Following the government’s decision to reopen B2B exhibitions, Informa Markets in India organized its 13th edition of Hyderabad Jewellery, Pearl and Gem Fair (HJF 2021), the premium B2B jewellery trade show of South India, at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), Novotel, Hyderabad.

The exhibition was inaugurated in the presence of the Chief Guest, Abhilasha Bisht, IPS, Additional Director General of Police, Telangana State Police and Special Guests such as Varghese Jos Alukkas, CMD, Joyalukkas Jewellery; Nirupa Bhatt, Executive Coach & Strategic Adviser, Leadership Circle Practitioner and Gem & Jewellery Industry Expert; Mahendra Tayal, President, Hitech City Jewellers Manufacturers Association; and Mukesh Agarwal, Convener, Hitech City Jewellers Manufacturers Association. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India and Pallavi Mehra- Group Director, Informa Markets in India presided over the inauguration. 

The show has, over the years, served as an exclusive platform for both buyers and sellers to connect, exchange ideas, discover upcoming trends and generate business opportunities. For trade buyers it’s a one-stop shop solution to witness, experience, and place orders of their choice from an exclusive artisans’ collection. 

Jewellers from Mumbai, Jaipur, New Delhi, Thrissur, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Surat, and Bangalore presented an array of collections. This year, over 500 + traditional, modern and innovative leading designer brands from across the country have showcased over 50,000 of their finest jewellery and artisanal collections.

Expressing her delight to be a part of the show, Bisht said that the show was strategic in connecting retailers with manufacturers from various parts of the country and access latest trends and innovations. Adding to Bisht’s views, Bhatt said that younger generation is looking for new designs and manufacturers should continue to bring in distinctive and innovative designs and create a niche segment for pearls. 

Mudras said that India is leading the number one position among the top exporters in cut and polished diamonds and second position in gold jewellery, silver jewellery and lab grown diamonds. The second quarter of 2021 has been satisfactory for businesses as establishments were better prepared for lockdowns compared with 2020. The total Jewellery demand in terms of volume increased by 25 percent YoY to 55 tonnes in the second quarter of 2021.