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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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De Beers Called off its August Sight
Gaborone: In yet another sign of the diamond market’s troubles, De Beers has called off the sight it scheduled for August and is combining it with the one that had been planned for October. The new merged sight will take place Sept. 23-27. That means De Beers will have nine allocations this year instead of its traditional 10, though a
Mumbai to Get Bigger Exhibition-Convention Centre
Mumbai: A new bigger Exhibition & Convention Centre in Mumbai and ‘Smart Manufacturing’ will be included in the new Industrial Policy of Maharashtra, which will be announced in September 2024, announced Dr. Harshdeep Kamble, IAS, Principal Secretary (Industries) Govt. of Maharashtra, at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere show organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).
Piyush Goyal Announces Introduction of Diamond Imprest Licence
Mumbai: Mr. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minster of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India, announced the introduction of the Diamond Imprest Licence during his interactive session at the 40th edition of India International Jewellery Show 2024, the flagship show of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), NESCO, Goregaon. The Diamond Imprest Licence will
India is the Second Largest Market: Paul Rowley
Mumbai: Mr. Paul Rowley, Executive Vice President, Diamond Trading, De Beers group, while opening of the sustainable De Beers group booth at IIJS Premiere Show 2024 said, “The Indian consumer’s love affair with natural diamonds and all they represent is going from strength to strength. With demand for diamond jewellery growing faster in India than anywhere else in the world,
HRD Design Awards Coming to India
Mumbai: For 40 years, the HRD Design Awards have celebrated the world’s finest jewellery design talent. Now, for the first time in its history, the awards are coming to India. Designers, jewellers, students, goldsmiths, and creative talents from around the world are invited to submit their entries and compete on a global stage. THEME “Where Earth Meets Eternity Born from the
IAGES Directory Brings Verified Partners on One Platform
Mumbai: The Accredited Partner Directory launched by the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) in November, 2025, has gained significant momentum among consumers and gold businesses since its inception. This one-stop digital platform now hosts a growing network of over 700 IAGES partner outlets across 200 cities, allowing consumers to find verified, trusted jewellers nearest to them before
De Beers Sets out Portfolio & Organizational Actions to Support Long-Term Value Creation
London: De Beers Group is advancing delivery of its business streamlining by setting out a number of planned portfolio and organisational changes to ensurean efficient cost base that strengthens resilience in the near-term while enhancing future competitiveness and retaining optionality as industry conditions improve. Since 2024, De Beers has been streamlining its business in line with its Origins strategy to
Kering Holds 2nd “Kering Generation Award X Jewelry” Ceremony
Milan: The second edition of the Kering Generation Award X Jewelry took place on July 9, 2026, at the luxury group Kering’s headquarters in Paris during Paris Haute Couture Week. The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is a partner of Kering in the awards, which aim to support visionary talent whose work demonstrates excellence in sustainable design and practices in jewellery-making.
