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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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GSI and Mindron Unveil TRUSURE APEX
Mumbai: Gemological Science International (GSI) and Mindron announced the launch of the Trusure Apex, a state-of-the-art and advanced diamond screening instrument, at a recent event. Powered by GSI, this groundbreaking tool is engineered to detect natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds (CVD and HPHT), and non-diamond simulants such as CZ, across various jewellery types and categories, including loose, mounted, and complex polki
WDC Urges KP to Support Historic Reform
Dubai: Feriel Zerouki, President of the World Diamond Council (WDC), opened the 2025 Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary with a decisive call for participants to support a modernized definition of “conflict diamonds,” marking a pivotal moment for the international certification scheme. Ms. Zerouki highlighted three years of hard work, drafting and negotiation led by the WDC and honored the leadership of
Candere Opens Two New Stores in Mumbai
Mumbai: Candere, the lifestyle jewellery brand by Kalyan Jewellers has expanded its retail presence in Maharashtra with the launch of two new stores, one each in Andheri and Mulund. These new additions, marking Candere’s 97th and 98th store nationwide, further reinforce the brand’s commitment to offering accessible, stylish, and contemporary jewellery for today’s discerning customers. The newly launched Andheri and Mulund stores
12th IRGSS Inaugurated in Jaipur
Jaipur: The 12th Edition of the India Rough Gemstones Sourcing Show (IRGSS) 2025 was inaugurated on 17th November 2025 by Mr. R. K. Chandan, Commissioner of Customs, Jaipur. He was joined by Shri Jitendra Meena, Deputy Commissioner of Customs, ACC Jaipur. Mr. Chandan was welcomed and felicitated by Mr. Yogendra Garg, Regional Chairman, GJEPC, and Mr. D. P. Khandelwal, Convener of
SRK Honors Dalai Lama with Santokbaa Award
Surat: Shree Ramkrishna founder and Chairman Govind Dholakia recently presented the “Santokbaa” award to the Dalai Lama during the spiritual leader’s visit to the company’s Surat manufacturing facility. The award, which is named in honor of Dholakia’s mother, is given to those who have “served society with compassion, truth, dedication and selflessness.” It was presented by O P Kohli, the
GJF Presents National Jewellery Awards on 21st Feb
Mumbai: The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), the national trade body for the promotion and growth of trade in Gems and Jewellery Industry across India, presents the most prestigious National Jewellery Awards (NJA 2015) in the gems & jewellery (G&J) industry. This annual award ceremony is aimed at recognizing the immense talent, innovation and creativity of its
India’s Gold Jewellery Demand to Rise 10% in 2015
Mumbai: According to independent rating agency ICRA, India’s gold jewellery demand next year is expected to touch $32 billion, rising 10%, Diamond World reports. This prediction is being linked to the progressive consumer sentiments. The agency notes that demand could rise in volume terms following the Indian government’s decisions to lift the 80:20 gold import rule, a more positive outlook
Modi Assures of a ‘Road Map’ to “Make In India”
New Delhi: In a day-long workshop on ‘Make in India’ held on 29th December 2014, the Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi assured Indian industries of a ‘Road Map’ and wished to change the culture of the government to one where Responsibility, Ownership, Accountability, Discipline are the norms. The Prime Minister also said that Human Resource Development, Innovation and Research
