IBJA's Silver Show of India (SSI) exceeds expectations; achieves commendable success

After two successful Arti Ledition in Banglore, the largest ever silver exhibition "Silver Show of India (SSI)" 3rd edition held in Mumbai BKC at JIO Convention Centre, from 8th June till 11th June, 2023, which showcased exquisite artistry and timeless elegance in the world of silver craftsmanship

The inauguration was graced by Chief Guest Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Ministry of Tourism, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Women and Child Development, GoI; Guest of Honours Mangesh Kudalkar,

Member of Legislative Assembly Mahrashtra; Dr T A Sharavana, MLC Karnataka Govt, Deputy Floor Leader - Legislative Council and Chairman Shree Sai Gold Palace; Prithviraj Kothari, National President, IBJA; Dr Chetan Kumar Mehta, National Vice President, IBJA; Surendra Mehta, National Secretary, IBJA.

The other notable attendance from the jewellery industry included Saiyam Mehra, Chairman, GJC; Kirit Bhansali, Vice President, GJEPC; Rajesh Kalyanraman, ED, Kalyan Jewellers; Dr B Govindan, Chairman, Bhima Jewellers; B A Ramesh, Jt. MD, Thangamayil Jewellery Ltd; Varghese Jos Alukkas, Jos Alukkas Group; Suresh Kumar Ganna, President, JAB; Srikant Kari, Chairman, Karnataka Federation; Chirag Thakkar, Director; Amrapali Industries Ltd; Abhiskek Bindumadhav, MD, Bhima Jewels Pvt Ltd.

Mangal Prabhat Lodha, the Cabinet Minister of Maharashtra, who emphasised that silver has a bright future as a store of value, referring to it as the "new gold". T.A. Sharavana, MLC from Karnataka, the guest of honour, highlighted the increasing import of silver and the need for exhibitions like this to promote consumption.

Prithviraj Kothari, National President, IBJA, estimated that the event would attract approximately 25,000 to 30,000 buyers. "We are delighted by the overwhelming response to the first-ever largest silver exhibition in Mumbai," National President IBJA Prithviraj Kothari said.