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DJGF Signature 2026 opens in Delhi with 120 plus exhibitors
Three-day B2B jewellery trade show at Bharat Mandapam draws 7,000 plus visitors from 28 Feb
MUMBAI: Delhi’s jewellery trade just got a sparkling kick-off because when 120 plus brands shine under one roof, even the crown jewels start taking notes. The second edition of DJGF Signature 2026, organised by Informa Markets in India, opened today (28 February 2026) at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, cementing its position as North India’s premier early-season sourcing platform for retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers gearing up for Akshaya Tritiya and the wedding-festive rush.
Spanning over 70,000 square feet, the three-day B2B exhibition (28 Feb–2 Mar) brings together 120 plus exhibitors representing more than 400 leading jewellery brands, including Vikash Chain, Beera Jewellers, Neeru Jewels, Riddhima Chain, Grover Jewels, ASV Polki, SRK Jewels, Unique Alankar, and Shri Radhey Krishna Jewellers. The show is expected to attract over 7,000 trade visitors, including 400 plus VIP and curated hosted buyers senior retail decision-makers, trade bodies, and sourcing delegates.
The inaugural ceremony featured industry heavyweights, Avinash Gupta (Vice Chairman, GJC – Chief Guest), Ramavtar Verma (Chairman, TBJA), Naveen Kumar Jindal (Senior Chairman, TBJA), Kamal Pawal (President, TBJA), 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).
The showcase covers fine jewellery, gold (plain, antique, contemporary), gold & diamond, polki & jadau, silver, loose gemstones, lab-grown diamonds, casting jewellery, and jewellery technology & packaging solutions giving the trade a decisive first-mover edge.
GJC vice chairman Avinash Gupta said, “The participation from exhibitors and buyers reflects not just strong business sentiment, but also the growing maturity of our gem and jewellery ecosystem. Platforms like DJGF Signature have evolved into structured marketplaces that enable systematic procurement, networking, and meaningful knowledge exchange.”
Informa Markets in India managing director Yogesh Mudras added, “With the domestic jewellery market projected to expand to USD 130–150 billion by 2030, the sector is entering a phase of structured growth driven by festive demand, bridal purchasing, and increasing formalisation.”
TBJA, president Ram Avtar Verma noted, “DJGF Signature truly reflects how far our industry has come. The sheer scale, participation, and energy at this edition are remarkable.”
TBJA president Kamal Pawal said, “In North India, we had never witnessed such a grand and professionally organised platform before.”
Beyond sourcing, the show features sessions on export fundamentals, luxury retail transformation through AI, bullion price volatility, and Gen-Z consumer behaviour, plus structured B2B matchmaking. Supported by associations including The Bullion and Jewellers Association Delhi, Delhi Jewellers Association, Gurugram Jewellers Association, Karol Baug Jewellers Association, Maliwara Jewellers Association, Dariba Jewellers Association, Lucknow Mahanagar Sarafa Jewellers Association, and Ghaziabad Jewellers Association, DJGF Signature 2026 is setting the tone for the larger DJGF later this year.
In a market where India processes 90 per cent of the world’s diamonds by volume, consumes vast gold, supports 5 million livelihoods, and contributes 7–8 per cent to GDP and 12–14 per cent to merchandise exports, this gathering isn’t just business, it’s the jewellery trade polishing its next big shine, one booth and one deal at a time.
Brands
Safex Group appoints Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer
Former Standard Chartered executive to steer finance
NEW DELHI: Safex Chemicals has appointed Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company prepares for the next phase of expansion in specialty chemicals and global agrochemicals.
In her new role, Malhotra will lead the group’s financial strategy, capital architecture and governance framework as Safex scales operations across multiple verticals including branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing.
A chartered accountant and graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, Malhotra brings more than two decades of experience in business finance, strategic planning, corporate banking and client management.
Before joining Safex, she served as executive director, financial markets at Standard Chartered, where she led teams across India and Sri Lanka and worked closely with large corporates, global subsidiaries and commercial banking clients. Her expertise includes capital structuring, treasury operations, risk management and financial markets led financing solutions.
Safex Group promoter director and joint managing director Piyush Jindal, said the appointment comes at a pivotal time for the company. “Safex stands at an inflection point as we build an integrated platform across branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing. Richa’s experience across global financial institutions will strengthen our financial discipline and help unlock value across the group,” he said.
Malhotra said she was looking forward to contributing to the company’s next chapter of growth. “Safex has built a strong reputation over 35 years with its focus on integrity, innovation and agricultural insight. I am excited to be part of the organisation as it expands its footprint in India and global markets,” she said.
The appointment comes as Safex continues to strengthen its financial foundations and scale operations internationally, positioning itself for future growth milestones.
