The Gem and Jewellery Council of India (GJC) announced the election of Rajesh Rokde as the new Chairman and Avinash Gupta as the Vice Chairman at its first meeting of the Committee of Management (COA) Board of Directors for the period 2025-26. following the elections in December 2024.
Rajesh Rokde expressed his honour to take on this leadership role at a critical time for the Indian gems and jewellery sector. He highlighted the transformative potential of the sector and set out a mission focused on sustainable growth, enhancing consumer confidence and gaining global recognition. Rajesh Rokde is dedicated to collaborating with industry leaders and community organizations to achieve important goals in the gem and jewellery industry.
New Vice President Avinash Gupta expressed his gratitude for his role and looks forward to tackling industry challenges with Rajesh Rokde and his team. He highlighted the company’s commitment to ethical practices, technological innovation, and supporting small and medium-sized businesses.
The Gem and Jewelry Council (GJC) aims to unite community voices and drive industry growth. Under the leadership of Rokde and Gupta, the Board of Directors is focused on innovation and strategic progress for the benefit of the entire industry.
The newly elected members of the Steering Committee for the period 2025-26 are as follows:
- Rajesh Rokde – President and Zonal Chairman (West)
- Avinash Gupta – Vice President and Zonal Chairman (South)
- Saiyam Mehra – Immediate Past President
- Dr. Ravi Kapoor – Zonal Chairman (North)
- Sunil Poddar – Zonal Chairman (East)
- Amit Jindal – Member ACO
- Amit Kumar Soni – Member Veterans Association
- Ashok Kumar Jain – Member COA
- Gurjeet Singh – Member COA
- His Majesty Sultan Mohideen – Member COA
- Madan Kothari – Member ACO
- Nilesh S. Shobhawat – Member COA
- Ravi Prakash Agarwal – Member COA
- Rupesh Tambi – COA Member
- Sahil Mehra – COA Member
- Salim Daginawala – COA Member
- Samar Kumar De – COA Member
- Siddharth Sawansukha – COA Member
- Sourav Roy – AOC Member
- Suyash Agrawal – COA Member
- Vardhaman Kothari – ACO Member
The upcoming leadership transition will strengthen GJC’s advocacy for the gems and jewellery industry, focusing on key compliance and tax issues. In addition, the new leadership will promote initiatives such as ‘Make in India’ to boost local manufacturing and improve consumer confidence in domestic products, thereby fostering a more enabling environment for stakeholders.
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