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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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Gold Prices on Down Trajectory
Mumbai: The price of gold continued its downward trajectory for the third consecutive day in India, reflecting a mix of domestic and global market influences. The decline in gold prices is evident across major markets. In Delhi, 10 grams of 24-carat gold is priced at Rs 76,963, a sharp drop from Rs 78,003 recorded yesterday. In Chennai, the price stands
Platinum Love Bands Launches ‘SeaItwithPlatinum’
Mumbai: The month of love calls for a celebration that is as rare and meaningful as the bond it honours. This Valentine’s Day, Platinum Love Bands by PGI India unveils its ‘SealItWithPlatinum‘ campaign, capturing the essence of love that is rare, precious, and everlasting—just like platinum. The campaign beautifully captures the journey of modern relationships—where love is a choice made every day, built on
‘VAIRAM’ Charts Course for India’s LGD Supremacy
Chennai: The Vajra Industry Research & Academic Meet (VAIRAM) Workshop 2025, held on 10th February at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Research Park in Chennai, emerged as a landmark event in the lab-grown diamond (LGD) sector in India. Organized by India Centre for Lab Grown Diamond (InCent-LGD) at IIT Madras in association with GJEPC, the VAIRAM workshop provided
GJC Requests a Reduction in GST to 1.25%
Mumbai: All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the premier body for jewellers, has urged the government to rationalize the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on bullion and precious ornaments, reducing it to 1.25% from the current 3% to ease the burden on consumers and boost sales. GJC appreciates Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman while urging the GST council
Lighthouse invests Rs. 284 Cr. in Kushal’s
Bengaluru: Lighthouse India Fund IV AIF has invested INR 284 crores in Kushal’s, India’s leading fashion and silver jewellery brand. Kushal’s is the first investment by Lighthouse from its newly raised, fourth private equity fund. This round also includes a secondary buy-out providing part exit to its first institutional investor India SME Investments, which invested in 2019. Founded in 2006
GJNRF Wins ‘NGO Leadership Award’
Mumbai: Gem & Jewellery National Relief Foundation (GJNRF), the apex body coordinating the common social intervention efforts of the gem and jewellery industry in India, was conferred with the NGO LEADERSHIP AWARD at the prestigious 13thWorld CSR Day Awards organised by World CSR Congress and certified by the World Federation of CSR Professionals. The award was received by GJNRF Jt.
Sachin Jain Appointed as CEO of WGC
Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) has appointed Mr. Sachin Jain as its new CEO, India, who will take up the role from March 2024. Mr. Sachin joins from De Beers where he has held several senior roles for the past 13 years. As Managing Director of De Beers India, he has led the De Beers Forevermark business in India
WGC Launches New ‘You are Gold’ Campaign
Mumbai: World Gold Council (WGC) has launched new ‘You are Gold’ multimedia campaign to reinvigorate the relationship of millennials and Gen Z with gold in a meaningful way in India. The campaign introduces a film that embraces a broader audience, presenting gold as an ally for youth, both women and men. The film focuses on highlighting stories of individuals that are getting
