and Small Retailer; Manufacturer-Diamond/Jewellery/Silver/Colour Stones; Wholesaler; and Bullion panels) with members organised into zonal representation and a biennially elected Committee of Administration. Its stated purpose is the promotion and growth of gems and jewellery trade in India, including fair trade practices, regulatory advocacy, and efficient organisation of business.

GJC's product surface is built around a portfolio of events, programmes, and publications rather than a technology platform. Flagship offerings include the India Gem and Jewellery Show (GJS), a multi-edition B2B trade exhibition that has facilitated ₹18,000 crore in business and attracted 10,000-15,000+ visitors per edition; the Preferred Manufacturer of India (PMI) B2B matchmaking programme, which generated 2,200+ retailer-manufacturer meetings in its Chennai edition; the National Jewellery Awards (NJA); the National Jewellery Conference; the Banking Summit for gold financing; the Labham educational seminar series (180+ editions, presented with the World Gold Council) covering PMLA, GST, HUID, and E-WAY BILL compliance; the Lucky Lakshmi jewellery festival; the GJC NextGen youth division; the GemLead IIMA-GJC Executive Masterclass; and the IAGES self-regulatory organisation. The federation publishes the Gems & Jewellery Times magazine and the multilingual (7-language) GJC Connect newsletter, and operates 10 regional offices spanning Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Kanpur, and Surat.

The federation generates revenue through recurring annual membership fees, trade show booth and sponsorship revenue, event participation fees (PMI, conferences, summits), award nomination revenue, and publication/advertising income. Its go-to-market is event-driven and community-led, leveraging flagship B2B exhibitions, B2B matchmaking platforms, regional jewellers meets (Abhushanam), networking events (GJC Nite, GJS Nite, Manthan), educational seminars, and policy advocacy as core engagement mechanisms. Strategic partners include the World Gold Council (presenting partner for Labham and the Banking Summit), IIM Ahmedabad (GemLead co-development), IGI, Yes Bank, AKGSMA, BVC Logistics, DiamondXE, Bangalore Refinery, Mukti Gold and Diamond, Laxmi Diamonds, Shree Kunj Kolkata, and Indigo Airlines. The organisation has approximately 51-100 employees and is led by Chairman Rajesh Rokde and Vice Chairman Avinash Gupta.

Name

All India Gem And Jewellery Domestic Council

Legal name

All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council

Website

https://gjc.org.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) is a Mumbai-based national trade federation representing India's gems and jewellery industry through membership panels, B2B exhibitions (GJS), manufacturer-retailer matchmaking (PMI), educational seminars, regulatory advocacy, and policy engagement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Wholesale-Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones & Metals (5094)

akta.pro primary industry

Diamond & Gemstone B2B Exchanges/Marketplaces (CRAKAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Retailer-Vendor Collaboration, Joint Business Planning (JBP) & Trade Terms Services (CRAOAOAJ)

Keywords

• Trade federation services
• Jewellery trade exhibitions
• B2B matchmaking platform
• Industry membership association
• Gems and jewellery advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: GJC generates revenue through annual membership fees charged toOrdinary Members (OM) of the federation. Members are categorised into panels (Large Manufacturer-Diamond, Large Retailer, Medium Retailer, Small Retailer, etc.) and zonal representation. Membership renewal is required annually (by October 31st for voting eligibility). Membership application forms and updation forms are available on the website.
2. Trade Show and Event Revenue: GJS (India Gem and Jewellery Show) is the flagship B2B trade exhibition generating exhibitor booth revenue, sponsorship income, and visitor participation fees. PMI (Preferred Manufacturer of India) events also serve as revenue-generating B2B platforms.
3. Awards and Conferences: The National Jewellery Awards (NJA) and National Jewellery Conference generate revenue through award nominations, sponsorship, and ticket sales. The Banking Summit is another paid event format.
4. Publication Revenue: GJC publishes the Gems & Jewellery Times magazine, a periodic industry publication that likely generates advertising and subscription revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

All India Gem And Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) is a national trade federation that organises B2B trade exhibitions (GJS), B2B matchmaking programmes (PMI), industry awards (NJA), educational seminars (Labham), networking events, and regulatory advocacy for India's gems and jewellery industry. It also publishes industry media (Gems & Jewellery Times magazine and GJC Connect multilingual newsletter) and operates the IAGES self-regulatory accreditation framework for gold value chain entities.

Product overview

GJC (All India Gem And Jewellery Domestic Council) is a national trade federation for the gems and jewellery industry in India. It operates as a platform offering multiple interconnected services: the flagship GJS exhibition for B2B trade, PMI for retailer-manufacturer matching, NJA for industry recognition, various networking events (GJC Nite, GJS Nite, Abhushanam), educational programs (Labham seminars with WGC partnership), the Banking Summit for financing discussions, youth initiatives (GJC NextGen), Lucky Lakshmi jewellery festival, the Gems & Jewellery Times publication, GJC Connect multilingual newsletter, and the IAGES self-regulatory accreditation framework. The council also offers membership programs and collaborates with IIM Ahmedabad for executive education through GemLead.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GJS: India Gem and Jewellery Show - B2B exhibition for the gems and jewellery industry
• PMI
• NJA
• Labham
• Lucky Lakshmi
• Abhushanam
• GJC Nite
• Banking Summit
• GJC NextGen
• Manthan
• GJC Connect
• IAGES

