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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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GDP Growth Reflects Resilience of India’s Economy: Kirit Bhansali
Mumbai: India’s strong services activity has helped GDP growth comfortably beat expectations for the second quarter in a row, rising to an impressive high of 7.8% for April-June 2025. The swift growth in the first quarter of the current financial year further consolidates India’s position as the world’s fastest growing major economy. Currently the world’s fourth-largest economy, India is on
Kalyan Jewellers Launches Showroom in Dibrugarh
Mumbai: Kalyan Jewellers yesterday launched its all-new showroom at K.C Gogoi Path, Khalimari in Dibrugarh. Actor Genelia Deshmukh inaugurated the showroom, which aims to further strengthen the brand’s presence in the region. The showroom offers an array of exquisite designs from Kalyan Jewellers, featuring popular house brands such as Muhurat (Wedding Jewellery Line), Mudhra (Handcrafted Antique Jewellery), Nimah (Temple Jewellery)
India’s G&J Ind. Bids Farewell to Kobbi Shoshani
Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse ( BDB) & Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) bade a warm farewell to Mr. Kobbi Shoshani, Consul General of Israel. During his tenure, Mr. Shoshani has been more than a diplomat—he has been a true ambassador of friendship. His leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment have strengthened the bonds between Israel and India, creating relationships
Celebrate Onam with Platinum Jewellery
Mumbai: Onam is a season defined by abundance — of joy, togetherness, and new beginnings. It is a time when choices reflect thoughtfulness, where compromise feels out of place. For jewellery that carries this spirit, platinum stands apart: a metal of unmatched rarity and preciousness, offering value beyond compare through its high purity standards, longevity, modern design language, and uniquely
India and New Zealand Sign Strategic FTA
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has welcomed the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 27 April 2026, calling it a timely and strategic step that opens a high-potential market for Indian gem and jewellery exporters. India’s current gem and jewellery exports to New Zealand stand at approximately USD 16.61 million. With zero-duty
Suresh Hathiramani Elected as Chairman of WDHB
Singapore: The World Diamond Heritage Board (WDHB) has announced the appointment of Mr. Suresh Hathiramani as Chairman and Mr. Alex Popov as Vice-Chairman, of the Selection Committee of the World Diamond Heritage List (WDHL). A Historic Initiative for the Diamond Industry: The World Diamond Heritage List is an initiative designed to identify and document the 100 diamonds that have shaped
Antwerp’s Diamond Trade Increased by 20% in Q1
Antwerp: According to figures from the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the total volume of diamonds traded in Antwerp increased by nearly 20% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year. The import of rough diamonds in particular saw strong growth, with a 35.7% increase in volume. In terms of total trade value, the trading
India Govt. Includes Jewellery in FTWZ
New Delhi: In a significant policy clarification, the Government of India has brought jewellery under the ambit of Free Trade Warehousing Zones (FTWZ), extending the scope of the existing framework governed by the SEZ Rules, 2006. Under a Circular dated 3rd March 2016, FTWZ units were already permitted to undertake storage and vaulting of precious commodities such as gold, silver,
