The Largest Jewellery Trade Fair of South India

GJIIE Feb 15-17 in Chennai

The curtain rises on February 15th to unveil the 4th edition of the Gem and Jewellery India International Exhibition ("GJIIE"), the most-awaited jewellery show in South India organized by Madras Jewellers & Diamond Merchants' Association (MJDMA). GJIIE 2008 is the largest Jewellery Business-to-Business (B2B) Trade Show in South India.

India is the largest consumer of the gold in the world and South India accounts for more than 45% of this Gold Consumption. Chennai and Tamilnadu is the Epicenter of the demand for Gold Jewellery in South India. Since time immemorial, the Gold Jewellery Trade in South India is conducted through Chennai. This is the reason, why the Madras Jewellers & Diamond Merchants' Association took the initiative of organizing First Ever Trade Fair on Gold Jewellery in Chennai in 2005. The objective was to bring the best of Gold and Jewellery Manufacturers froThe Show has grown in stature over years. This year the Exhibition which will be held at Chennai Trade Centre, from February 15-17, 2008 will feature over 150 Top Manufacturers from India and Abroad. Over 12,000 Jewellery Retailers from all over South India are expected to visit this Trade Show.m across India under a Single Roof to cater to the demands of the South Indian Jewellery Industry.

Some of the Special Features of the Exhibition is a separate Kerala Pavilion showcasing Light Weight Gold Jewellery and Participants from Bangkok showcasing Silver Jewellery. In the Last Edition of GJIIE in the year 2007, the Exhibitors reported substantial orders as retailers from in and around Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala & Karnataka visited the show to view the latest offerings and add up to their stocks. Most exhibitors reported good to excellent business with serious trade queries from small towns of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The 20 Exhibitors from the Kerala Pavilion were extremely happy with queries from Madurai, Salem & Chennai. Lightweight gold jewellery ranging from handcrafted chains, necklaces, jhumkas, ear studs, cummerbunds, armbands and pendants were much sought after. Exhibitors from Kolkatta, Ahmedabad & Jaipur received many queries from Chennai, Hyderabad and Coimbatore for necklaces and bangles. Mumbai chain manufacturers also achieved good business deals.