We Wish to Build Globally Relevant SKY Gold: Akash Talesara
Israel’s Diamond Industry Under Severe Pressure
Did Natural Diamond Ind. Misjudge LGD Threat?
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
Top News
Namdeb to Extend Diamond Mining to 2050
Gaborone: Namdeb Diamond Corporation, a joint venture between Namibia and De Beers has re-affirmed its plans to mine gems in the southern African country until at least 2050 by deploying new technology. Bloomberg quoted Namdeb spokesperson Pauline Thomas as saying that it takes “continuous innovation” and “investing in new technology to mine mid-water areas”. Namdeb recently opened the Sendelingsdrif mine
Belgium Charges HSBC with Fraud
Antwerp: Belgian prosecutors have charged a subsidiary of British bank HSBC with fraud and money-laundering worth hundreds of millions of euros, mainly for diamond dealers in the industry’s international hub of Antwerp, reports RTE News. Swiss subsidiary HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) is wholly owned by the Asia-focused banking giant. It allegedly helped hundreds of clients cheat the Belgian state, a
Zimbabwe’s Diamond Exchange Gets Backing
Harare: Government’s plans to set up a diamond exchange have received a major boost following commitment by world gem organizations to support the initiative. World Federation of Diamond Bourses president Ernie Blom said the world body is ready to ensure that Zimbabwe’s objective becomes a reality. “I know that the Government of Zimbabwe has been considering setting up a diamond
GJPEC in Jewellery Arabia with 64 Companies
Mumbai: The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion council (GJEPC) is participating in the forthcoming 23rd Jewellery Arabia exhibition in Bahrain at the Bahrain International Convention & Exhibition Centre from November 18 to 22, 2014 represented by 64 leading names from the Indian Gems & Jewellery industry. The participation has increased over last year and so has the exhibit space by
NDC Celebrates First-Ever ‘World Diamond Day’
Mumbai: Jewellery has always held a deeply personal place in people’s hearts and natural diamonds remain its most powerful expression. Every natural diamond carries within it a story of love, milestones, heritage and personal triumphs. On the first-ever World Diamond Day, these stories took centre stage, as people across the country came together to celebrate the meaning and emotion behind
BDB Celebrates the ‘World Diamond Day’
Mumbai: A fitting tribute to the “World Diamond Day” launched by Natural Diamond Council (NDC) was celebrated in Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) on 8th of April with much fanfare. History of diamonds, from evolution to the present day was depicted through huge panels bearing pictures and descriptions of the respective eras. Images and educational text showed the important partner countries involved
Akshay Kala-The Eternal Art: GJS Opens 4th April
Mumbai: All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) proudly announces the 9th edition of the India Gems and Jewellery Show (GJS April 2026), affectionately known as “Humara Apna Show.” Scheduled from 4th to 7th April 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, this premium B2B exhibition will celebrate timeless craftsmanship and innovation under the theme “Akshay Kala: The
India Removes ₹10 Lakh Cap on Courier Export
New Delhi: The Government of India on 31st March 2026 issued a set of notifications and a circular to ease re-imports and streamline courier mode shipping, following announcements made in the Union Budget. The reforms target e-commerce exporters and aim to reduce friction in cross-border returns and logistics. A key change is the removal of the per-consignment value cap for
