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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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Global Platinum Jewellery Market Rebounds
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI), a worldwide marketing organization dedicated to creating, expanding, and strengthening consumer and trade markets for platinum jewellery, has shared its findings from its Platinum Jewellery Business Review update for Q1 2025, highlighting strong growth across key global markets, led by a significant recovery in China. Platinum jewellery is seeing renewed global momentum, with China leading
India not to Ask Nirav Modi About PNB Scam
London: Ahead of the extradition hearing of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi at Westminster Court, India has assured the United Kingdom that the Fugitive Economic Offender will not be “questioned” in connection with the $2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case. A written assurance or sovereign guarantee to this effect has been submitted to the UK authorities through the Crown
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
Sky Gold Ltd. Strengthens its Market Presence
Mumbai: Sky Gold Ltd. has announced significant milestones that underscore its commitment to innovation, client partnerships, and market expansion. Sky Gold has successfully onboarded Aditya Birla Jewellery, operating under the brand name Indriya. Launched by the Aditya Birla Group in July 2024, Indriya stands as a luxury jewellery brand that intricately blends traditional Indian craftsmanship with contemporary design. With ambitions to become one of the top jewellery retailers in India within the next five years, this collaboration marks a major step for Sky Gold Ltd. in aligning with
GJEPC Celebrates Silver Jubilee of its Kolkata Office
Kolkata: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s apex trade body sponsored by the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry, celebrated the Silver Jubilee (25th) anniversary of Eastern Regional Office in Kolkata. Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, ED, GJEPC, Mr. Pankaj Parekh, Regional Chairman, Eastern India, GJEPC, Mr. Suvankar
Reena Ahluwalia Inducted into Hall of Fame
Mumbai: In a glittering celebration of excellence, the gem and jewelry industry bestowed its highest honor upon Reena Ahluwalia at the prestigious IIJS Signature 2025 Show. The Hall of Fame induction, considered the pinnacle of recognition in the jewelry and diamond industry, celebrates a lifetime of achievement and contribution. The Hall of Fame recognition was awarded by Gem and Jewellery Export
PNG Jewellers Records 24% YoY Growth in Q3
Mumbai: PNG Jewellers announced that it has witnessed a consolidated YoY growth of around 24% in Q3 FY25, driven by a strong increase in same store sales growth, festive demand in Dussehra, Diwali and the wedding season. During Q3 FY25, the retail segment saw a YoY revenue growth of around 42% as compared to Q3 FY24. The franchise segment experienced
