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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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Antwerp’s Diamond Trade Increased by 20% in Q1
Antwerp: According to figures from the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the total volume of diamonds traded in Antwerp increased by nearly 20% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year. The import of rough diamonds in particular saw strong growth, with a 35.7% increase in volume. In terms of total trade value, the trading
India Govt. Includes Jewellery in FTWZ
New Delhi: In a significant policy clarification, the Government of India has brought jewellery under the ambit of Free Trade Warehousing Zones (FTWZ), extending the scope of the existing framework governed by the SEZ Rules, 2006. Under a Circular dated 3rd March 2016, FTWZ units were already permitted to undertake storage and vaulting of precious commodities such as gold, silver,
Sennes Launches its 1st Exclusive LGD Store in Noida
Noida: Backed by the legacy and trust of Senco Gold & Diamonds, Sennes – Senco’s lab-grown diamond (LGD) focused lifestyle brand – announced the launch of its first exclusive store in Noida at Gaur City Mall. This marks Sennes’ 12th store in the country and its debut in the Noida market, further strengthening its presence across key urban centres. Positioned
Botswana Leadership Takes its Place on The World Stage
Gaborone: The Government of Botswana in collaboration with the Diamond Sector, has launched the 60 Years of Diamond Leadership Initiative and unveiled the diamond embedded medals for the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 at the Botswana National Museum. This moment marks a defining shift in Botswana’s diamond journey: from resource extraction to global reputation; from mineral value to public
GJEPC Submits Recommendations on SEZ Revival
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has submitted a report to the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India outlining detailed recommendations on the steps that should be taken for the revival of manufacturing activity in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ). The recommendations fall into three broad categories – related to SEZ Functioning, Tax Policy Support and Business
IIJW Telecast in India and US on 12th &19th Oct
Mumbai: Fans of fashion, jewellery, style …and Bollywood have a treat coming up this weekend. On Sunday October 12th, Star Plus will air a programme on India International Jewellery Show ( IIJW) which is a Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)’s jewellery fashion extravaganza held in July this year, titled” Jalwa Sitaron Ka”. The four-day event will be captured
8.41 ct. Pink Diamond Fetches Record Price!
Hong Kong: An 8.41 ct. purplish-pink fetched $17.8 million—or $2.1 million a carat—at the Sotheby’s Oct. 7 jewelry auction in Hong Kong, setting a new record for a vivid pink at auction. The vivid purplish-pink gem “attracted keen competition,” the auction house said, before breaking the previous $10.7 million record set by a 5 ct. vivid pink stone in Hong
Zimbabwe Running Out of Diamonds
Harare: Zimbabwe is fast running out of diamonds, the latest figures reveal. Zimbabwe diamond exports in sharp decline as alluvial stones run out. Industrial-grade diamonds dominate Zimbabwe’s gem exports, although sales sharply declined to $188 million in 2013 from nearly $658 million in the previous year due to weakening demand from the United Arab Emirates, China and Belgium as mining
