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Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors
Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000
Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors
Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000
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BIS Amendment for Gold Hallmark Sought
Mumbai: The gold jewellery industry has urged the government to immediately pass amendment to BIS Act 1985 to follow proper hallmarking standard across the country, reports Indian Express. Indian Association of Hallmarking Centres, which represents 350 hallmarking centres across India, estimates that only 40% of jewellery is hallmarked in the country. “We urge the government to pass the Amendment to
PGI Targets 1000 Outlets in India by End of 2015
Mumbai: Popularity of platinum jewellery is growing on a fast track in India with the consumption crossing over 5 tons this year from about 400 kgs. in 2009. The India Manager of Platinum Guild Ms. Vaishali Banerjee told G2J “This is the right time for us (PGI) to be aggressive in our marketing approach and hence we recently restructured our
India not to Use Gold Deposits as Part of CRR, SLR
New Delhi: The Indian government has dropped plans to utilize gold mobilized under the proposed Monetization scheme for meeting mandatory liquidity requirements for banks, as it wants to avoid another confrontation with Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The government dropped plan to use gold deposits as part of CRR, SLR in gold monetization scheme because of opposition from RBI, sources
IIJS 2015 Ended with Enhanced Response
Mumbai: The 32nd edition India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) ended here on 10th August with more response than the exhibitors and organizers had expected. Huge debacle in gold prices is said to have inspired strong traffic at the show. Now domestic jewelers expect enhanced sales during the upcoming festive and wedding season. The show, supposed to be Asia’s largest is
GJEPC Proposes Pre-Budget Recommendations
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body representing India’s gem and jewellery sector, has proposed its pre-Budget recommendations to Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, outlining key policy measures to boost India’s export competitiveness, enhance ease of doing business, and support the industry’s resilience amid global headwinds. India’s gem and jewellery exports, valued at USD
Platinum Jewellery Shines at Golden Glob Awards
Mumbai: Platinum jewelry played a defining role in many of the most memorable red-carpet looks at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards. Chosen for its naturally white luster, exceptional strength, and ability to securely showcase diamonds and colored gemstones, platinum once again proved why it remains the foundation of fine jewelry at the world’s top awards shows. Celebrities and their
Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Opens Store in Mumbai
Mumbai: Forevermark Diamond Jewellery marked a defining milestone in its India journey with the grand opening of the world’s largest flagship store by De Beers Group in Mumbai. Located at Crest Link, Khar West, at the heart of Linking Road, the nearly 5,000 sq. ft. store reflects the brand’s long-term commitment to Indian consumers seeking meaningful, design-led luxury. The marquee
JewelStart to Elivate India’s Role as “Jeweller to the World”
Mumbai: IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 witnessed a defining moment for India’s gem and jewellery industry with the launch of JewelStart, GJEPC’s first dedicated incubation and acceleration platform for gems, jewellery and allied startups. Unveiled at the show in Mumbai, JewelStart signals a deliberate move to embed structured innovation, entrepreneurship and technology-led problem solving into the industry’s growth story. Conceived as
