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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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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
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
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
Kalyan Jewellers Enters United Kingdom
Thrissur: Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s jewellery brands, has further strengthened its global presence with the launch of its new showroom on Belgrave Road widely known as Leicester’s Golden Mile, the UK’s most prominent jewellery and South Asian retail hub. This milestone entry into the United Kingdom marks a strategic leap in the brand’s international expansion journey, following its sustained
DMCC CEO Holds Productive Talks with GJEPC
Mumbai: Mr. Ahmed Bin Sulayem, the Executive Director & CEO of DMCC met with Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman of GJEPC and Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman of GJEPC, in a meeting held at the GJEPC head office in Mumbai on 12th June. Mr. Shah extended a warm welcome to Mr. Ahmed Bin Sulayem and his team including Special Advisor – Precious
Bruce Cleaver is the New Chair of Gemfields
Mumbai: Gemfields has announced changes to the Board, due to take effect on 1 July 2024, following a broad search for both a new Chair and Non-Executive Directors. Appointment of Bruce Cleaver as Chair and Independent Non-Executive Director: Bruce Cleaver will join Gemfields’ Board as Chair and Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 July 2024. Bruce will also become Chair of
Swarovski Created Diamonds Launches in India
Mumbai: Building on the success of its Swarovski Created Diamonds collections in the USA, China, and Japan, the Austrian Maison ventures further into the fine jewelry market with the announcement of their launch in India. Crafted with Swarovski’s exquisitely cut laboratory-grown diamonds, which are identical to mined diamonds in every way but origin, Swarovski Created Diamond’s fine jewelry collections showcase the
India Pavilion Showcased Innovative Designs at JCK Las Vegas
Las Vegas: Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has announced the successful conclusion of the India Pavilion and Design Gallery at JCK Las Vegas 2024. The event, held from 31st May to 3rd June at the Sands Expo & The Venetian, has once again demonstrated the exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs that Indian jewellers bring to the global stage. The
