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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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IIBX & GJEPC Facilitate First-Ever Duty-Free Gold Import
Mumbai: The India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX), in collaboration with the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), has achieved a major milestone by facilitating the country’s first-ever duty-free import of gold under the Directorate General of Foreign Trade’s (DGFT) Advance Authorisation Scheme. This breakthrough marks a new chapter in India’s bullion market, aligning with the government’s vision to streamline
Kirit Bhansali Attends India-UK CEOs Forum
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Chairman Mr. Kirit Bhansali was privileged to represent the gem and jewellery sector as part of the distinguished delegation accompanying Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi during his discussions with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at the India-UK CEOs Forum . This high-level trade mission underscores the strong commitment of
Feriel Zerouki to Leave De Beers Group
London: De Beers Group today announced that Feriel Zerouki, Chief Trade and Industry Officer and member of the Executive Committee, has decided to leave the company at the end of October 2025. Feriel joined De Beers in 2005 and has played a central role in shaping the company’s leadership in ethics, provenance and industry integrity. She led the launch of
NITI Aayog Partners with GJEPC to Boost Exports
Mumbai: India’s gems and jewellery industry got a significant boost on 7th October 2025, when NITI Aayog and GJEPC brought together key stakeholders to discuss the sector’s future competitiveness and export potential. The hybrid event, hosted at the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) with several participants joining virtually, featured Mr. Sanjeet Singh, Senior Advisor, NITI Aayog, joined by Mr. Kirit Bhansali,
India Revises Nov Gold Import Data by $5 Billion
New Delhi: The India Government has revised downwards the gold import data for November to $9.8 billion, a sharp reduction from the earlier announced figure of $14.8 billion, according to data from the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI&S) released on Wednesday. The $5 billion revision is attributed to a ‘calculation error’ caused by the alleged double counting
‘INDRA’ Launched to Promote Natural Diamonds
Mumbai: De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company, and the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s apex jewellery trade body, yesterday announced the commencement of a strategic collaboration to strengthen the natural diamond narrative within the Indian gem and jewellery trade. The collaboration titled, INDRA – Indian Natural Diamond Retailer Alliance, will focus on supporting independent retailers in India
CIBJO Seminars at Vicenzaoro
Milan: CIBJO’s long-running Jewellery Industry Voices webinar and seminar series will kick off its sixth season in typical fashion, at the VICENZAORO show in Vicenza, Italy. As was the case last year, seven hybrid seminars will take place – in person at the Fiera di Vicenza exposition centre, and simultaneously live streamed. They will be held over two days, on Saturday,
Kumar Mangalam Birla Graces IIJS Signature 2025
Mumbai: Industry luminary Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, visited IIJS Signature on 6th January 2025. During his visit, Mr. Birla was briefed by Mr. Nirav Bhansali, Convener of National Exhibitions, GJEPC and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, about the Council’s key initiatives and activities aimed at driving growth and development of the Indian jewellery
