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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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India-Oman CEPA Comes Into Force
Muscat: The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has come into force on 1 June 2026, ushering in a new phase in bilateral trade relations and creating fresh export opportunities across sectors including gems and jewellery, engineering goods, textiles, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and services. Signed on 18 December 2025 following negotiations launched in November 2023, the agreement grants India duty-free market
More Indian Women are Choosing Natural Diamonds
Mumbai: The domestic natural diamond jewellery market continues to witness strong growth momentum, with the country emerging as the world’s second-largest diamond jewellery market. India contributes 12% of global diamond jewellery demand, up from 10% in 2019, surpassing both China and Japan. According to a recent study, ownership of natural diamond jewellery among Indian women has increased from 11% in
GIA Acquires 30% Shareholding in TRACR
New York: De Beers Group and GIA (Gemological Institute of America) yesterday announced the signing of a definitive agreement for GIA to acquire a 30 per cent shareholding in Tracr, the De Beers Group-backed company behind the development of the pioneering diamond provenance blockchain-driven platform. The agreement marks a significant milestone in Tracr’s evolution towards independence and reflects GIA’s confidence
De Beers Introduces Desert Diamonds Icons
Las Vegas: At the annual JCK Las Vegas Show – the largest jewellery event in the global calendar – De Beers Group yesterday set out its view on the way forward for the natural diamond sector, calling on the trade to work together to capitalize on the early success of the Desert diamonds ‘beacon’ campaign with the introduction of Desert diamonds Icons. The Desert
IIGJ’s Training & Skilling Centre Opens in Ratnagiri
Ratnagiri: Mr. Uday Samant, Minister for Industries, Government of Maharashtra, inaugurated the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), training and skilling centre in Ratnagiri on 24th September in the presence of Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. M. Devender Singh, District Collector, Ratnagiri; Mr. Kirthi Kiran Pujar, CEO, Zilla Parishad, Ratnagiri; Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC; Mr. Siddhartha,
GJS 2024 from 25th Sep in Mumbai
Mumbai: The jewellery industry is set to dazzle as the much-anticipated India Gems and Jewellery Show 2024 (GJS2024) #HumaraApnaShow, a premier retail jewellery exhibition, opens its doors at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, from 25th to 28th September 2024. Organized by All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), this prestigious event brings together the finest jewellery brands, artisans, designers, and retailers
Positive Outlook for Natural Diamonds: GJEPC
Mumbai: The natural diamond market is showing signs of resilience and recovery as prices begin to stabilize and inventory reaches manageable levels. The natural diamond market is experiencing a positive shift, characterised by price stabilisation and a growing sense of optimism. The industry’s resilience is evident in the recent decline of rough diamond imports relative to polished diamond exports, indicating
GJEPC & Exim Bank Explore Cluster Strategy for Export Push
Mumbai: GJEPC hosted a meeting with Ms. Rupa Dutta, Advisor, Exim Bank and the former Principal Advisor, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, along with key Exim Bank officials to discuss the potential of cluster development and export facilitation in the Indian gems and jewellery sector. GJEPC and Exim Bank are collaborating on a joint study to explore strategies for
