Editor’s Note
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) will launch the 2026 global trade calendar with the 18th edition of IIJS Bharat–Signature in Mumbai. This premier B2B event will be held across two venues—the Jio World Convention Centre and the Bombay Exhibition Centre—in early January 2026, showcasing the latest in jewellery and machinery.
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is set to host the 18th edition of IIJS Bharat–Signature 2026 in Mumbai, marking the first global B2B jewellery trade fair of the year.
The exhibition will be held at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC), Bandra Kurla Complex, from January 8 to 11, and concurrently at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Goregaon, from January 9 to 12. IGJME Bharat–Signature 2026, the machinery and technology showcase, will run alongside the event at NESCO.
IIJS Bharat–Signature 2026 will feature over 1,600 exhibitors across more than 3,300 stalls, spread across 1.25 lakh square metres. The show is expected to attract over 25,000 trade buyers from more than 800 Indian cities, including around 1,400 international buyers from 40 countries and 12 international buyer delegations.
– Kirit Bhansali of GJEPC
This edition will also see the participation of over 368 first-time exhibitors. The Select CLUB luxury segment at JWCC will bring together 107 curated companies showcasing high-end couture and fine jewellery.
– Shaunak Parikh of GJEPC and National Exhibitions
