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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
CIBJO Pays Tribute to Vasant Mehta
Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) mourns the passing of Vasant Mehta, a prominent leader of the Indian diamond and jewellery industry, who passed away yesterday at the age 81. A former chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), a position he filled from 2008 to 2010 after two terms as vice chairman, he represented the Indian
Vasant Mehta, Illustrious Leader of G&J Industry Dies
Mumbai: The Indian gem and jewellery industry has lost one of its most respected statesmen. Vasant Mehta, former Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), passed away today, leaving behind a remarkable legacy built over several decades of dedicated service to the industry. A second-generation diamantaire, Mehta graduated from Calcutta University and moved to Mumbai in 1966,
BSM Brazil 2027 Returns to São Paulo with Expanded International Presence
São Paulo, Brazil: Following the remarkable success of its previous editions, Buyer Seller Meeting (BSM Brazil) will return to São Paulo in April 2027, further strengthening its position as Latin America’s premier international B2B event for the diamond, gemstone, jewelry and precious metals industries. Organized with the mission of connecting qualified buyers and leading international suppliers, BSM Brazil 2027 will welcome an even larger number
Israel’s Diamond Industry Under Severe Pressure
Mumbai: Israel’s once-prominent diamond industry is facing one of the most difficult periods in its history, with veteran traders reportedly leaving the business and searching for alternative livelihoods. A recent report by Ynetnews has highlighted the depth of the crisis at the Israel Diamond Exchange in Ramat Gan, traditionally one of the world’s important diamond trading centres. According to veteran
