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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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14th Edition of NJA ’25 Announced
Mumbai The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has announced the 14th Edition of WGC presents National Jewellery Awards (NJA’25). Organized by GJC, NJA recognizes and honours outstanding talent in the jewellery sector, celebrating excellence, creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation while shaping the industry’s future. NJA is known for its unbiased and relentless efforts for the welfare of the
GJEPC Road Show Strengthens Outreach in Vietnam
Mumbai: In a bid to boost bilateral cooperation, India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) held a series of constructive meetings with key stakeholders from Vietnam’s gemstone and investment sectors. A key meeting was held with Mr. K.S. Ngo The Hoc, Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Association of Gemstones (VAG), accompanied by representatives from seven member
Dr. K. Srikar Reddy, CGI, San Francisco Visits India Pavilion, JCK Las Vegas ’25
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) extended a warm welcome to Dr. K. Srikar Reddy, Consul General of India (CGI), San Francisco, during his visit to the India Pavilion at JCK Las Vegas 2025, North America’s premier jewellery trade show. Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, greeted Dr. Reddy at the Pavilion. Also present during the visit were Mr.
RBI Increases Gold Loan Availability
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has eased rules for gold loans. Those who are seeking loan against gold can now get up to 85% of the gold value as a loan, up from 75%. This new Loan-to-Value (LTV) cap applies to total loan amounts up to ₹2.5 lakh, including interest. For example, if your gold is worth ₹1
Opportunities for Strengthening Indo-Belgian trade ties
New Delhi: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Co-Hosts Indo-Belgian Diamond Forum in New DelhiThe Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in partnership with HRD Antwerp and the Embassy of Belgium in India, co-hosted the Indo-Belgian Diamond Forum at the Residence of the Ambassador of Belgium in New Delhi The event was powered by INDRA – by
Chairman of Malabar Group Gets Business Bhushan Award
Mumbai: Mr. M.P. Ahammad, Chairman, Malabar Group, has been honoured with the prestigious Business Bhushan Award at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026, in recognition of his visionary leadership and pivotal role in transforming the global jewellery retail landscape and society at large. Held at the iconic Gateway of India, the awards ceremony brought together leading policymakers, industry
IIJS Icon Awards & Mega Lucky Draw on 21st March
Bengaluru: The 4th edition of IIJS Bharat – Tritiya and IGJME Bharat – Tritiya 2026 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru is set to begin from 21st – 23rd March 2026. This premier event is a unique convergence of the finest gems, jewelry, and machinery, bringing together industry leaders, innovative exhibitors, and global buyers under one roof. The
IDPL Unites Natural Diamond Community
Hong Kong: The third edition of the International Diamond Premier League (IDPL), a cricket tournamentcreated by and for the global natural diamond community, will take place in Hong Kong from 19–22 March 2026. Following earlier editions in Belgium and India, IDPL 3.0 will bring together leading diamantaires and industry partners from Belgium, India, and Hong Kong for four days of
