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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.
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Magellanic Cloud names Syed Ameeruddin CEO of e-surveillance arm
Keeping a sharper eye on the future, Magellanic Cloud is putting a seasoned watcher in charge.
MUMBAI – Magellanic Cloud Ltd. has elevated Syed Ameeruddin as Chief Executive Officer of its e-surveillance business, bringing its iVIS and Provigil operations under a unified leadership to accelerate growth in intelligent monitoring and infrastructure solutions.
Ameeruddin, a nearly two-decade veteran of the company, steps into the role after leading the e-surveillance vertical. His career trajectory—from Business Development Manager to the top of the vertical—reflects a steady climb built on operational depth, client engagement, and strategic execution across multiple subsidiaries.
Over the years, he has played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint, strengthening client relationships, and streamlining operations. He has also been instrumental in integrating acquisitions, helping align new businesses with Magellanic Cloud’s long-term strategy while stabilising performance across diverse domains.
More recently, Ameeruddin has contributed to securing key mandates spanning railways, the National Highways Authority of India, and the BFSI sector—wins that have bolstered the company’s order book and deepened its presence in critical infrastructure.
Commenting on the move, Joseph Sudheer Thumma said Ameeruddin’s leadership has been “pivotal in shaping the e-surveillance business,” citing his ability to drive growth, build teams, and deliver strategic wins as key to the company’s journey. His elevation, Thumma added, is expected to further accelerate expansion in AI-driven surveillance and infrastructure solutions.
The transition comes as demand surges for AI-enabled monitoring, centralised command systems, and large-scale deployments across mission-critical environments. Magellanic Cloud’s e-surveillance segment—anchored by iVIS and Provigil—has emerged as a significant growth engine, delivering projects across banking, transport, highways, and public infrastructure.
In his new role, Ameeruddin will focus on scaling platform capabilities, expanding deployments in complex environments, and developing integrated solutions that enhance real-time intelligence and operational resilience. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the company alongside his new responsibilities.
With this leadership shift, Magellanic Cloud is doubling down on its ambition to stay ahead in India’s rapidly evolving surveillance ecosystem—where seeing, increasingly, is not just believing, but predicting.
