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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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Industry Leaders Expect Promising 2025
Mumbai: India’s Gems and Jewellery industry (GJ) experienced significant developments in 2024, navigating market dynamics and emerging stronger by the year-end. As the year concluded we have received feedbacks from some of the industry leaders about the industry’s performance in 2024 and its outlook of the 2025. Mr. Saiyam Mehra (Chairman of the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council,
Gold Hallmarking Initiative Sees Growth in 2024
New Delhi: India’s Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) announced a successful year for its hallmarking initiatives, with increased registrations and a wider reach for consumers. In its 2024 year-end review, the DCA highlighted significant progress in ensuring the purity and quality of gold jewellery and artifacts. Between 1st April and 25th November 2024, hallmarking registrations saw a 4% increase, rising
GJEPC Presents Pre-Budget Recommendations
New Delhi: Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, met Hon’ble Finance Minister Mrs.. Nirmala Sitharaman today during a pre-budget consultation held in Delhi today. During the meeting, Mr. Shah presented key recommendations on behalf of the gem and jewellery industry, aimed at fostering growth, enhancing global competitiveness, and addressing the industry’s critical challenges. Mr. Shah said, “We thank the Hon’ble Finance
HDFC Bank Carries Out 1st Gold Forward Deal from GIFT City
Mumbai: HDFC, India’s private sector bank, has become the first domestic bank to execute a gold forward deal from GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City.) The deal was executed by HDFC BANK GIFT City IBU in collaboration with Hindustan Platinum Pvt. Ltd., a global refiner and manufacturer of high purity precious metal products and industrial services. Regulators have enabled onshore
BDB Hosts RJC Roadshow & Board Meeting
Mumbai: Reinforcing its commitment to global best practices, Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) hosted the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) Roadshow, bringing together international experts and industry professionals for focused discussions on responsible, transparent, and future-ready practices in the diamond and jewellery sector. Led by Mr. Dave Meleski, Chairman, RJC, the programme featured presentations by Ms. Suzanne Brooks, General Manager – Standards,
Progress Killed in Pursuit of the Impossible: WDC
Dubai: The World Diamond Council (WDC) yesterday expressed profound regret that a small number of Kimberley Process (KP) Participants blocked consensus on long-awaited reforms designed to strengthen protections for Africa’s diamond-mining communities. For three years, the KP Review and Reform Committee worked on the most ambitious reform effort in more than two decades. That work brought the KP closer than
Amber Pepper Appointed as CEO of NDC
London: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the appointment of Amber Pepper as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 February 2026. A seasoned global leader in luxury brand transformation, Pepper brings a wealth of experience in driving commercial growth, digital innovation, and consumer-centric storytelling across some of the world’s most respected fashion and retail brands, including senior roles at Tapestry,
Kirit Bhansali Represents Indian G&J Ind. at India–Israel CEO Forum
Tel Aviv: Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, attended the India–Israel CEOs Forum on 20th November 2025 at Hotel Dan Tel Aviv, following his nomination by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, as a representative from the Indian side. During the visit, he also met Mr. Nir Barkat, Minister of Economy and Industry, Israel. In his address, Mr.
