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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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US Tariff Could Dent Growth of India’s G&J Industry: GJC
Mumbai: The United States (US) has maintained a 10% additional tariff on Indian gem and jewellery (G&J) exports under a permanent Section 301 regime, which replaced the previous temporary Section 122 surcharge on July 24, 2026. This duty applies to natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, coloured gemstones, and finished jewellery, impacting India’s primary overseas market. Expressing his dissatisfaction on the move,
The Platinum Buyer Seller Meet Ends Successfully
Kochi: The Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) 2026, hosted by Platinum Guild International (PGI) in Kochi on 8th & 9th July, brought together 10 manufacturers, more than 70 retailers and industry partners for discussions on product innovation, changing consumer demand and the future growth of platinum jewellery in India. Over the last few years, platinum jewellery has sustained double-digit growth in
New Tariff Puts India’s G&J Exports Under Pressure
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has taken note of the United States’ transition from the temporary Section 122 balance-of-payments surcharge to the new Section 301 tariff regime, effective from 24 July 2026, under which the additional tariff on Indian gem and jewellery (G&J) exports remain unchanged at 10%. The new tariff framework follows the conclusion of investigations
European Natural Diamonds Exempted from US Tariffs
Antwerp: Natural diamonds cut in Europe will once again be exempted from US import tariffs. This brings an end to the 10% import tariff that had been in effect for the past six months. The restored exemption is significant news for the Antwerp diamond sector: Antwerp is Europe’s leading diamond-cutting centre, and the United States is a major trading partner
Nikita Porwal Appointed Brand Ambassador of GJC
Mumbai: The 7th Edition of India Gem and Jewellery show (GJS) #HumaraApnaShow, was inaugurated in a grand ceremony at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Marking this special occasion, the apex industry body, All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) introduced Miss Nikita Porwal, Miss India 2024, as its new brand ambassador. The GJS April 2025 marks the beginning of an exquisite showcase of
IGJS Inaugurated in Jaipur
Jaipur: Amid the evolving global trade landscape, India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) inaugurated the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) Jaipur 2025 today, reinforcing India’s commitment to strengthening its gem and jewellery industry as it navigates the recent announcement of a 27% reciprocal tariff by the US administration on Indian exports. The 4th edition of IGJS Jaipur,
GJEPC Analizes Reciprocal Tarrif
Mumbai: The US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs affecting over 180 countries, including a 26% tariff on India. As a result, the market has reacted negatively. Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ announcements had no country-specific exclusions as he announced new tariff rates for more than 180 countries. Apart from country-specific tariffs, Trump also announced the imposition of a 10% baseline tariff.
India Gem and Jewellery Show 2025 from 4th
Mumbai: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex industry body has announced the 7th edition of its flagship event, the India Gem and Jewellery Show (GJS), scheduled from 4th to 7th April 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Also known as #HamaraApnaShow, the GJS has become a must-attend platform for driving future business growth