Products and services

• India Gem and Jewellery Show (GJS) Flagship B2B trade exhibition providing exhibitor booths and buyer registration for jewellery manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers, with editions including Mumbai April, Mumbai September, and Diwali editions.
• Preferred Manufacturer of India (PMI) B2B matchmaking programme that hosts structured retailer-manufacturer meetings in cities such as Chennai, Bengaluru, and Gurugram, with documented editions generating 1,800 to 2,200+ meetings per event.
• National Jewellery Awards (NJA) Annual industry awards programme with named award segments, a published selection procedure, and published winners (e.g., NJA 2025 winners on the GJC website).
• National Jewellery Conference Industry conference bringing together jewellery industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders for discussions on trade policy and market trends.
• Gems and Jewellery Banking Summit Annual industry summit focused on banking and gold-financing issues affecting the gems and jewellery sector, bringing together bankers, bullion dealers, and industry members.
• Labham Seminar Series Educational seminar programme covering topics such as PMLA compliance, GST, HUID, E-WAY BILL, and hallmarking for jewellery businesses.
• Lucky Lakshmi Jewellery Festival Nationwide festive campaign and consumer-facing jewellery festival that drives member engagement and community-based marketing activity across India.
• GemLead IIMA-GJC Executive Masterclass Executive education programme co-developed by GJC and the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad for senior industry professionals covering AI in business, family business professionalisation, and leadership skills.
• IAGES Self-Regulatory Accreditation Self-regulatory accreditation framework for entities across the gold value chain, administered by IAGES and promoted by GJC to foster trust, transparency, and ethical practices.
• GJC Ordinary Membership Annual membership for jewellery manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, and bullion traders, providing access to GJS, PMI, Labham, NJA, daily gold/silver rate benchmarks, regulatory circulars, and regional office support.
• Abhushanam Regional Jeweller Meets Regional B2B networking events for jewellers across India to interact and forge business relationships at the city and state level.
• Gems and Jewellery Times Magazine Industry trade publication covering gems and jewellery news, trends, and member features, distributed in print and digital formats.
• GJC Connect Multilingual Newsletter Multilingual (seven languages) digital newsletter covering industry news, market updates, luxury trends, retail insights, and marketing content for the gems and jewellery industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• GJS 4th edition generated ₹18,000 crore in overall business including 25 tonnes of gold jewellery
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2025GJC and IIMA Ahmedabad co-developed and launched 'GemLead' — a Gems & Jewellery Executive Masterclass on Leadership, Excellence and Advanced Development. The 3-day residential programme was held from 5th to 7th September 2025 at the IIMA campus. Over 40 participants were on the waiting list within 7 days. The programme covered AI integration, family business professionalisation, neuromarketing, consumer psychology, and macroeconomic perspectives.
• World Gold Council (WGC)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 May 2024WGC is the presenting partner for GJC's Labham seminar series (180+ editions conducted) and the Gems & Jewellery Banking Summit. WGC collaborates on jewellers meet events across India including Ahmedabad, Gandhidham, Bhavnagar, Agra, Nellore, and Amritsar. WGC presents Labham alongside the Lucky Lakshmi programme.
• Yes BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 May 2024Yes Bank powered the Gems & Jewellery Banking Summit organised by GJC on 18th May 2024 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The summit brought together leading Indian government and private bankers engaged in gold financing.
• IGI (International Gemological Institute)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIGI was the partner for the Lucky Lakshmi programme, supporting GJC's flagship jewellery festival.
• BVC LogisticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBVC Logistics served as logistics partner for multiple Labham seminars and GJS Jewellers Meets (Rajkot, Varanasi editions).
• DiamondXEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamondXE served as supporting partner for 160th and 161st Labham seminar editions in Varanasi and Rajkot.
• AKGSMAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAKGSMA supported GJC's inaugural National Jewellery Conference held on 7th July 2024 in Kochi.
• Indigo AirlinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive Indigo Airline benefits are offered to GJC members, providing preferential travel rates for attending trade events and exhibitions.
• IAGES (Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAGES is a pioneering Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) created by the Indian gold industry for the Indian gold industry. GJC actively encourages all its members to begin accreditation with IAGES. IAGES has gone live in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) with consumer awareness campaigns launching from September 2025.
• Bangalore RefineryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBangalore Refinery supported the Gems & Jewellery Banking Summit in May 2024.
• Mukti Gold and DiamondminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMukti Gold and Diamond supported the Gems & Jewellery Banking Summit in May 2024.
• Laxmi Diamonds India LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaxmi Diamonds India Ltd supported the Gems & Jewellery Banking Summit in May 2024.
• Shree Kunj KolkataminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShree Kunj Kolkata powered the Gems & Jewellery Banking Summit in May 2024.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GJCIndia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgFMcs3FbvrM3_LguC1YGoQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/AIGJC
• Instagraminstagram.com/gjc_india
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gjc-india

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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