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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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Plot Allotted for Jaipur Gem & Jewellery Bourse
Jaipur: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex trade body sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt of India has teamed up with the Jewellers Association Jaipur (JAJ) to form a special purpose vehicle (SPV), Jaipur Gem & Jewellery Board (JGJB) to implement the first-of-its-kind Jaipur Gem & Jewellery Bourse ‘dream project’. This global gemstone
Govt. of Wallonia invests €250,000 in iTraceiT
Hennuyeres, (Wallonia, Belgium): iTraceiT, an independent, third-party company specializing in traceability solutions and the creator of the world’s first digital diamond passport, has received a grant of €250,000 from the Walloon government’s investment fund W.IN.G (Wallonia Innovation and Growth). The funding will contribute toward the expansion of iTraceiT’s marketing and sales program and the company’s foothold in India and the
Sparkle ’23 Ended Successfully
Surat: The Sparkle International Gems and Jewellery Exhibition-2023, organized by Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) and South Gujarat Chamber Trade and Industry Development Center at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Indoor Stadium in Athwa lines, Surat on 25, 26 and 27th August, concluded with a great success note. The three-day exhibition showcased both traditional and innovative jewellery designs. The
SKY in Men of Platinum’s Latest Campaign
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India’s Men of Platinum introduces a new chapter of their extraordinary narrative. Capturing the essence of a true man of character, the brand welcomes leading cricketer “SKY”-Suryakumar Yadav into their fold. Selected as the face of their latest campaign, Suryakumar’s journey mirrors the enduring rare qualities that platinum stands for. Six captivating digital films, a television rendition, print &
Platinum Jewellery Continues to Show Sustained Momentum: Vaishali Banerjee
Mumbai (By Suresh Chotai): India’s platinum jewellery sector delivered a strong performance in 2025, supported by robust consumer demand, innovative product lines, and the metal’s attractive pricing compared to gold. Despite global headwinds and periodic market volatility, domestic retail sales and exports recorded healthy growth, positioning platinum as a compelling choice for modern Indian consumers. According to industry estimates, platinum
GJEPC Confers Hall of Fame Awards
Mumbai: The Hall of Fame is more than an awards presentation. It is the occasion reflecting the shared values and collective strength of the gem and jewellery community. GJEPC honoured their contributions that have left a lasting impact and continue to inspire the next generation. These are the leaders who have shaped the industry’s journey and its future. Dilip Kumar
IIJS Bharat Signature Pillars Honoured
Mumbai: Behind the scale and precision of IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 lies months of planning and on-ground execution by teams who rarely step into the spotlight. At the ceremonial opening at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, GJEPC recognized these efforts through the felicitation of the IIJS BharatPillars, honouring individuals whose behind-the scenes work shapes the show year after year. Those
IIJS Bharat Signature Opens at BEC
Mumbai: The grand ceremonial opening of the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) on 9th January marked a defining moment for IIJS Bharat Signature 2026, bringing together industry leadership, diplomacy and retail at onestage. The occasion reinforced why the first global gem & jewellery show of the year remains the trade’s early year barometer, not just for sentiment, but for direction. Speaking
