Industry Leaders Appreciated the Transformative Learnings from GemLead, the IIMA

Ahmedabad: The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), India’s premier management institute, and the All-India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex representative body of jewellers, launched a pioneering initiative – “GemLead”, Gems & Jewellery Executive Masterclass on Leadership, Excellence and Advanced Development.”

Exclusively designed for GJC members, the landmark programme empowered leaders from the gems and jewellery industry with world-class management insights, leadership skills, and strategic capabilities. The three-day residential programme, held from 5th to 7th September 2025 at the IIMA campus, offered a transformational learning journey crafted to help industry professionals apply advanced management techniques to navigate challenges and build resilient businesses.

The initiative received an overwhelming response, with a waiting list of over 40 participants within just seven days of its announcement.

Over the course of 12 high-impact sessions, participants explored cutting-edge topics such as the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business processes, strategies for professionalising family-owned enterprises, and approaches to building sustainable and scalable organisations. The curriculum also incorporated insights from neuromarketing and behavioural science to decode consumer psychology. A guest lecture by a senior representative of the Reserve Bank of India provided macroeconomic perspectives, enriching participants with a holistic view of the industry’s evolving landscape.

Speaking about the collaboration, Mr. Rajesh Rokde, Chairman, GJC, said:

“GemLead marked a defining step in shaping the leadership pipeline of the gems and jewellery industry. Through this unique partnership with IIM Ahmedabad, we provided our members with transformative learning to scale their businesses, drive innovation, and adopt global best practices. By integrating cutting-edge insights on artificial intelligence, consumer psychology, and family business professionalisation, the programme empowered our members to lead with clarity, innovate with confidence, and build future-ready enterprises.”

Mr. Avinash Gupta, Vice Chairman, GJC, added:

“We were delighted to collaborate with IIMA on GemLead. The gems and jewellery sector plays a vital role in India’s economy, and this programme was tailored to strengthen leadership, enhance managerial excellence, and prepare our industry leaders for the challenges ahead.”

Further elaborating, Mr. Ketan Chokshi, Convenor, GemLead, stated:

“While GJC has consistently championed industry growth through advocacy, skill development, and the adoption of best practices, IIM Ahmedabad has been globally recognised for its academic rigour and its legacy of shaping leaders. GemLead, as a first-of-its-kind executive programme, brought these strengths together to deliver a truly transformative experience for the gems and jewellery community.”

With GemLead, IIM Ahmedabad and GJC set a new benchmark in capacity building for the sector, bridging traditional business expertise with modern management thought.

Industry Leaders Appreciated the Transformative Learnings from GemLead, the IIMA–GJC Executive Masterclass.

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