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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 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
GJC Issues Statewide Guidelines & Multilingual SOPs
Mumbai: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has launched a comprehensive industry-wide initiative to safeguard jewellery traders across Maharashtra by rolling out structured guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at ensuring fair, transparent, and accountable policing practices during theft investigations. This initiative follows the Government of Maharashtra’s circular dated March 14, 2024, and reflects GJC’s proactive
India Allows Jewellery Exports from Amritsar
New Delhi: The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued an update in the Gazette of India has announced an important amendment to the Handbook of Procedures, 2023, to further streamline jewellery exports. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued a public notice dated 13th November adding Amritsar Airport as an authorized export point for gold, silver, and platinum
Celebrate Int’l Men’s Day with MS Dhoni Signature Collection
Mumbai: This International Men’s Day, experience MS Dhoni’s most admired values and characteristics embedded in every smooth curve, fluid design and bold lines of Men of Platinum’s recently launched MS Dhoni Signature Edition. This iconic collection by Platinum Guild International (PGI) India’s Men of Platinum encapsulates Dhoni’s inspiring journey as well as his unmatched character and greatness with the resplendence of rare and
KP Fully Lifts CAR Diamond Exports Ban
Dubai: The Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary, which took place last week in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), saw members voting to lift a decade-long ban on rough diamond exports from the Central African Republic (CAR). KP suspended diamond exports from the country in May 2013 after the Seleka fighters seized the capital Bangui in March of the same year, overthrowing
India’s Significant Achievement at KP
Dubai: The delegation, led by Mr. Siddharth Mahajan, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, and consisted Mr. R. Arulanandan, Director and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray Executive Director and team from GJEPC, participated in discussions in order to promote conflict-free rough diamond trade. India’s proactive engagement with the KP process highlights our dedication to upholding ethical sourcing practices, combating conflict
