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Time of India
31-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIJS premiere 2025 opens in Mumbai with record scale and global aspirations
MUMBAI: Mumbai's reputation as a global trade hub just gained new polish. The 41st edition of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere—India's largest gem and jewellery B2B exhibition—was inaugurated today at the sprawling JIO World Convention Centre (JWCC), Bandra Kurla Complex, by Shri Rahul Narwekar, Hon'ble Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. The five-day event, organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), is not just India's premier jewellery fair but also now ranks as the second-largest gem and jewellery trade show globally. With parallel exhibitions also running at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Goregaon, the 2025 edition of IIJS spans 135,000 sq. mt. across both venues. This year's show brings together more than 2,100 exhibitors across 3,600 stalls, and is expected to draw over 50,000 trade visitors from 1,300 Indian cities and more than 3,000 international buyers representing 80 countries. Themed 'Brilliant Bharat – Architecture of India', IIJS Premiere 2025 is poised to generate an estimated ₹70,000 crore in business over the next quarter. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Shri Rahul Narwekar struck a personal chord during the inauguration, saying, 'The gem & jewellery business is very special to me as it all began from Zaveri Bazaar, Dagina Bazaar and Dhanji Street, which are part of my Colaba constituency. IIJS showcases the growth and success of India's gem & jewellery business, which is making a global mark now.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn More - How Donating Sperm May Support Your Income SpellRock Undo Adding gravitas to the launch was the presence of prominent industry figures including Shri Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of GJEPC; Shri Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman; Shri Nirav Bhansali, Convener – National Exhibitions; and Shri Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director of GJEPC. International and corporate dignitaries such as Mr. Pavel Marynichev, CEO, ALROSA and Mr. Ajoy Chawla, CEO - Jewellery Division (and MD), Titan Company Ltd. , also graced the occasion. Commenting on India's changing global trade landscape, GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali said, 'The Government of India's proactive trade diplomacy, under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has opened unprecedented doors for the gem and jewellery sector. The recently concluded India–UK Free Trade Agreement is set to be a game-changer—doubling our sector's bilateral trade with the UK to $7 billion in the next three years. ' He added, 'This is a defining moment for Indian jewellers to think global and act bold. With new markets emerging and initiatives like SAJEX—our first dedicated B2B show in Saudi Arabia—GJEPC is taking India's growth story to untapped regions across GCC, North Africa, CIS, and Europe.' The Titan Company's Mr. Ajoy Chawla echoed this sentiment, saying, 'Today India is beautifully poised to claim its rightful share in the global market. Indian jewellers have to leverage their 5,000-year cultural heritage to induce aspiration. Jeweller exporters need to take pride in our rich design legacy to emulate countries such as Turkey, Italy and Bangkok.' This year's highlight is 'The Select Club'—a high-end couture jewellery section hosted at Jasmine Hall, JWCC, featuring 118 exhibitors known for their design innovation and artisanal excellence. Beyond the showcase, IIJS Premiere 2025 is positioning itself as an engine for policy-backed growth and sustainable practices. With a vibrant mix of heritage, innovation, and new global trade agreements, India's jewellery sector is not just on display—it is on the move.
