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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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GJEPC Invites Participation in SAJEX 2025
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) invites international participation/countries/pavilions to be part of the B2B Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition i.e., SAJEX 2025, to be held at JEDDAH SUPERDOME from September 11–13, 2025. The exhibition is held in partnership with the Indian Consulate in Jeddah and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India. SAJEX 2025 is
De Beers Unveils Second Ear Piercing Ritual Program
Mumbai: De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company, will support diamond jewellery retailers in driving demand for natural diamond jewellery by showcasing a new gifting occasion in the lives of young consumers – the second ear piercing, which is an intrinsic part of India’s traditional culture and modern rituals. De Beers is introducing a heart-warming ‘Love, From Dad’ collection as part
Chetan Mehta Explores Kirit Bhansali’s Personality
Bengaluru: The latest edition of Coffee with Dr. Chetan Kumar Mehta featured an engaging conversation between Dr. Chetan Mehta, President of the Jewellers Association Bangalore, and Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Held during the IIJS Tritiya event, the discussion delved into Mr. Bhansali’s inspiring journey, his vision for the jewellery industry, and
GJEPC Felicitates IIJS Icons 2025
Bengaluru: Tritiya 2025 honoured a distinguished group of industry pioneers and visionaries who have significantly contributed to the growth and excellence of the jewellery sector. These IIJS Iconsrepresent the epitome of innovation, craftsmanship, and dedication, having built legacies that continueto inspire and shape the future of the industry. This year, we celebrate their remarkable achievementswhich have earned them a place
Undisclosed Synthetics Detected in Surat
Surat: The Surat Diamond Association (SDA) on Saturday detected 110 piece of synthetic diamonds from a packet belonging to two diamond traders operating from the Mini Bazaar diamond market in Varachha, according to a report published in The Times of India. This is the first time that synthetic diamonds have been detected from the world’s largest diamond cutting and polishing
GJF Welcomes Govt’s Move to Ease Gold Import
Mumbai: All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) welcomed the Union Government’s recent initiatives to ease supply of gold as raw materials but sought industry status for the sector and National Jewellery Council status for the Federation so that it could implement key initiatives for the sector. GJF has urged the Government to create several jewellery parks with shared
8th Edition of Signature IIJS Inaugurated
Mumbai: The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council officially inaugurated its eight edition of Signature on February 20, 2015, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NSE Complex) in Mumbai. It promises to be a grand event as over 580 exhibitors will be participating with over 1,100 booths spread over the 30,000 sq m venue. The event will witness more than 7,000
India Lifts Ban on Gold Coin, Medallion Imports
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Wednesday the import of gold coins and medallions will no longer be prohibited, pending further review, reports Financial Express. However, the limits on banks in selling gold coins and medallions are not being removed, the RBI said. Banks are free to grant gold metal loans, the RBI said, adding that rules
