One platform for trade concerns
KSJF gives members a coordinated channel to raise issues affecting jewellers, bullion traders, artisans and associations across Karnataka.
Profile & Leadership
A united voice for Karnataka's jewellery trade.
Karnataka State Jewellers Federation (R), Bangalore brings jewellers, bullion traders, manufacturers, wholesalers, artisans and association leaders onto one platform for representation, communication and responsible trade development.
Who We Are
Organised representation for a trusted industry.
KSJF works as a statewide coordination body for the jewellery and bullion trade in Karnataka. The federation helps local businesses and associations stay connected through member communication, market updates, circulars, events, compliance awareness and industry representation.
The federation's focus is practical: bring district-level concerns to a common platform, support members with timely information, encourage transparent business practices and strengthen consumer confidence in Karnataka's jewellery sector.
Updates that help business owners
Members can access federation announcements, rate updates, event information, circulars and compliance awareness through a structured digital presence.
Responsible jewellery trade
The federation promotes fair trade, hallmarking awareness, ethical communication and practices that improve customer confidence.
Mission
To unite Karnataka's jewellery trade through representation, knowledge sharing, compliance awareness, collaboration and member-first communication.
Vision
To make Karnataka a benchmark for trustworthy jewellery retail, responsible bullion trade, skilled artisanship and strong association leadership.
Values
Integrity, transparency, service, fair trade, professionalism, consumer confidence and respect for every level of the jewellery ecosystem.
Committee
KSJF Committee for 2026-2029.
The committee provides leadership for member coordination, district communication, event planning, compliance awareness and trade representation across Karnataka.
Srikanth Kari
Leading the 2026-2029 committee with a focus on statewide member coordination, stronger association communication and practical support for the jewellery trade.
2026-29Term
Office Bearers
Executive leadership team
DO
Vice ChairmanDivakar O.V.
Vice ChairmanVinod Kumar Jain
MS
General SecretaryMallikarjun Sheelavant
PS
TreasurerPrashanth Shet
Joint SecretarySudarshan Jain
RS
Joint SecretaryRamesh S.
Board of DirectorKiran Kumar Soni
JA
Founder ChairmanJaya Acharya G.
Advisory Committee
Guidance, experience and continuity
SW
Sumesh Wadhera
RNS
Rajashekhar N.S.
BR
Dr. B. Ramachary
ASB
Arunachala S. B.
| S.No | Photo | District | Name | Mobile No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bagalkot | Mallikarjun Sheelavant | 9448144800 | |
| 2 | Ballari | Ramesh S. | 9008499662 | |
| 3 | Belagavi | Nishil Poddar | 9448050135 | |
| 4 | Bengaluru Rural | - | - | |
| 5 | Bengaluru City | Raju Soni B. | 8867290629 | |
| 6 | Bengaluru City | Dr. B. Ramachary | 9448031950 | |
| 7 | Bidar | - | - | |
| 8 | Chamarajanagar | Diwakar O. V. | 9448305550 | |
| 9 | Chikkaballapura | Rajashekhar N. S. | 9449619769 | |
| 10 | Chikkamagaluru | Kailash Jain | 9844671808 | |
| 11 | Chitradurga | Yogish | 9945515340 | |
| 12 | Dakshina Kannada (Mangalore) | Prashanth Shet | - | |
| 13 | Davanagere | Raghu Raj R. R. | 9845214147 | |
| 14 | Dharwad | Pranab Jain | 9845628683 | |
| 15 | Gadag | Prakash Raikar | 9448301956 | |
| 16 | Hassan | - | - | |
| 17 | Haveri | S. K. Giraddi | 9448424861 | |
| 18 | Kalaburagi | - | - | |
| 19 | Kodagu | Srinivas K. K. | 9448582210 | |
| 20 | Kolar | Sudarshan Jain | 9449635890 | |
| 21 | Koppal | - | - | |
| 22 | Mandya | - | - | |
| 23 | Mysore | Amarnath C. S. | 9342187481 | |
| 24 | Raichur | - | - | |
| 25 | Ramanagara | Sumathi Kumar | 9036680312 | |
| 26 | Shivamogga | Vinod Kumar Jain | 9448130296 | |
| 27 | Tumakuru | Mahesh N. S. | 9481765819 | |
| 28 | Udupi | Jaya Acharya G. | 7019568583 | |
| 29 | Uttara Kannada (Karwar) | Deepak Anwekar | 7019727301 | |
| 30 | Vijayapura | - | - | |
| 31 | Yadgir | - | - | |
| 32 | Vijayanagara (Hosapet) | Kiran Kumar Soni | 9448915513 |
Organisation Focus
What KSJF delivers for members.
Trade Representation
Gather member concerns, understand district-level issues and present trade viewpoints through a credible federation voice.
Knowledge Programs
Organise awareness sessions on hallmarking, taxation, compliance, digital tools, market practices and business operations.
District Coordination
Connect district and taluk-level associations through one communication framework for faster updates and stronger participation.
Member Communication
Publish updates, circulars, events, market information and federation announcements in a clear and accessible format.
Consumer Confidence
Encourage transparent jewellery practices, responsible communication and trust-building initiatives that benefit both trade and customers.