JNA September/ October 2023

JNA 40th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL JNA 40周年专题报道 JNA September/October 2023 | 49 Vipul Shah has played a pivotal role in the stellar growth of India’s jewellery sector. As chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), he advocated for reforms to enhance the industry’s competitiveness, foster investment, stimulate innovation and promote exports. Under his leadership, the council has emerged as a strong voice championing positive changes for the industry’s growth and prosperity. Today, India is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of gems and jewellery, with exports reaching nearly US$40 billion. In his first stint as chairman from 2012 to 2015, Shah organised the first World Diamond Conference in 2014. Now on his second non-consecutive term, he is driven by the mission to further strengthen India's position as a global hub for diamonds, gems and jewellery by investing in innovation, technology and skills development. Shah said, “Our future endeavours will revolve around innovation, global engagement, sustainability and collaboration. By staying at the forefront of industry trends and embracing a forward-thinking approach, we will continue to make a positive impact on the global jewellery landscape.” An unstoppable innovator and boundary pusher, Shah is a strong voice for trade-friendly policies and favourable business environment, winning the Indian government's understanding and support to overcome challenges. He has overseen GJEPC’s successful participation in international exhibitions worldwide, works to strengthen India International Jewellery Shows (IIJS) Premiere and Signature, and expands the council’s reach through initiatives such as the International Gem & Jewellery Show and India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX) in Dubai. Vipul Shah在印度珠宝行业的快速增长中发挥了关键作用。身为印度宝 石和珠宝出口促进委员会(GJEPC)主席,他带领GJEPC推动行业革新, 旨在提高行业竞争力,刺激创新,促进投资和出口。 在他的带领下,GJEPC成为倡导行业改变、推动增长和繁荣的重要声音。如 今,印度已是全球最大的宝石和珠宝生产及出口国之一,出口额近400亿美元。 Vipul于2012年至2015年首次担任GJEPC主席,他于2014年筹办了首届世 界钻石大会。今次是他第二次非连续当选。他的使命是通过创新、科技和技术开 发,进一步巩固印度作为全球钻石、宝石和珠宝中心的地位。 他表示:“我们未来将致力创新,寻求国际交流、可持续发展和合作。我们将 紧贴行业潮流,贯彻前瞻性思维,以继续为环球珠宝业带来正面影响。” Vipul是一位势不可挡的革新者,他大力倡导贸易利好政策和良好的商业环 境,赢得了印度政府的理解和支持,以克服种种挑战。 在Vipul的率领下,GJEPC曾成功参与全球国际展览,印度国际珠宝展(IIJS) 的预展和精华展因而變得更盛大,而GJEPC亦借迪拜的国际宝石和珠宝展及印 度珠宝博览中心(IJEX)等扩大了对市场的影响力。 Vipul Shah has led the Indian gem and jewellery industry to unparalleled success on the global stage, advocating for reform to enhance its competitiveness and seeking new avenues for further growth. Vipul Shah引领印度宝石和珠宝 行业发展,在环球舞台上取得空前 成功。他倡导改革以提升行业竞争 力,并寻求进一步增长的新途径。 Vipul Shah Chairman Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council 印度宝石和珠宝出口促进委员会主席 Propelling India to greater heights 推动印度珠宝迈向新高峯

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