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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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QWEEN to Launch as India’s First Self-Discovery Experiential Jewellery Brand
Bangalore: QWEEN, India’s First Self-Discovery experiential jewellery brand, was originally launched as a bootstrapped venture by Amit Kumar and Suyash Motarwar, born from a shared vision to reimagine how modern Indian women discover and experience fine jewellery. The founders later secured seed funding from Japanese luxury jeweller Kashikey Co. Ltd., enabling early product development and the foundational phase of brand
Wesley Tucker to step down as CEO of Tracr
De Beers Group has announced that Wesley Tucker will step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of Tracr and leave the business at the end of February 2026. Wesley joined De Beers Group in April 2021 as Head of Digital Transformation before taking on the role of CEO of Tracr, the blockchain technology platform and diamond traceability business
GJC Requests Formation of Gujarat State Level Vigilance Committee
Ahmedabad: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) yesterday informed that it had formally requested the Government of Gujarat to establish a State Level Vigilance Committee dedicated to protecting the interests of jewellers across the state. A high-level delegation from GJC, led by Chairman Mr. Rajesh Rokde, Vice Chairman Mr. Avinash Gupta, Director Mr. Salim Daginawala, ZCM Mr. Avi Shah,
Before You Buy Gold, Follow the Golden Rule
Mumbai: The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a Self-Regulatory Organization established by and for the Indian gold industry, has unveiled an exciting new campaign #PehlaCheckIAGES to elevate gold industry standards across the country. The IAGES framework of accreditation was formed with a vision to set the highest standards of integrity and excellence across the entire gold value
JGTD to Open from 27th October
Dubai: The Middle East’s most global B2B jewellery sourcing event is all set for its fifth edition this October! Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD) opens from 27–29 October 2026 in North Halls N21 and N23 of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), reaffirming the fair’s status as the region’s go-to marketplace for fine jewellery, diamonds, coloured gemstones and technology. Featuring
Indian Leaders Elected to the CIBJO Board of Directors
Vicenza: At the conclusion of the CIBJO Centenary Congress in Italy on September 7, the General Assembly elected several prominent leaders from the Indian gem and jewellery sector to the Board of Directors of The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO). Key Appointments & Leadership: Industry Impact & Key Initiatives Founded as the oldest global organization in the gem and jewellery trade,
CIBJO Backs ‘Synthetic’ Terminology for Lab Growns
Vicenza: Meeting in Vicenza, Italy, on September 7, 2026, after the conclusion of the Centenary CIBJO Congress, the organization’s Board of Directors approved a recommendation by its Diamond Commission and Coloured Stone Commission that the Blue Books be revised so that the word “synthetic” be the sole descriptor used to accurately and scientifically define a created product with the same chemical
IGM Appoints Nirakar Chand as MD of BullionX
Mumbai: India Gold Metaverse (IGM) today announced the appointment of former CEO of Diamond India Ltd., Mr. Nirakar Chand, as the Managing Director of its bullion market vertical, BullionX™, which is a technology-enabled ecosystem for modern bullion markets. Earlier in his career, Mr. Chand had spent 22 years at State Bank of India (SBI) — 6 years in Bullion and
