The 12th Edition of the India Rough Gemstones Sourcing Show (IRGSS) 2025 was inaugurated on 17th November 2025 by Shri R. K. Chandan, Commissioner of Customs, Jaipur. He was joined by Shri Jitendra Meena, Deputy Commissioner of Customs, ACC Jaipur.
Shri Chandan was welcomed and felicitated by Shri Yogendra Garg, Regional Chairman, GJEPC, and Shri D. P. Khandelwal, Convener of the Coloured Gemstones Panel, GJEPC, along with members of the Regional Committee and the Panel.
This year’s edition stands out for the participation of Kagem Mining Co. Ltd., Zambia, owned by Gemfields, which is presenting a wide assortment of rough emeralds for Indian gemstone manufacturers. Viewing sessions are being coordinated by Mr. Brijraj Rathore, Senior Manager at Kagem, and Mr. Gopal Kumar, Director, Gemfields India, who also led a guided tour of the exhibition.
During his walkthrough, Shri Chandan interacted with members of the trade, took note of their feedback, and assured continued support to ensure smoother business operations.
GJEPC expressed its gratitude to the Commissioner and the Customs Commissionerate, Jaipur, for sustained support to the sector, including the resumption of personal carriage of gems and jewellery, and for their proactive efforts in resolving trade-related concerns to improve ease of doing business.