Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recognized 40 of the most promising young professionals under the age of 40 through its prestigious ‘Forty Under 40’ initiative at the IIJS Premiere 2025. This forward-looking recognition celebrates the dynamic new wave of leadership driving the future of India’s gem and jewellery industry.

Launched to promote Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) and foster entrepreneurship, the initiative honours rising stars across the value chain—from manufacturing and retail to design, technology, and exports. The awardees were felicitated in a special ceremony held during the grandeur of IIJS Premiere, which this year spans two iconic venues: the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) and the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), NESCO.

Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of GJEPC, commented on the importance of this initiative, stating, “The Forty Under 40 initiative is our way of recognizing the future of India’s jewellery trade. These young leaders are not only shaping their own enterprises but are also inspiring transformation across the entire ecosystem.”

As part of GJEPC’s larger commitment to foster sustainable growth and innovation, Forty Under 40 stands as a testament to the industry’s evolving mindset—one that embraces change, values fresh ideas, and empowers young professionals.

The honourees exemplify vision and agility, leveraging digital tools, design thinking, and global insights to lead their businesses into a new era. Their recognition underlines a larger narrative of India’s gem and jewellery sector emerging as a vibrant, tech-forward, and inclusive industry.