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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,
Piyush Goyal Inaugurated IIJS Signature 2024
Mumbai: India’s Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal inaugurated the New Year’s first and largest-ever India International Jewellery Trade Show-IIJS Signature Gem & Jewellery Trade organised by the country’s apex trade body, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The 16th edition of GJEPC’s IIJS Signature will witness 30,000+ visitors (including international buyers) from 800 Indian cities and 60 countries. The
Narendra Modi, Vipul Shah Named Most Influential People in Diamond Industry
Mumbai: The world’s most influential and most read diamond-focussed publication ‘Rapaport’ named Hon. Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi among the movers and shakers of the global diamond industry in the year 2023. Other members including Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC); Gina Drosos, CEO, Signet Jewelers; Feriel Zerouki, president, World Diamond Council
Mah. Minister to Inaugurate IIJS Signature
Mumbai: In a major boost for the jewellery industry, Mr. Uday Samant, the honourable Minister for Industries, Government of Maharashtra, has confirmed his participation as the Guest of Honour for the inauguration of IIJS Signature 2024 on 5th January 2024 at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC). The announcement was made after a productive meeting between Mr. Samant and the representatives of
Statement by IDMA: Leave No One behind!
Antwerp: “At this pivotal moment for the global diamond industry, it is vital that we protect the lives and livelihoods of all those employed in the mining and manufacturing of diamonds,” IDMA President Ronnie VanderLinden said. “We are pleased that the G7 will seek further engagement with diamond industry organizations such as the World Diamond Council (WDC) and IDMA, to
