Mehta, who has been associated with IBJA for a long time, replaced Mohit Kamboj, who resigned from the post in the Annual General Meeting held last week, the organisation of bullion dealers and jewellers said a statement here today.
Mehta, Director of Mark Bangles Pvt Ltd, has been a member of the IBJA Board since the last four years. He was appointed President yesterday.
IBJA is a 97-year-old apex organisation representing bullion dealers and jewellers.
Kamboj said: "Mehtaji has served on various committees of IBJA in the last four years. We strongly believe IBJA will scale new heights under his able leadership."