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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,
India Should Focus on Incremental Changes in KP
Mumbai (By Suresh Chotai): More than two decades after the Kimberley Process (KP) was born, the diamond industry still faces an uncomfortable truth: the global system designed to keep “Conflict diamonds” out of the market is stuck in the past. The Kimberley Process defines conflict diamonds narrowly—stones used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments. That definition made
EU Eliminates Duty on Indian G&J Imports
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has welcomed the elimination of import duties on Indian gem and jewellery products under the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This removes 2-4% duties on precious jewellery, unleashing huge export potential with the 27-member EU bloc—home to the world’s elite buyers. India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports accounted for USD 30
Paola De Luca Holds Masterclass on Artisan Awards 2026 Theme ‘Quantum Couture’
Mumbai: Paola De Luca, a globally recognised jewellery trend forecaster and Founder of The Futurist LLC, led an online masterclass on 23 January that drew over 200 participants, helping designers interpret Quantum Couture, the theme for The Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026. Curated as a preparatory session ahead of submissions, the masterclass explained how the theme, Quantum Couture – Re-Engineering Beauty and Cultural Codes,
Ranbir Kapoor Joins PNG Jewellers as New Ambassador
Mumbai: PNG Jewellers, one of India’s most revered jewellery houses with a legacy dating back to 1832, announces Bollywood icon Ranbir Kapoor as its new brand ambassador. With his effortless blend of heritage, credibility and contemporary appeal, Ranbir Kapoor marks an exciting new chapter in PNG Jewellers’ journey as the brand strengthens its national presence. Founded in Maharashtra and now
