The India International Jewellery Awards (IIJA) 2026 made its debut on October 2, 2026, at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake, bringing together Bollywood glamour and India’s rich jewellery legacy for a landmark industry celebration. The inaugural evening combined awards, fashion, entertainment and networking while recognising leading manufacturers, retailers, designers, entrepreneurs and legacy businesses from across the jewellery sector.
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Presented by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) and Tefla’s, with India Gold Metaverse (IGM) as the Title Partner and Royal Chains Limited as the Powered By partner, the black-tie event brought prominent names from India’s jewellery industry together with five Bollywood celebrities.
Bollywood Stars Add Glamour to IIJA 2026
The evening began with the red carpet at 6 PM, setting the stage for a celebration that combined the atmosphere of a film premiere with the heritage of India’s jewellery trade.
Ameesha Patel opened the awards on stage, followed by Celina Jaitly, former Miss India Sangeeta Bijlani and screen legend Meenakshi Seshadri. Arbaaz Khan took charge of the final two Shades and presented some of the night’s major honours, including the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Jewellery and fashion also took centre stage through three couture sequences — The Golden Beginning, India Shines and The Future Shines — which were presented between the award segments.
IIJA 2026 Unveils Its Golden Touch and Anthem
One of the evening’s key moments was The Golden Touch, featuring Mr Jignesh Shah, Founder, India Gold Metaverse; Mr Prithviraj Kothari, National President, IBJA; and Mr Kailash Singh, Managing Director, Tefla’s.
Together, they launched IIJA 2026 and unveiled the official IIJA Anthem, “Aaj Hamari Baari Hai”, across a full-stage LED canvas.
Brand guru Harish Bijoor delivered a keynote focused on the golden power of Brand India, while the Harmony Heaven Choir Band added to the evening’s entertainment and carried the celebration through to the dance floor.
54 Categories and Nearly 180 Nominations
The inaugural IIJA recognised winners across 54 categories from nearly 180 nominations, covering several segments of India’s jewellery ecosystem.
Among the major honours, Titan Company Limited received Manufacturer of the Year, while Kalyan Jewellers was recognised as National Jewellery Retailer of the Year. Malabar Gold & Diamonds received the Global Indian Jewellery Icon honour, while Senco Gold was named Jewellery Brand of the Year.
Indriya (Aditya Birla Jewellery) received the Jewellery Company of the Year award. Chandukaka Saraf was recognised with the Heritage Legacy Award, while Swarnshilp Chains & Jewellers received the Hall of Fame honour.
The evening’s final and most emotional recognition went to Emerald Jewel Industry India, which received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
IIJA Introduces Nominee Felicitation and AI Photo Scan
The celebration also extended beyond the award winners. In a first for an Indian jewellery awards show, every nominee was felicitated at a dedicated photo booth outside the ballroom.
An AI Photo Scan facility also allowed guests to download photographs captured during the event.
The evening concluded with all five Bollywood celebrities being felicitated on stage, followed by a grand photograph titled ‘The Stars Behind the Shine’. The networking dinner and dance floor then brought the inaugural celebration to its close.
What the Stars Said
“Gold and jewellery are part of every Indian celebration, and tonight it was wonderful to celebrate the people who create it. Opening the awards at the very first IIJA was a special honour.”
— Ameesha Patel
“Behind every piece of jewellery is a story of craft, family and hard work. It was a joy to give those stories the recognition they deserve.”
— Celina Jaitly
“Style changes every season, but beautiful jewellery is forever. IIJA felt like the industry’s own red carpet — elegant, emotional and full of pride.”
— Sangeeta Bijlani
“I have seen fashions change across generations, but the artistry of Indian jewellery has never gone out of style. It was a privilege to honour the people who keep it alive.”
— Meenakshi Seshadri
“Presenting the legacy awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award was the highlight of my evening. These are the names that built this industry — and it was a privilege to share their moment.”
— Arbaaz Khan
From the Organisers
“Tonight the Indian jewellery industry did not just hand out trophies — it celebrated itself. Manufacturers, retailers, designers and families who have shaped this trade for generations stood on one stage. This is the beginning of a new annual tradition.”
— Mr Prithviraj Kothari, National President, IBJA
“We wanted to create a night worthy of the industry it honours — glamour, emotion and real recognition, together. The response from the trade, our partners and our stars has been overwhelming.”
— Mr Kailash Singh, Managing Director, Tefla’s
“When the stars of Bollywood stand on the same stage as the craftsmen, manufacturers and retailers of India, you see what this industry truly is — the original glamour of our country. IIJA put that glamour back where it belongs: on the people who create it.”
— Mr Aseem Singh, Director, Tefla’s
About India International Jewellery Awards
The India International Jewellery Awards (IIJA) is an initiative by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) and Tefla’s to recognise excellence across India’s gold, silver, platinum and jewellery ecosystem. The platform covers manufacturers, retailers, designers, entrepreneurs, innovators and legacy jewellery houses.
The first edition was held on October 2, 2026, at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake, with India Gold Metaverse (IGM) as the Title Partner and Royal Chains Limited as the Powered By partner.
FAQ’s
1. What are the India International Jewellery Awards 2026?
The India International Jewellery Awards 2026 are an industry recognition platform presented by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association and Tefla’s to honour excellence across India’s gold, silver, platinum and jewellery ecosystem.
2. When and where was IIJA 2026 held?
The inaugural India International Jewellery Awards 2026 was held on October 2, 2026, at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake in Mumbai.
3. How many categories were featured at IIJA 2026?
The inaugural IIJA 2026 featured 54 categories and nearly 180 nominations, recognising achievements across manufacturing, retail, design, entrepreneurship, innovation and other areas of the jewellery industry.
4. Which Bollywood celebrities attended IIJA 2026?
The event featured Ameesha Patel, Celina Jaitly, Sangeeta Bijlani, Meenakshi Seshadri and Arbaaz Khan, who participated in different award segments and were felicitated during the ceremony.
5. Which major awards were presented at IIJA 2026?
Major honours included Manufacturer of the Year for Titan Company Limited, National Jewellery Retailer of the Year for Kalyan Jewellers, Global Indian Jewellery Icon for Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Jewellery Brand of the Year for Senco Gold, and the Lifetime Achievement Award for Emerald Jewel Industry India.
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