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Despite Global Losses & Firmer Rupee, Indian Gold & Silver Held Their Floors
Macro Snapshot: The selling that pushed both metals lower in the week ending 25 September came from the American bond market rather than from any bullion-specific news. S&P Global’s flash survey on 23 September put its composite output index at 58.4, the strongest reading since July 2021, with services at 58.7 and manufacturing at 56.7. On the same morning, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said further policy adjustments were likely to be needed to return inflation to target. A poorly
Despite Global Losses & Firmer Rupee, Indian Gold & Silver Held Their Floors
Macro Snapshot: The selling that pushed both metals lower in the week ending 25 September came from the American bond market rather than from any bullion-specific news. S&P Global’s flash survey on 23 September put its composite output index at 58.4, the strongest reading since July 2021, with services at 58.7 and manufacturing at 56.7. On the same morning, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said further policy adjustments were likely to be needed to return inflation to target. A poorly
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GJEPC Reviews FY2025-26 Performance & Priorities
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) held its 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 23rd September, 2026, at the Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai, in hybrid mode. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, in the presence of Mr. Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman; Mr. Anil Virani, Convener, Audit & Finance; Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive
India’s Studded Gold Jewellery Export Rises 51.22%
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery exports continued their positive momentum in August 2026, with gross exports increasing 3.14% in US dollar terms and 12.52% in rupee terms year-on-year to US$ 2.30 billion (Rs. 21,945.87 crore), compared to US$ 2.23 billion (Rs. 19,503.52 crore) in August 2025, according to figures declared by Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). A notable
JGW September Gets 4.5% Jump in Attendance
Hong Kong: JGW September (Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong September) wrapped up yesterday shattering post-pandemic records, welcoming 57,632 “unique” buyers during its week-long run across two locations − a 4.5% increase over the previous edition, show organizer Informa Markets announced today. Staged as a massive dual-venue showcase, the B2B event ran from 14 – 18 September at the Asia
Limira Enters Jewellery Market with E-commerce-only Model
Surat: LIMIRA, a new-age, design-led lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, announced its launch in India with an e-commerce-only model built around design, individuality and storytelling transparency. The brand brings modern diamond jewellery directly to consumers, creating a digital-first experience designed around how consumers increasingly discover, evaluate and purchase jewellery. The launch comes at a time when India’s diamonds and jewellery industry
GJF Submits Budget Proposals
Mumbai: As part of its pre-Union Budget recommendations, All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), the national nodal and the largest single trade body in India for the promotion and growth of trade in gems and jewellery across India, has urged the Union Finance Minister to bring down the duty on gold from 10% to 2% to encourage ‘Make
TBZ Offers Franchising Opportunity
Mumbai: For the first time in its 150-year old history, Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri Limited (“TBZ”), a well-known and trusted jewellery retailer in India, invites franchisees to be a part of its jewellery retailing business. Through the TBZ Franchising opportunity, entrepreneurs can open TBZ-The Original stores across India and retail the brand’s product which includes over 20,000 in-house designs. TBZ Ltd.
GJEPC Organizes Colored Gemstones BSM in Panyu
Beijing: The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council, the apex body of gem and jewellery trade in India in association with China Gems Center, is organizing the third edition of China Coloured Gems Buyer-Seller Meet at the Shawan Jewelry Industrial Park at Panyu, Guangzhou of China on 15-16 January 2015. This meet brings together representatives of more than 100 Chinese
Rio Urges Speedy Clearance for Bunder Project
New Delhi: Sam Walsh, CEO of mining giant Rio Tinto has urged the Indian government to ensure speedy clearance to the Bunder diamond mining project in Madhya Pradesh according to media reports. He was speaking to the press during a recent visit to Delhi. Walsh said that he has had three rounds of discussions with the Indian government during the
