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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SENCO Gold Receives IAGES Accreditation for its Stores in India

Kolkata: Senco Gold & Diamonds, having more than 100 stores across India, has been accredited with IAGES reinstating its commitment towards wining the trust and confidence of its consumers through its ethical, fair and transparent practices. SENCO Gold & Diamonds is one of the most recognized names in the Indian jewellery retail sector with more than 100 stores, having built

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De Beers Group Launches ‘Heera Hai Aapke Liye’

Mumbai: De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company, marked a significant milestone in the Indian jewellery landscape with the official launch of the “Heera Hai Aapke Liye” program at IIJS Signature. The star-studded event featured actress Sonakshi Sinha, who joined Ms. Shweta Harit, Global Senior Vice President of De Beers Group and CEO of Forevermark, to unveil an initiative

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GJSCI Holds JOSH Convocation Ceremony

Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) organized the convocation ceremony of JOSH for the 6th batch of specially abled candidates and the 12th batch of regular candidates on 16 January 2026 at the Bharat Ratnam Mega Common Facility Centre (CFC), SEEPZ. The ceremony marked the successful completion of training for the candidates, celebrating their hard work,

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Can India Reinforce Confidence in the KP?

Mumbai (By Suresh Chotai): As India assumes the Chair of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) this year, the global diamond industry sees renewed opportunity for meaningful dialogue on one of the most debated issues within the Process: the definition of so-called “blood” or “conflict” diamonds. The current Kimberley Process definition, framed in the early 2000s, restricts conflict diamonds to

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Imparting Knowledge through Digitization

Mumbai: On 1st day of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) 2015, the Gem and Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) had conducted a seminar titled ‘Imparting knowledge through digitization. The topic touched upon the various facets of technology and its correct and efficient usage to empower e-learning in the context of gem and jewellery industry. Mr. Nilay Yajnik, a

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GJEPC, BDB, GJF Welcome New ISO Standard

Mumbai: Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) along with Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) & Gem and Jewellery Federation (GJF) have praised the release of ISO International Standard 18323: Jewellery – Consumer confidence in the diamond industry. The ISO Standard provides a series of definitions which aim to provide further clarity for traders and to maintain consumer confidence in the

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US Gold Jewellery Imports Up 9% in Q2

New York: Gold jewellery imports into the US rose by 9% during the quarter ended June 30, 2015, the slowest growth rate in almost three years, say media reports. During the quarter, the country imported 14,792 kg, with June imports reaching 4,205 kg, a rise of 3% as compared to the same month in 2014, the reports state. Gold jewellery

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IDEX Online Signs MOU with WDM

Mumbai: IDEX Online has signed an MOU with the World Diamond Mark (WDM) Foundation to promote the WDM marketing campaigns and IDEX products. After signing at the MOU at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) in Mumbai, IDEX chairman Ehud Cohen said he was confident of the benefits of the co-operation for both sides. “IDEX is pleased to support an

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