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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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GJEPC Meets Maharashtra CM to Discuss Key Ind. Priorities
Mumbai: Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and Mr. Anoop Mehta, Convener, Diamond Panel & President, Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), yesterday met Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Mr. Devendra Fadnavis to discuss key priorities concerning the growth and development of the gem and jewellery sector in the state. The discussions focused on strategic initiatives
India is Committed to Strengthening Credibility in Diamond Sector
Mumbai: The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 concluded in Mumbai under India’s Chairship, bringing together representatives from KP Participants, Observers, industry stakeholders and civil society organizations for four days of deliberations on the future of the natural diamond sector. Welcoming the conclusion of the Intersessional, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Mr. Piyush Goyal said India, as the world’s
Kirit Bhansali Appointed as Nominee Director on IAGES Board
Mumbai: Mr. Kirit A. Bhansali has been appointed as the Nominee Director on the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) Board, effective from11th May 2026. Mr. Bhansali, Chairman of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJPEC) is a well-known personality in the Indian diamond and jewellery industry. He is a partner in Smital Gems, a leading diamond
NDC Welcomes Rulings from ASA
London: Natural Diamond Council has welcomed two rulings from the UK’s advertising watchdog backing its efforts to protect consumers from misleading adverts of synthetic diamonds. The not-for-profit organisation, which exists to promote and protect the integrity of the global natural diamond industry, complained to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) about adverts by two retailers that failed to mention their products
GJS Concluded with a Great Success Note
Mumbai: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex industry body representing the jewellery sector in India organized its first-ever mega B2B expo “India Gem & Jewellery Show, GJS 2022 which turned out to be a great success. The expo was held from 3rd to 6th April at Jio World Convention Centre – JWCC Mumbai. The four-day event
Israeli Diamond Industry Continues Growth in Q1
Ramat Gan: The Israeli Diamond Industry (IDI) continued its impressive grown in the first quarter of 2022. The first quarter of 2022 continued the positive trend recorded in the diamond industry over the past year. In Q1 total net imports of rough diamonds to Israel amounted to about $ 494 mn, an increase of 4% compared to the same period
Zimbabwe Set to Become Chairman of ADPA
Harare: Zimbabwe is set to take over the chairmanship of the African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA) from Tanzania when they meet in Victoria Falls this week. The southern African country is the current deputy chair of ADPA.“As the incoming ADPA chair in 2023, the Republic of Zimbabwe is expected to carry out the following mandate, among others: ensuring that African
IGJS from 10th to 12th May in Jaipur
New Delhi: Ministry of commerce & Industry Government of India and Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) are jointly providing an exclusive opportunity to meet international buyers at India Gem & Jewellery show (IGJS), Jaipur scheduled to be held from 10th to 12th May 2022 at JECC Jaipur. In a statement, the GJEPC said, “Looking at the improving current
