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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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De Beers Launches Desert Diamonds Beacon
London: De Beers Group has announced the consumer launch of Desert diamonds, the first new ‘beacon’ it has developed in over a decade, supported by its largest category marketing investment in more than ten years. A De Beers beacon is a celebration of natural diamonds that is manifested through a jewelry concept designed to galvanize the industry around a central
Amit Pratihari Named MD, GIA India Laboratory
Mumbai: The board of directors of GIA India Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. (GIA India) has appointed Amit Pratihari as managing director, responsible for all aspects of GIA India’s gemological laboratories in Mumbai and Surat, as well as the GIA India school in Mumbai. Reporting to the board of directors of GIA India, he assumed his responsibilities on October 1. Amit’s deep experience
GJC Welcomes Formation of Dakshata Samiti
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body representing over 600,000 jewellers across India, has welcomed the Maharashtra Government’s historic step of establishing a state-level ‘Dakshata Committee’ (Vigilance Committee) to ensure the safety and security of jewellers. For a long time, jewellers have faced harassment during investigations of theft and robbery cases involving gold and silver. In
Augmont Enterprises Files for Rs. 800 Crore IPO
Mumbai: Augmont Enterprises Limited, an integrated gold and silver platform in India serving businesses and consumers, with a presence across 24 states, as of August 31, 2025, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The IPO comprises of a Fresh issue of equity shares of face value ₹ 5
MMTC-PAMP Unveils Laddoo Gopal Silver Bar
Mumbai: MMTC-PAMP, India’s only London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) accredited Good Delivery gold & silver refiner is proud to announce the launch of the Laddoo Gopal 50 grams 99.99%+ purity Silver Bar. This exquisite silver bar pays tribute to Lord Krishna, showcasing an image of the childlike innocence and divinity through intricate designs and fine Swiss craftsmanship. Laddoo Gopal is
Seminar on AI-Based Diamond Paternity Testing
Mumbai: The Diamond Exporters’ Association Limited (DEAL), in collaboration with the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), organized an insightful seminar on Artificial Intelligence-Based Diamond Paternity Testing at the BDB Convention Hall, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries globally, its application in the diamond sector has become increasingly significant. The seminar addressed the vital role AI now
Jewellers Hopeful for Good Demand in Akshay Tritiya
Mumbai: Gold prices have proceeded to touch Rs. 1 lakh per 10 gram at the retail level recently and is likely to hurt consumer sentiment ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, a heavy purchase day for gold. The price of gold without the Goods & Services Tax (GST) was trading at Rs 97,200 per 10 gm. The jewellery trade is hopeful that
Zen Diamond Opens New Store at Borivali
Mumbai: Zen Diamond, a globally renowned fine jewellery brand with a presence in over 400 stores worldwide, is strengthening its footprint in India with the launch of its second store in Mumbai. Following the successful debut of its flagship store in Bandra, Zen Diamond is now bringing its exquisite craftsmanship to Borivali (Mumbai) with a new store at Sky City Mall. Spanning across
