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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Piyush Goyal Inaugurates NEST 2 at SEEPZ

Mumbai: India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal unveiled the NEST–02 (New Enterprises & Services Tower – Phase 2) at the Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ) yesterday, calling for stronger partnership between industry and the government to boost efficiency, transparency, and skilling. Speaking at the event, Mr. Goyal said SEEPZ must mirror the rapid economic growth witnessed under

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Mehul Choksi’s Extradition is Cleared by Belgium

Mumbai: Belgium’s top court has dismissed fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi’s appeal against his arrest in Antwerp, which was made on the basis of an extradition request from New Delhi, according to people familiar with the matter. The Belgian Court of Cassation — equivalent to India’s Supreme Court — heard Choksi’s plea in Brussels on Tuesday and ruled in favour of

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Mumbai: Gemfields has announced revenue of $25.4 million from its November–December auction of commercial-quality rough emeralds, marking one of the company’s strongest sales performances of the year despite earlier disruptions at the Kagem mine in Zambia. Held via private viewings in Jaipur, India, followed by an online sealed-bid process, the auction offered 46 lots of rough emeralds. Of these, 45

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Open House Session with Mumbai Customs Dept.

Mumbai: The Customs Zone–III successfully conducted an Open House Meeting on 4th December 2025, chaired by Mrs. Prachi Saroop, Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs, to deliberate on various operational and policy-related issues concerning customs functioning at PCCCC. The meeting saw active participation from trade members, industry representatives, exporters/importers, GJEPC and senior customs officials, fostering a transparent and collaborative environment. The

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IIGJ’s Training & Skilling Centre Opens in Ratnagiri

Ratnagiri: Mr. Uday Samant, Minister for Industries, Government of Maharashtra, inaugurated the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), training and skilling centre in Ratnagiri on 24th September in the presence of Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. M. Devender Singh, District Collector, Ratnagiri; Mr. Kirthi Kiran Pujar, CEO, Zilla Parishad, Ratnagiri; Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC; Mr. Siddhartha,

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GJS 2024 from 25th Sep in Mumbai

Mumbai: The jewellery industry is set to dazzle as the much-anticipated India Gems and Jewellery Show 2024 (GJS2024) #HumaraApnaShow, a premier retail jewellery exhibition, opens its doors at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, from 25th to 28th September 2024. Organized by All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), this prestigious event brings together the finest jewellery brands, artisans, designers, and retailers

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Positive Outlook for Natural Diamonds: GJEPC

Mumbai: The natural diamond market is showing signs of resilience and recovery as prices begin to stabilize and inventory reaches manageable levels. The natural diamond market is experiencing a positive shift, characterised by price stabilisation and a growing sense of optimism. The industry’s resilience is evident in the recent decline of rough diamond imports relative to polished diamond exports, indicating

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GJEPC & Exim Bank Explore Cluster Strategy for Export Push

Mumbai: GJEPC hosted a meeting with Ms. Rupa Dutta, Advisor, Exim Bank and the former Principal Advisor, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, along with key Exim Bank officials to discuss the potential of cluster development and export facilitation in the Indian gems and jewellery sector. GJEPC and Exim Bank are collaborating on a joint study to explore strategies for

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