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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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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IIJS Premiere 2024 Wins Excellence Award

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recently announced that the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere 2024 has been awarded the coveted “Top Source from India Show” honour at the Exhibition Excellence Awards 2025 — for the second year in a row. The award was received by Mr. Shamal Pote, Director – National Exhibitions, GJEPC, in recognition

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A Welcome Relief for Indian G&J Exporters

Mumbai: A recent U.S. federal court ruling has provided significant relief to Indian jewellery exporters by blocking the implementation of the Trump administration’s proposed “Liberation Day” tariffs. These tariffs included a 26% duty on Indian gems and jewellery exports to the U.S., which posed a substantial threat to India’s $10 billion annual jewellery trade with the United States. Key Developments:

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Platinum Love Bands Launches New Campaign

Mumbai: Platinum Guild International’s (PGI) Platinum Love Bands has unveiled its latest seasonal campaign: “Seal It with Platinum” With an estimated 10 million weddings taking place each year in India, the campaign taps into the deep emotional clarity and personal meaning modern, Indian couples seek when choosing symbols of commitment. Crafted as an occasion-first initiative, the campaign draws from the

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India Pavilion Dazzles at Watch & Jewellery Show

Sharjah: The India Pavilion shined bright on the opening day of the Watch and Jewellery Show Middle East 2025 with 12 exhibitors (Badalia Gems Private Limited, Rajesh Gems, Diarah Jewels Private Limited, Sejal Exports (India), N K Jewels, Fine Colour Gems Private Limited, N.J. Gems, Shubham Motiwala & Jewellers Pvt. Ltd, Manoj Ornaments Pvt. Ltd.) The Pavilion is being organized

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WGC Releases Report on India’s Gold Market

Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) has published a new report titled ‘India Gold Market – Reform and growth’. The report explores the key factors that shape India’s gold demand and supply, as well as the challenges and opportunities for the future. The report updates the previous WGC report from 2017, ‘India’s Gold Market – evolution and innovation’, which highlighted

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Platinum Love Bands-a Celebration of Rara Love

Mumbai: Amidst the winter wonder and holiday magic, PGI’s Platinum Love Bands introduce an exclusive collection tailored for winter weddings, encapsulating the essence of those defining moments in a relationship. As the year winds down, couples can commemorate shared laughter, being each other’s greatest supporters, and overcoming challenges together with these exquisite platinum bands. In the season of festivities and

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GJEPC Secures Grant For Micro & Small Exhibitors at IIJS Signature ’24

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has successfully enlisted the IIJS Signature 2024 Exhibition under the “Procurement and Marketing Support” scheme of the Ministry of MSME. The scheme provides financial assistance to micro and small enterprises for participating in domestic and international trade fairs and exhibitions. As a result, the eligible exhibitors can now avail themselves of

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India to Resume Rough Imports from 15 Dec

Mumbai: The Indian gem & jewellery industry announces  that the voluntary suspension of rough diamond imports, which was in effect from 15th October to 15th December 2023, will be lifted on 15th December 2023. The suspension was a collective decision taken by the Indian diamond industry, represented by the GJEPC, Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), Mumbai Diamond Merchants Association (MDMA), Surat

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