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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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GJEPC Hosts U.S. Senators, State Lawmakers for Industry Dialogue
Mumbai: Against the backdrop of deepening India-U.S. trade ties, GJEPC hosted a delegation of U.S. senators, state legislators and National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) officials at its Mumbai headquarters on 22nd June to provide an overview of India’s gem and jewellery industry and discuss key sectoral trends. The delegation comprised Wayne Harper, President Emeritus and President Pro Tempore, National Conference
Jewellery Crafts Design Competition at IIJS Bharat-Premiere 2026
Mumbai: IIJS Bharat – Premiere 2026 invites you to participate in the “Jewellery Crafts Design Competition”, presented under this year’s Brilliant Bharat – “Music of India” theme. For the 42nd edition of IIJS Bharat – Premiere, exhibitors are encouraged to create jewellery inspired by India’s rich and diverse musical heritage. From classical ragas, folk traditions, devotional music, and regional instruments
PGI (India) Strengthens its Consumer Visibility
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has announced a focused hyperlocal activation programme ahead of the upcoming wedding season, aimed at strengthening consideration for platinum jewellery across key markets. The programme will run from mid-June to mid-July 2026. Designed to deliver high reach and frequency across premium catchments, the initiative aims to increase visibility for platinum jewellery closer to key
IIJS Bharat Premiere Strengthens GCC Outreach with Deira Gold Souq Campaign
Dubai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) stepped up its buyer outreach in Dubai, placing the famed Deira Gold Souq at the heart of its campaign to drive participation in IIJS Bharat Premiere, scheduled to be held from 5 to 10 August 2026 in Mumbai. With 76% of Dubai’s jewellery buyers concentrated in Deira Gold Souq, the district
FTA with UAE Paves Way for Duty-free Jewellery Exports
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of gem and jewellery trade in India, applauded the historical FTA between India-UAE. GJEPC was one of the stakeholders who was closely associated with the Govt., suggesting its recommendations and suggestions for the Indian gem & jewellery industry. UAE accounts for 80% of India’s plain gold jewellery exports
14th IIJS Signature Inaugurated in Mumbai
Mumbai: Chief Guest Hon’ble Commerce and Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal through a video conference inaugurated the 14th edition of IIJS Signature 2022 today along with Mr. Parshottam Rupala, Hon’ble Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Govt. of India; Mrs. Darshana Jardosh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Railways & Textiles; Mr. Gopal Shetty, Member of Parliament; Mr. Vipul Bansal, Joint Secretary , Department of Commerce, Govt. of India; Mr. Colin
Media Takes IIJS Signature Pre-Show Walk-Through
Mumbai: Shailesh Sangani, Convener, National Exhibitions, GJEPC, invited the trade media for a walking tour of the IIJS Signature facilities at NESCO, Goregaon, on 16th February, two days prior to its inauguration. The entire event was planned and executed in 3 weeks flat, and the Convener felt it was necessary to highlight the behind-the-scenes work that has gone into putting
WFDB Presidents Meeting from 23 Feb in Dubai
Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) will hold its bi-annual Presidents’ Meeting from February 23 – 25, 2022, at Almas Tower in Dubai. The meeting, the first in-person WFDB meeting since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, will be attended by presidents and officials from the 29 member bourses of the WFDB. It will be the concluding event
