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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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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Rashmika Mandanna Appointed India Brand Ambassador of Swarovski

Mumbai: Swarovski proudly announces actor Rashmika Mandanna as its new Brand Ambassador for India, marking a milestone for the Austrian luxury house as it strengthens its presence in one of its fastest-growing markets. India, a vibrant market with a deep affinity for jewelry and self-expression, continues to play a pivotal role in Swarovski’s global growth story. With her pan-India appeal,

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De Beers Report Highlights Progress in Key Areas

London: De Beers Group today published its 2024 sustainability report, highlighting significant progress across its key focus areas of climate, livelihoods, nature and provenance. These areas were identified as the priorities for De Beers Group’s sustainability work as part of a mid-term review of the Group’s Building Forever sustainability framework initiated last year. During the course of 2024, De Beers

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A Moment of Reckoning for India’s G&J Industry

Mumbai (Gems2jewellery.com Exclusive): India’s Gem and Jewellery (G&J) sector has long dazzled global markets, not just with its sparkle but with the millions of livelihoods it sustains. From the diamond polishing units of Surat to the gold jewellery workshops of Mumbai and Jaipur, this industry has been the backbone of India’s export story. But today, that glitter is under threat.

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Gaston to Acquire 100% Ownership of Lucapa Diamond

Dubai: Gaston International DMCC (“Gaston”), part of Jemora Group, has announced that it has entered into a binding term sheet (the “Binding Term Sheet“) with Richard Tucker and Paul Pracilio (“Administrators”) of Lucapa Diamond Company Limited (“Lucapa”), an ASX-listed company, for a Deed of Company Arrangement (“DOCA”) contemplating the acquisition of all issued shares of Lucapa by Gaston (the “Transaction“).

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India is the Second Largest Market: Paul Rowley

Mumbai: Mr. Paul Rowley, Executive Vice President, Diamond Trading, De Beers group, while opening of the sustainable De Beers group booth at IIJS Premiere Show 2024 said, “The Indian consumer’s love affair with natural diamonds and all they represent is going from strength to strength. With demand for diamond jewellery growing faster in India than anywhere else in the world,

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40th IIJS Premiere Inaugurated in Mumbai

Mumbai: Hon. Governor of Maharashtra Mr. C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated one of the world’s largest gem & jewellery B2B shows – India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere 2024 organized by India’s apex trade body, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) at the JIO World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. Mr. Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Hon. Minister of

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‘Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards’ Formed

Mumbai: The Indian gold industry has today announced the formation of the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES – pronounced as I-AAY-GES), a self-regulatory organisation (SRO) created by the Indian gold industry, for the Indian gold industry and supported by the World Gold Council. IAGES will aim at increasing consumer confidence and enhancing trust in the Indian gold

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Discussion on Strengthening Indian Market for Natural Diamonds

Mumbai: De Beers and India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) held a meeting on 1st August in Mumbai to discuss strategies for bolstering the natural diamond market in India. The discussion centred around the need for education and awareness around natural diamonds. Ms. Shweta Harit, Global Senior VP, De Beers; Mr. Amit Pratihari, Vice President of De Beers

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