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Despite Global Losses & Firmer Rupee, Indian Gold & Silver Held Their Floors
Macro Snapshot: The selling that pushed both metals lower in the week ending 25 September came from the American bond market rather than from any bullion-specific news. S&P Global’s flash survey on 23 September put its composite output index at 58.4, the strongest reading since July 2021, with services at 58.7 and manufacturing at 56.7. On the same morning, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said further policy adjustments were likely to be needed to return inflation to target. A poorly
Despite Global Losses & Firmer Rupee, Indian Gold & Silver Held Their Floors
Macro Snapshot: The selling that pushed both metals lower in the week ending 25 September came from the American bond market rather than from any bullion-specific news. S&P Global’s flash survey on 23 September put its composite output index at 58.4, the strongest reading since July 2021, with services at 58.7 and manufacturing at 56.7. On the same morning, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said further policy adjustments were likely to be needed to return inflation to target. A poorly
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Viewing of first Grib Diamonds Begins Today
Antwerp: The viewing of the first production of Grib Diamonds NV, a 100% owned subsidiary of OAO LUKOIL, will begin on Monday, September 15th, and will conclude on the following Monday. Consequently, on Tuesday September 23rd, the company will hold its first-ever, online auction of rough diamonds from the diamond mine named after Vladimir Grib in Arkhangelsk region (Russian Federation).
PNG Jewellers Celebrates Centenary of ‘Late Shri Dajikaka Gadgil’
Pune: P. N. Gadgil Jewelles recently celebrated the centenary year of ‘Late Shri Dajikaka Gadgil’ with various events spread out across the day to mark the majestic celebrations. Launch of late Shri Dajikaka Gadgil museum inaugurated by Mayor Chanchalatai Kodre, Shashitai Kirloskar and Mr.Vasant Davkhare, Deputy Chairman of Maharashtra Legislative Council followed by Madhuri Dixit Nene’s visit to the Laxmi
PJ Watson is Gem-A Gem Empathy Award Winner
London: The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A)) has announced the winner of this year’s Gem Empathy Award as P J Watson. The Hertfordshire-based designers, manufacturers and wholesalers of fine diamond and gem set jewellery were awarded the prize for their stunning multi-purpose tourmaline and diamond, peacock feather brooch in 18ct white gold, created especially for the IJL show. Gem-A’s
First Sustainable Pearls Forum Talks Held
Hong Kong: The Sustainable Pearls Forum took place June 20th in Hong Kong, bringing pearl industry leaders around a table to discuss the importance of sustainability to cultured pearls. This event included companies such as Paspaley, Robert Wan, Jewelmer, Tiffany & Co. and Mikimoto. The Forum highlighted the potential of pearls as pioneers of sustainability in the jewellery industry and
BIS Initiative to Strengthen Consumer Confidence
Mumbai: As India rapidly emerges as one of the world’s most important jewellery consumption markets, the need for transparency and consumer confidence has never been more critical. Valued at approximately US$80–85 billion in FY24, the Indian jewellery sector is projected to grow to US$225–245 billion by FY35, underscoring the scale and momentum of domestic demand. Within this broader growth, diamond
Overall Outlook Remains Positive for Gold & Silver in 2026
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has issued its annual review of the bullion market, highlighting the extraordinary rally in gold and silver during 2025, which has pushed both metals to record or near-record highs by December and the factors driving this surge. The sharp rally in gold and silver witnessed this year is the result
Sara Tendulkar Appointed as Brand Ambassador of Litestyle by PNG
Pune: Litestyle by PNG, the contemporary lightweight fine jewellery brand from PNG Jewellers, has announced Sara Tendulkar as its brand ambassador, marking a key step in strengthening the brand’s connection with India’s future jewellery consumers. The association reinforces Litestyle’s role as a strategic bridge between PNG Jewellers’ legacy customers and its future customers. While PNG has been a trusted name
Commerce Secretary Visits GJEPC Ofiice
Mr. Rajesh Agrawal, Commerce Secretary, Department of Commerce, India, visited GJEPC headquarters in Mumbai on 26 December and held a detailed interaction with GJEPC’s Committee of Administration, including Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, Mr. Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, Mr. Anoop Mehta, Convener – Diamond Panel, Mr. Russell Mehta, Co-Convener – Diamond Panel, Mr. K.S. Srinivasan, Convener – Gold Panel, Mr. Ashish
