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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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Govt. Offers Duty Waiver for India Jewellery Park
Mumbai: The Maharashtra state government has announced a complete waiver of stamp duty on the first lease of land and subsequent sub-leases within the India Jewellery Park, a project of GJEPC, at Mahape, Navi Mumbai. The decision, outlined in the Maharashtra Government Gazette dated 25th September 2024, aims to encourage investment in the jewellery sector and promote the development of the
Israel-Iran War: Impact on India’s G&J Industry
Mumbai (By Suresh Chotai): The escalating tensions between Iran and Israel could have several direct and indirect impacts on India’s Gem & Jewellery (G&J) industry, which is one of the largest in the world, particularly focused in Surat. Here’s a look at potential effects: The ongoing conflict is likely to benefit India’s exports of cut and polished diamonds due to
Rio Tinto Launches 2024 Beyond Rare Tender
London: Rio Tinto has launched its 2024 Beyond Rare™ Tender, the second in its Art Series offering, showcasing 48 lots of extraordinarily rare masterpieces of nature from its diamonds business. Titled Colour Awakened, this collection is headlined by seven “Old Masters”, notable historic diamonds from the Argyle Diamond Mine that operated from 1983 to 2020. The Old Masters comprise seven
Gemfields Partners with Guild for Aurora Awards
Mumbai: On 25 September, responsible miner and marketer of coloured gemstones, Gemfields partnered with Guild – the first international gemmological institute in China – to host the gala ceremony of the third Aurora Awards International Gem and Jewelry Competition. Held at the IBC International Business Centre in Shenzhen, China, the event brought together elite representatives from across the global jewellery
Gemfields Generates $31.7m from Auction of Mixed Ruby
London: Gemfields has reported good demand for fine-quality rubies on yesterday in spite of market turbulence, with its latest mixed-quality ruby auction generating $31.7m in revenue. “Demand and pricing for fine-quality rubies remain strong,” said Adrian Banks, Gemfields’ MD of product and sales. “Today’s auction result demonstrated the resilience of rubies in turbulent times,” he said. The auction, held between
GJEPC Hosts Design Training Program
Mumbai: The Bharat Ratnam Mega Common Facility Centre (Mega CFC) at SEEPZ-SEZ, Mumbai, witnessed the inauguration of the much-anticipated Design Training Program by Mr. Guido Persico on 16th June. The initiative, launched by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), aims to nurture next-gen jewellery design talent in India’s premier export hub. Mr. Dnyaneshwar Patil, Development Commissioner, SEEPZ-SEZ, graced
GJEPC Hosts Virtual Briefing on GCC Design Lab
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), along with its knowledge partner, the UAE-based World Academy of Design (WAOD), hosted an engaging virtual introductory session to unveil a unique cross-cultural initiative titled GJEPC x GCC Design Lab: Co-Creating for SAJEX. Ms. Dolly Choudhary, Director of Promotions & Marketing, GJEPC, opened the session by outlining the objectives of this special
GJEPC to Participate in Meeting on Natural Diamond Promotion
Luanda: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of the Indian gem and jewellery industry, will be participating in the Ministerial RoundTable on Natural Diamond Promotion, scheduled to take place on 18 June 2025 in Luanda, Angola. Representing India at this prestigious global forum will be Mr. Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC. Their
