3-Day Indian Fashion Jewellery & Accessories show to Begin from tomorrow

New Delhi, July 20 (KNN) In order to expand share of fashion jewellery in India’s export, the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) is organizing the 9th edition of the three-day Indian Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Show (IFJAS-2016) from tomorrow.‎

The show would be held at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh from July 21 to July 23, 2016.

Over 250 manufacturers and exporters from all over the country will be showcasing the wide product range of fashion jewellery & accessories to attract overseas buyers and their representatives in sourcing their requirements under one roof, informed D. Kumar, Chairman – EPCH.

Kumar further informed that IFJAS 2016 will provide a global platform for the Fashion Jewellery & Accessories sector to make a dent in the 16.3-billion-dollar world market and increase India’s share in this segment.

Mainly focusing on fashion products like fashion & costume jewellery, fashion accessories & head to toe adornments, IFJAS 2016 will also showcase the widest range of materials, products and designs in five categories comprising fashion jewellery, semi-precious jewellery, fashion accessories, hand bags and fancy & embroidered fashion shoes, imitation jewellery and shawls.

Describing it an important part of India’s export basket, Rakesh Kumar, Executive Director - EPCH, stated that “India’s exports of fashion jewellery and accessories in the year 2015-16 was to the tune of Rs. 2755 crore, but its share in the world market is still very less and holding of IFJAS is part of Council’s drive to promote and expand horizons of key verticals of the handicrafts sector which has tremendous potential to expand further.”

The top importing Nations for jewellery in the world are USA, Germany, UK, France, Japan, Switzerland, Netherlands, Canada, Belgium, Hong Kong, Spain, Australia, Italy and Latin American countries and India is already exporting to these markets, the ED-EPCH  added.

The   exports of   fashion jewellery and accessories from India went up from Rs. 2502   crore in 2014-15 to Rs. 2755 crores (US million $ 421) in 2015-16, registering a growth of 10.10%, added Mr. Kumar.

Focus pavilion of North Eastern, Eastern & Western Region will also be set up at this show and entrepreneurs from these regions will be displaying exquisite fashion jewellery & accessories products. (KNN Bureau)