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Venue · IIJA 2026

One evening. One address.

Friday, 2 October 2026The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake. Black tie, 500 invited guests, on the banks of Powai Lake.

Friday, 2 October 2026 Doors 5:00 PM · Awards 7:45 PM onwards Black Tie / Indian Formal
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The Property

The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake.

A five-star Marriott International property on the banks of Powai Lake — host to Mumbai's most prominent industry gatherings, including multiple editions of GLOBOIL India. For IIJA 2026, the Grand Ballroom and adjoining spaces become a single curated environment for the evening.

The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake at dusk — illuminated facade reflected across Powai Lake
The IIJA 2026 Venue
The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake — at dusk, from across the lake.
The Evening

An evening configured across three spaces.

Act 01

The Pre-Function & High Tea

The arrival experience. A curated high tea reception in the property's pre-function spaces, set for invitees, partners and dignitaries from 5:00 PM.

Act 02

The Grand Ballroom

The marquee space of the evening. Reconfigured for IIJA 2026 to host the Inaugural Address, the Keynote Session, the Grand Awards Ceremony and the Gala Dinner — all under a single architectural canopy.

Act 03

The Red Carpet & Press Wall

The most photographed surface of the night. Set in the property's lakeside arrival lounge, capturing every entry across press, broadcast and editorial photography.

Getting Here

Reaching the venue.

10 km
~25 min by road
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
9 km
~20 min by road
Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC)
8 km
~20 min by road
Andheri East
18 km
~45 min by road
Mumbai Central Station

Guests reserving seats may opt-in to chauffeur transfers at registration.

Stay at the Property

Stay where the evening happens.

Room blocks at preferential IIJA rates. Confirmed seat reservations get priority access.

Premier Room

Standard guest accommodation

Classic Westin accommodation. Bed, work area and full property access. Includes complimentary breakfast and same-property convenience for the IIJA evening.

Recommended

Lake View Deluxe

Recommended for invitees & partners

Premium room with uninterrupted views of Powai Lake. Recommended for partners, dignitaries and out-of-city invitees attending the full evening programme.

Westin Club Suite

Suite class · Concierge service

Suite-grade accommodation with Westin Club Lounge access, dedicated check-in and concierge service. Reserved for senior partners, honourees and special-category guests.

IIJA room blocks are released on a first-come basis. Confirmed seat reservations receive priority room access.

International Guests

Flying in for IIJA.

India offers an e-Business Visa to 170+ countries — recommended for IIJA attendance. The Secretariat issues an official invitation letter, co-signed by Tefla's and IBJA, to support your application.

Invitation letter issued within 48 working hours of request
Airport pickup arranged for confirmed international guests
Concierge support across stay, transfers and dietary preferences
Required for visa application

Request an invitation letter from the IIJA Secretariat.

Co-signed by Tefla's (organiser) and IBJA (institutional partner). Generally accepted for an Indian e-Business Visa for jewellery industry attendance. Issued on the email you share within 48 working hours.

  • Letterhead signed by Tefla's IIJA Secretariat
  • Co-signed by IBJA — India's apex jewellery body since 1919
  • Carries event date, venue and purpose of travel
  • Reissued for delegation members on request
On the Map

The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake — on the map.

The Address

The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake

International Business Park, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai – 400076

The Dress Code

Black Tie. Indian Formal.

For Gentlemen

Black tie, tuxedo, bandhgala, sherwani, or Indo-western formal attire. Footwear: formal Oxfords or polished leather formals.

For Ladies

Floor-length gown, cocktail evening wear, saree, or contemporary Indian couture. Statement jewellery — entirely encouraged.

The evening is photographed by editorial, press and broadcast media throughout. Dress to be seen.

The Night

Friday, 2 October 2026.

The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake.

IIJA Hospitality Desk
For venue, hospitality and travel coordination — speak directly to the IIJA team.
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IIJA — India International Jewellery Awards

India International Jewellery Awards. Presented by Tefla's in association with the India Bullion and Jewellers Association — India's apex body since 1919. Title Sponsor — India Gold Metaverse (IGM). Knowledge Partner — World Gold Council.

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