The Star
09-05-2025
- General
- The Star
A call for peace in South-East Asia, the Asian region and beyond as Malaysians celebrate Wesak Day on Monday (May 12)
KUALA LUMPUR: Perhaps the best known date on the Buddhist calendar, familiar even to non-Buddhists, is the thrice sacred day of "Wesak". And Malaysians will celebrate the Wesak festival on Monday (May 12), which is also a public holiday in Malaysia. Wesak is the name of a month in the ancient Indian calendar and it usually falls in the May though sometimes it may commence in the later part of April or extend to the early part of June. Wesak is derived from the original Pali word "Wesakha" or Sanskrit "Waishakha". In some countries it is also known simply as Buddha Day. Buddhist Chief High Priest of Malaysia Datuk Dr K. Sri Dhammaratana expressed concern that modern society is drifting away from its spiritual and familial roots. "Nowadays, society has changed, the spiritual feeling is fading away and the family feeling is fading away. "I humbly would like to appeal to all parents to give their children at least the background and basic teachings of the great masters,' he said. Add to the upheaval and uncertainty in the region as political battles play it out at the India-Pakistan borders, South China Sea and many other areas of Asia, the call of peace is, indeed, timely. Besides Malaysia, Wesak Day will also be celebrated in a big manner in Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Sri Lanka, the main centre for Buddhism. Meanwhile, in Kuala Lumpur, around 25,000 devotees are expected to join the Wesak Day float procession starting at the Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields on Monday (May 12). Joint Wesak Celebration Committee (JWCC) chairman Ng Yong Pau said the procession, featuring about 30 floats, will start at 6 pm from the Buddhist Maha Vihara at Jalan Berhala and pass through Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Jalan Petaling, Jalan Yap Ah Loy, Jalan Hang Lekiu, Jalan Gereja and Jalan Raja Chulan. The procession will then return to the Maha Vihara via Jalan P Ramlee, Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Jalan Tun Sambanthan and Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad the same night, completing an approximately 12-kilometre journey in four hours. "The 25,000 devotees are those walking alongside the floats in stages, excluding the thousands more who will be bystanders or waiting to watch the procession. "So you can imagine a huge crowd will be waiting. This year's theme is 'Foster True Compassion and Wisdom, Forge True Peace and Harmony' . "In previous years, we went through Jalan Bukit Bintang, but this year we couldn't use it because of a change in the traffic direction (one-way). We hope that through this parade, we can spread the peace and harmony of Buddhism to all,' he told a press conference here, tonight. According to Ng, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook is scheduled to attend the launching ceremony on Monday evening. Apart from the procession, the Maha Vihara will also organise a blood donation campaign and provide free food. Thousands of devotees are expected to visit the temple with offerings of flowers, candles, and joss sticks. Wesak Day also holds paramount importance for Buddhists, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. The festival is marked by the lighting of incense sticks and lotus-shaped candles, offering flowers, and the symbolic bathing of the Buddha statue.
Malay Mail
09-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Wesak Day float procession in Brickfields set to draw massive crowd on Monday
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Around 25,000 devotees are expected to join the Wesak Day float procession starting at the Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields on Monday (May 12). Joint Wesak Celebration Committee (JWCC) chairman Ng Yong Pau said the procession, featuring about 30 floats, will start at 6 pm from the Buddhist Maha Vihara at Jalan Berhala and pass through Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Jalan Petaling, Jalan Yap Ah Loy, Jalan Hang Lekiu, Jalan Gereja and Jalan Raja Chulan. The procession will then return to the Maha Vihara via Jalan P Ramlee, Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Jalan Tun Sambanthan and Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad the same night, completing an approximately 12-kilometre journey in four hours. 'The 25,000 devotees are those walking alongside the floats in stages, excluding the thousands more who will be bystanders or waiting to watch the procession. So you can imagine a huge crowd will be waiting. This year's theme is 'Foster True Compassion and Wisdom, Forge True Peace and Harmony' . 'In previous years, we went through Jalan Bukit Bintang, but this year we couldn't use it because of a change in the traffic direction (one-way). We hope that through this parade, we can spread the peace and harmony of Buddhism to all,' he told a press conference here, last night According to Ng, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook is scheduled to attend the launching ceremony on Monday evening. Apart from the procession, the Maha Vihara will also organise a blood donation campaign and provide free food. Thousands of devotees are expected to visit the temple with offerings of flowers, candles, and joss sticks. Meanwhile, Buddhist Chief High Priest of Malaysia Datuk Dr K. Sri Dhammaratana expressed concern that modern society is drifting away from its spiritual and familial roots. 'Nowadays, society has changed, the spiritual feeling is fading away and the family feeling is fading away. I humbly would like to appeal to all parents to give their children at least the background and basic teachings of the great masters,' he said. Wesak Day holds paramount importance for Buddhists, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. The festival is marked by the lighting of incense sticks and lotus-shaped candles, offering flowers, and the symbolic bathing of the Buddha statue. — Bernama
