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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 Takes Bold Stance on Recent Hike in Import Duty
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) acknowledged the Government’s decision to raise gold import duty to 10% from 5% and Agri cess to 5% from 1%. An official statement issued by the organization says, “As an industry, we remain committed to the spirit of ‘Nation First’ echoed by Honorable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi. In response to
Need to Further Strengthen Trust in the System: KP Chair
Mumbai: The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 commenced in Mumbai under India’s Chairmanship. The meeting, being held from May 11 to May 14, 2026, has brought together representatives from Kimberley Process Participants, Observers and industry stakeholders from across the world to deliberate on key issues related to the global trade in natural diamonds. Addressing the gathering, KP Chair 2026,
Sky Gold and Diamonds Appoints MSKA & Associates
Mumbai: Sky Gold and Diamonds Limited has appointed M/s M S K A & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, a member firm of BDO International, as the Statutory Auditors of the Company and its material subsidiaries, subject to shareholders’ approval. The appointment has been approved by the Board of Directors following the recommendation of the Audit Committee. The move marks a
Reena Ahluwalia’s Painting Accessioned into Smithsonian
Toronto: Visual Artist Reena Ahluwalia’s painting, “The Legacy of The Winston Red Diamond,” has been accessioned into the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. At a May 6 ceremony in the Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals, Dr. Gabriela Farfan, the Coralyn W. Whitney Curator of Gems and Minerals, accepted the painting. This is the first contemporary
GJEPC to Celebrate PM’s 75th Birth Day in a Unique Way
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has pledged to introduce a nationwide blood donation campaign to commemorate and celebrate Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s birthday on 17th September 2025. The same day will be celebrated as the National Jewellers Day every year. Mr. Nirav Bhansali, Convener, National Exhibitions GJEPC announced during the IIJS Premiere 2025 that
Golden Carat Launches Jewel of Time Awards
Mumbai: Golden Carat Pvt Ltd, India’s Diamond Jewellery Manufacturer launched GOLDIS | ‘Jewel of Time Awards’ at the IIJS Premiere show in Mumbai. The award was launched during the India Jewellery Designer & Artisan Forum held at the IIJS Premiere 2025. ‘Jewel of Time Awards’ is initiated by Golden Carat Pvt Ltd to recognize the valuable services offered by Industry
De Beers Unveils Landmark Initiatives at IIJS’25
Mumbai: At the 41st edition of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS Premiere), held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, De Beers Group unveiled a trio of landmark initiatives that mark a new chapter for the natural diamond industry in India. As the country has become firmly established as the world’s second largest market for diamond jewellery, De Beers
Kalyan Jewellers Grows in Q1 Results
Thissur: Kalyan Jewellers has recorded consolidated revenue of Rs 7,268 crore in Q1 FY26 as against Rs 5,528 crore in the same period in the previous financial year, a growth of 31%. Consolidated PAT for the quarter was Rs 264 crore as against a PAT of Rs 178 crore in the same period in the previous financial year, a growth of 49%. Standalone revenue (India) for Q1 FY 26 was Rs 6,142 Cr a growth of 31% when compared with the same period in the previous financial year and
