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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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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De Beers Extends Desert Diamonds into Bridal

London: De Beers Group today announced the next chapter of Desert diamonds: an extension of the industry-wide beacon concept into the bridal market, bringing a fresh interpretation of natural diamond engagement and wedding jewellery through a refined spectrum of warm, nature-made hues that reflect enduring love and personal expression. First launched to consumers in 2025 as De Beers Group’s first

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GJS April 2026 Concludes on a High Note

Mumbai: 9th edition of the India Gems and Jewellery Show (GJS April 2026), affectionately known as “Humara Apna Show”, held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, concluded with a great success, announced the All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC). The four-day extravaganza, inaugurated on 4th April by Mr. Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Minister of Revenue, Maharashtra, witnessed overwhelming participation from across the

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NDC Celebrates First-Ever ‘World Diamond Day’

Mumbai: Jewellery has always held a deeply personal place in people’s hearts and natural diamonds remain its most powerful expression. Every natural diamond carries within it a story of love, milestones, heritage and personal triumphs. On the first-ever World Diamond Day, these stories took centre stage, as people across the country came together to celebrate the meaning and emotion behind

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BDB Celebrates the ‘World Diamond Day’

Mumbai: A fitting tribute to the “World Diamond Day” launched by Natural Diamond Council (NDC) was celebrated in Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) on 8th of April with much fanfare. History of diamonds, from evolution to the present day was depicted through huge panels bearing pictures and descriptions of the respective eras. Images and educational text showed the important partner countries involved

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India’s Gold Jewellery Demand to Rise 10% in 2015

Mumbai: According to independent rating agency ICRA, India’s gold jewellery demand next year is expected to touch $32 billion, rising 10%, Diamond World reports. This prediction is being linked to the progressive consumer sentiments. The agency notes that demand could rise in volume terms following the Indian government’s decisions to lift the 80:20 gold import rule, a more positive outlook

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Modi Assures of a ‘Road Map’ to “Make In India”

New Delhi: In a day-long workshop on ‘Make in India’ held on 29th December 2014, the Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi assured Indian industries of a ‘Road Map’ and wished to change the culture of the government to one where Responsibility, Ownership, Accountability, Discipline are the norms. The Prime Minister also said that Human Resource Development, Innovation and Research

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GJEPC’s Investment-plans for Make in India

New Delhi: On the heels of the recently concluded World Diamond Conference, a highly successful and globally appreciated conclave, Gems & Jewelry Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of gems and jewellery exports in India, presents a memorandum outlining the 1 year and 3 year action plan for the gem and jewellery sector. The memorandum is a conclusive action

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No De Beers Office in India

Mumbai: De Beers, the global diamond mining company, says it has no plan to open a trading office in India. “The auction sales customers in India are serviced out of either Dubai or Antwerp,” said a spokesperson, to a Business Standard query. The Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) had been pressing the central government to declare a large

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