The Sun
08-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
25,000 devotes expected to participate in Wesak Day float procession
KUALA LUMPUR: Around 25,000 devotees are expected to join the Wesak Day float procession starting at the Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields on Monday (May 12). Joint Wesak Celebration Committee (JWCC) chairman Ng Yong Pau said the procession, featuring about 30 floats, will start at 6 pm from the Buddhist Maha Vihara at Jalan Berhala and pass through Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Jalan Petaling, Jalan Yap Ah Loy, Jalan Hang Lekiu, Jalan Gereja and Jalan Raja Chulan. The procession will then return to the Maha Vihara via Jalan P Ramlee, Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Jalan Tun Sambanthan and Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad the same night, completing an approximately 12-kilometre journey in four hours. 'The 25,000 devotees are those walking alongside the floats in stages, excluding the thousands more who will be bystanders or waiting to watch the procession. So you can imagine a huge crowd will be waiting. This year's theme is 'Foster True Compassion and Wisdom, Forge True Peace and Harmony' . 'In previous years, we went through Jalan Bukit Bintang, but this year we couldn't use it because of a change in the traffic direction (one-way). We hope that through this parade, we can spread the peace and harmony of Buddhism to all,' he told a press conference here, tonight. According to Ng, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook is scheduled to attend the launching ceremony on Monday evening. Apart from the procession, the Maha Vihara will also organise a blood donation campaign and provide free food. Thousands of devotees are expected to visit the temple with offerings of flowers, candles, and joss sticks. Meanwhile, Buddhist Chief High Priest of Malaysia Datuk Dr K. Sri Dhammaratana expressed concern that modern society is drifting away from its spiritual and familial roots. 'Nowadays, society has changed, the spiritual feeling is fading away and the family feeling is fading away. I humbly would like to appeal to all parents to give their children at least the background and basic teachings of the great masters,' he said. Wesak Day holds paramount importance for Buddhists, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. The festival is marked by the lighting of incense sticks and lotus-shaped candles, offering flowers, and the symbolic bathing of the Buddha statue.
The Sun
08-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
25,000 devotees expected at Wesak Day float procession
KUALA LUMPUR: Around 25,000 devotees are expected to join the Wesak Day float procession starting at the Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields on Monday (May 12). Joint Wesak Celebration Committee (JWCC) chairman Ng Yong Pau said the procession, featuring about 30 floats, will start at 6 pm from the Buddhist Maha Vihara at Jalan Berhala and pass through Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Jalan Petaling, Jalan Yap Ah Loy, Jalan Hang Lekiu, Jalan Gereja and Jalan Raja Chulan. The procession will then return to the Maha Vihara via Jalan P Ramlee, Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Jalan Tun Sambanthan and Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad the same night, completing an approximately 12-kilometre journey in four hours. 'The 25,000 devotees are those walking alongside the floats in stages, excluding the thousands more who will be bystanders or waiting to watch the procession. So you can imagine a huge crowd will be waiting. This year's theme is 'Foster True Compassion and Wisdom, Forge True Peace and Harmony' . 'In previous years, we went through Jalan Bukit Bintang, but this year we couldn't use it because of a change in the traffic direction (one-way). We hope that through this parade, we can spread the peace and harmony of Buddhism to all,' he told a press conference here, tonight. According to Ng, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook is scheduled to attend the launching ceremony on Monday evening. Apart from the procession, the Maha Vihara will also organise a blood donation campaign and provide free food. Thousands of devotees are expected to visit the temple with offerings of flowers, candles, and joss sticks. Meanwhile, Buddhist Chief High Priest of Malaysia Datuk Dr K. Sri Dhammaratana expressed concern that modern society is drifting away from its spiritual and familial roots. 'Nowadays, society has changed, the spiritual feeling is fading away and the family feeling is fading away. I humbly would like to appeal to all parents to give their children at least the background and basic teachings of the great masters,' he said. Wesak Day holds paramount importance for Buddhists, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. The festival is marked by the lighting of incense sticks and lotus-shaped candles, offering flowers, and the symbolic bathing of the Buddha statue.
