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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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Sky Gold Ltd. Strengthens its Market Presence
Mumbai: Sky Gold Ltd. has announced significant milestones that underscore its commitment to innovation, client partnerships, and market expansion. Sky Gold has successfully onboarded Aditya Birla Jewellery, operating under the brand name Indriya. Launched by the Aditya Birla Group in July 2024, Indriya stands as a luxury jewellery brand that intricately blends traditional Indian craftsmanship with contemporary design. With ambitions to become one of the top jewellery retailers in India within the next five years, this collaboration marks a major step for Sky Gold Ltd. in aligning with
GJEPC Celebrates Silver Jubilee of its Kolkata Office
Kolkata: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s apex trade body sponsored by the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry, celebrated the Silver Jubilee (25th) anniversary of Eastern Regional Office in Kolkata. Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, ED, GJEPC, Mr. Pankaj Parekh, Regional Chairman, Eastern India, GJEPC, Mr. Suvankar
Reena Ahluwalia Inducted into Hall of Fame
Mumbai: In a glittering celebration of excellence, the gem and jewelry industry bestowed its highest honor upon Reena Ahluwalia at the prestigious IIJS Signature 2025 Show. The Hall of Fame induction, considered the pinnacle of recognition in the jewelry and diamond industry, celebrates a lifetime of achievement and contribution. The Hall of Fame recognition was awarded by Gem and Jewellery Export
PNG Jewellers Records 24% YoY Growth in Q3
Mumbai: PNG Jewellers announced that it has witnessed a consolidated YoY growth of around 24% in Q3 FY25, driven by a strong increase in same store sales growth, festive demand in Dussehra, Diwali and the wedding season. During Q3 FY25, the retail segment saw a YoY revenue growth of around 42% as compared to Q3 FY24. The franchise segment experienced
New Tariff Puts India’s G&J Exports Under Pressure
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has taken note of the United States’ transition from the temporary Section 122 balance-of-payments surcharge to the new Section 301 tariff regime, effective from 24 July 2026, under which the additional tariff on Indian gem and jewellery (G&J) exports remain unchanged at 10%. The new tariff framework follows the conclusion of investigations
European Natural Diamonds Exempted from US Tariffs
Antwerp: Natural diamonds cut in Europe will once again be exempted from US import tariffs. This brings an end to the 10% import tariff that had been in effect for the past six months. The restored exemption is significant news for the Antwerp diamond sector: Antwerp is Europe’s leading diamond-cutting centre, and the United States is a major trading partner
De Beers’ Rough Production Rises 88% in Q2 2026
London: De Beers has reported that its rough diamond production was 88% higher at 7.8 million carats, reflecting the impact of the extended maintenance shutdown in the comparative period at Orapa in Botswana, as well as the planned mining of higher-grade ore at both Jwaneng in Botswana and Gahcho Kué in Canada. Planned plant maintenance at Orapa and Jwaneng during
Only Natural Diamonds Should be Graded with 4Cs: CIBJO
Milan: The Diamond Commission of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has insisted that the 4C polished diamond grading system (cut, color, clarity, and carat weight) should only be used for natural stones, but not synthetic ones. In the Special Report prepared for the upcoming 2026 CIBJO Congress, the Commission’s head Udi Sheintal also urged the industry’s stakeholders to use the
