A united voice for Karnataka's jewellery trade.

Srikanth Kari

Mr. Srikanth Kari, newly re-elected Chairman of the Karnataka State Jewellers Federation (KSJF), said: “With 31 districts and 177 talukas in Karnataka, district-level associations alone were not sufficient to address the growing challenges faced by jewellers. The presidents of these associations have therefore come together under one umbrella body — KSJF — to collectively safeguard the interests of the jewellery fraternity and address critical issues such as harassment from unlawful authorities, anti-social elements, and various government and tax departments, while also working towards the overall growth and development of the industry.” Speaking on the need for such a federation, Mr. Kari said: “Ten to fifteen years ago, competition was limited, business conditions were stable, and the trade functioned smoothly. Today, however, the environment has changed significantly. New regulations are introduced frequently, customer expectations have evolved, and the industry is witnessing intense competition. Traditional jewellers, many of whom have carried forward this business for generations, are finding it increasingly difficult to adapt to these rapidly changing dynamics. This is a matter of serious concern.” To address these challenges and support jewellers in overcoming the issues faced by the trade, KSJF was formed with memberships open to both individual jewellers and corporate jewellers. “We are proud to state that KSJF today has more than 300 life members,” he added. Planned Activities KSJF has proposed to conduct board meetings in different districts once every three months. These meetings will provide an opportunity to understand local issues and resolve them through the collective wisdom and experience of jewellers from across the state. In addition, KSJF is planning to organise an annual conference in every district of the state .