He was speaking at the the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion
Council’s (GJEPC) 50th India Gem & Jewellery Awards (IGJA) held
here.
“Evolving remarkably over the years, the
industry has emerged as a leading player in the global luxury market, and as
a pivotal contributor to India’s export economy. It has also become a major
generator of large-scale employment opportunities,” Mr. Ambani said. “As a result, the industry is poised to achieve
exports of $100 billion in the coming years from $40 billion currently.”
Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, Gem & Jewellery
Export Promotion Council,
said,.
“We must empower our artisans, invest
in research and development, and leverage technology to unlock new horizons
of growth. As we mark the 50th India Gem & Jewellery Awards (IGJA), we not only applaud the remarkable achievements
of individual exporters but also acknowledge the collective endeavours of
the industry at large,” he
added.