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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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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,
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
GJC Submits Pre-Budget Recommendations
Mumbai: All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body representing India’s domestic gems and jewellery trade, submitted its detailed pre-budget recommendations to the Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman for consideration in the Union Budget 2026–27. The representation focuses on five core pillars: 1. GST reforms to restore affordability and eliminate working capital blockage 2. Direct tax relief on
India’s G&J Exports to the US Fall by 44.42%
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports to the United States witnessed a sharp contraction during April–December 2025, declining 44.42% year-on-year to US$ 3.86 billion, compared to US$ 6.95 billion in the corresponding period last year. In December 2025, exports to the US declined by 50.44% year-on-year, reflecting the continued impact of tariff-related pressures and subdued discretionary demand. Commenting on
India Extends Foreign Trade Policy for Six Months
New Delhi: The Government has received requests from Export Promotion Councils and leading exporters to continue with the current Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20, which had been extended from time to time, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry stated. In recent days, exporters and industry bodies have strongly urged the Government that in view of the prevailing, volatile global economic and
SSEF Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary
Basel: For 50 years, the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF has been at the forefront of scientific gemmological research and testing to support a thriving gemstone and jewellery trade. In tribute of both its mission and accomplishments, some 150 industry leaders and opinion-makers from around the world gathered in Basel on September 1 and 2 to celebrate the golden anniversary. Founded
India's Ministry of MSME Signs MoU with GJEPC
New Delhi: GJEPC was appointed as the implementation agency of the MSME Ministry’s Capacity Building scheme for First Time MSE (Micro & Small Enterprise) Exporters (CBFTE), which is part of the International Cooperation (IC) scheme. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) finalising the same was signed by Ms. Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary (SME), Ministry of MSME and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive
Seventh Mubri World Meeting Opens on 29th Sep
Sao Paulo: From the 29th of September to the 1st of October, several countries gather to attend the Mubri World Meeting 2022 with great expectations from the names presented in this edition, 2022 was an exceptional year for Mubri thanks to several actions around the world. This year Mubri broke his own record for the number of successful actions throughout
