The 17th edition of the Hyderabad Jewellery, Pearl and Gem Fair (HJF 2025), organised by Informa Markets in India, commenced on 9 May at HITEX, Hyderabad. The three-day event brought together jewellers, designers, manufacturers, and retailers from across India and overseas, focusing on business-to-business engagement and seasonal procurement ahead of the festive and wedding seasons, including Diwali.
The event was inaugurated with a traditional lamp lighting ceremony attended by several prominent dignitaries. These included Karthik Reddy, National Media Panellist, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS); Varghese Alukka, Managing Director, Jos Alukka’s; Avinash Gupta, Vice Chairman, GJC; Mahendra Tayal, President, HJMA; Mukesh Agarwal, Vice President, HJMA; Chetan Kumar Mehta, President, JAB; Kailash Charan, President, Twin Cities Jewellers Association; Jagdish Pershad Varma, President, Telangana Bullion, Gem and Jewellery Federation; Parasmal Ranka, President, Telangana Pawn Broker Jewellers Association; Ashok Shermal Jain, President, Pot Market Jewellers Association; Sumesh Wadhera, Managing Director, AOJ; Rajendra Jain, Managing Director, SVAR; Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India; Pallavi Mehra, Senior Group Director, Informa Markets in India; and Pankaj Shende, Group Director, Informa Markets in India.
Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India said, “HJF 2025 is a landmark edition in every sense from the volume of quality footfall to the diversity of exhibitors and the relevance of showcased products. It reaffirms India’s leadership in the global jewellery space and is highlighting our role as facilitators of industry growth.”
The fair is expected to attract over 8,000 trade visitors and features a dynamic showcase of both renowned brands and emerging talent. It serves as a key platform for business opportunities, while highlighting the evolving craftsmanship and contemporary design sensibilities that define India’s gems and jewellery sector today.
