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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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NDC Unveils Fancy Color Diamond Report
Paris: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC), in partnership with Choron Group and the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF), has unveiled a groundbreaking report celebrating fancy colour diamonds. Released to coincide with Paris Couture Week, the Fancy Colour Diamond Report casts a global spotlight on these exceptionally rare and natural gems. This is the first comprehensive report of its kind, offering
Platinum BSM Ignites Fresh Momentum for India’s Jewellery Market
Kochi: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India recently concluded the 2025 edition of its annual Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) on a high note in Kochi, bringing together leading industry voices right from key manufacturers to major jewellery retail partners from across the country. The event continued its legacy as a key platform for platinum jewellery manufacturers and retailers to collaborate on
GJEPC Proposes Sector Priorities to Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), along with Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, met Union Commerce & Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal on 30th June during an interactive meeting with Export Promotion Councils and industry associations at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. The GJEPC delegation highlighted several critical policy concerns and
GJEPC Participated in Mega MSME Sammelan
Lucknow: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) participated in the Mega MSME Sammelan 2025, organised by ASSOCHAM in Lucknow on 26-27 June to mark MSME Day. The event celebrated the contributions of MSMEs to India’s economy and exports and explored ways to strengthen their growth. Mr. Antarpal Singh Sawhney, Regional Chairman (North), GJEPC, addressed the gathering, highlighting the
First Jewellery Export Consignment to the UK Under India–UK CETA
Mumbai: Mumbai, India’s financial capital and the country’s premier hub for gem and jewellery exports, yesterday marked a historic milestone with the flagging off of the first jewellery export consignment to the United Kingdom under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The Mumbai flag-off forms part of a nationwide initiative being held across Delhi, Surat, Jaipur, Chennai and
IIJS Premiere: Overseas Buyers Passport Scheme for Int’l Buyers
Mumbai: For the IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has launched an exclusive Overseas Buyers Passport Scheme. Participating International buyers can win a fixed flight reimbursement of USD 525 through a lucky draw. This initiative has been designed to encourage overseas buyers to explore a wider range of exhibitors across the show, thereby fostering
India-UK Buyer Seller Meet Concludes Successfully
London: The India-UK Jewellery Buyer-Seller Meet 2026 concluded successfully, bringing together 20 leading Indian gem & jewellery manufacturers and prominent UK buyers to explore new business opportunities and strengthen bilateral trade ties. Held at the Arsenal Executive Box, Emirates Stadium, London, the two-day meet served as a dynamic platform for meaningful networking, strategic partnerships, and high-value business discussions. With the
Mehul Shah Elected President of WFDB
Mumbai: Mehul Shah, Vice President of Bharat Diamond Bourse has been elected President of World Federation of Diamond Bourses, (WFDB) the apex global body of the diamond trade comprising 26 Diamond Bourses from across the Globe and 6 affiliated members. The election took place on Monday, July 12, during the ongoing World Diamond Congress in Singapore. Leaders of the 21
