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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7th GJS Concluded Successfully

Mumbai: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) proudly concluded the 7th edition of its flagship event, the India Gem and Jewellery Show (GJS), held from 4th to 7th April, 2025 at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Branded as #HamaraApnaShow, GJS April 2025 which brought together industry leaders, renowned jewellers, and stakeholders from across the globe to celebrate

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Trump Pauses Tariff for 90 Days

Washington: The US President Donald Trump on yesterday announced a 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs for trading partner countries that have not retaliated with higher levies on American goods — such as India — and further hiked the levy on China to 125% for hitting back. India has not retaliated to the 26% levy by Trump and has engaged the

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AWDC Welcomes European Decision not to Impose Import Tariffs

Antwerp: The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the industry organization representing all Belgian diamond companies, has expressed relief and satisfaction following the European Council’s decision not to impose import tariffs on polished diamonds originating from the United States, as part of its package of countermeasures in response to the U.S. tariffs imposed by President Trump. European import tariffs could have

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India Targets 500 Hallmarking Districts this Year

Mumbai: The Indian gems and jewellery industry witnessed a momentous occasion as Mr. Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Minister of New & Renewable Energy, graced the prestigious India Gem & Jewellery Show (GJS) at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The event also marked the 25th anniversary of hallmarking of gold in India, a

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GJEPC Briefs PMO on US Tariff Impact

New Delhi: India’s gem and jewellery sector has formally presented its key demands to the Government of India, urging for relief from US tariffs amid escalating trade tensions. GJEPC’s industry representation to the GoI encapsulates key areas requiring immediate attention under the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). A high-level delegation, led by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, met Principal Secretary

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GJEPC Becomes Title Partner of IIJS-JCL

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has become the Title Partner of the highly anticipated IIJS-JCL (Jewellers Cricket League), which kicked off on 11/04/2025) at the state-of-the-art Cricket Hub Ground, strategically located on the Banur-Landran Highway in Mohali. Representing GJEPC at this exciting event are esteemed officials Mr. Shamal Pote, Director along with team Mr. Pranabes Hazra

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Seminar on “GJEPC & Trade Opportunities”

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) successfully organized an insightful seminar on “GJEPC and Trade Opportunities” for the gem and jewellery community of Zaveri Bazaar on April 11, 2025. The event was aimed at raising awareness about the Council’s various initiatives and support systems designed to boost the growth and global reach of the Indian gem and

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Gemfields to Raise $30 Mln. Through Rights Issue

London: Gemfields Group Ltd announced on Friday plans to raise USD30 million through an equity rights issue, following a swing to a significant annual loss driven by rising costs and ongoing political instability. The London-listed miner and marketer of coloured gemstones reported a pretax loss of USD103.6 million for 2024, reversing from a USD16.6 million profit in 2023. Annual revenue

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