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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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Bunder’s Education Initiatives Deliver Strong Results
Bhopal: Rio Tinto’s Bunder project in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh announced the results of a number of educational initiatives aimed at improving opportunities for families in the 15 communities surrounding the diamond project. Through a range of coaching initiatives and adult education programs the Bunder project is working towards its goal of enhancing opportunities in the local
The 31st Edition of IIJS Ended with Success
Mumbai: The 31st Edition of India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) ended today with a success note. The show was organized from 17th to 21st July 2014 by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) with over 850 plus exhibitors occupying about 1800 booths from India and Overseas. Over 35,000 genuine buyers from all over India and abroad visited the
Platinum Innovation Awards at JCK 2014
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) has once again served a spark of inspiration and excitement with their 5th annual JCK 2014 Platinum Innovation Awards. The winners were chosen for 8 unique design categories. An “Editor’s Choice” and “Buyer’s Choice” were selected in each design category, as well as “Best in Show” Award which was selected as a culmination of all
Final of India Jewellery Skill Competition Held
Mumbai: Mr. Surojitrana H. from Coimbatore and Mr. Vinod Kumar C. from Bangalore were selected today in a final round of the India Jewellery Skill Competition held at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS). The Competition is being held by the Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) to decide the country’s representative at the prestigious WorldSkills International Competition
Gautam Adani Graces the 51st IGJA
Jaipur: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presented the coveted 51st India Gem & Jewellery Awards (IGJA) held in Jaipur, honouring the leading exporters of the gems & jewellery industry. GJEPC presented a total of 24 IGJ Awards: 14 – Industry Performance Awards; 7- Special Recognition Awards; 2 – Felicitation Awards; and 1- Bank supporting the Gems & Jewellery
AWDC & Angola Strengthen Trade Relations
Antwerp: Earlier this week, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) and Angola signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). AWDC, the umbrella organization for Belgian diamond companies, hailed this as a significant milestone in its partnership with Angola, one of the world’s leading diamond-producing countries. By formalizing their collaboration through the MoU, both parties aim to strengthen trade relations, ensuring that
India’s G&J Trade Adopts FTC Guidelines, USA
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), apex body for the gem & jewellery trade in India, has adopted the new mandated definition, nomenclature and guidelines for diamonds specified by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of the United States (U.S.). The FTC’s updated guidelines provide a clear, standardized definition of ‘diamond’ and distinct terminology for laboratory-grown diamonds, ensuring
Milan Chokshi is New Chairman of GJSCI
Mumbai: Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) has announced the election of Mr. Milan Chokshi as its new Chairman. The decision was made at a Board of Directors meeting held on 15th October, 2024. Chokshi, a prominent figure in the gem and jewellery industry, succeeds Shri. Adil Kotwal, whose tenure was marked by significant contributions to the Council. Under
