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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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India & France Explore New Frontiers in Luxury Jewellery
Paris: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) brought 17 curated Indian fine jewellery companies to Paris, with the India–EU trade agreement lending fresh momentum to business partnerships, creative exchange and brand-building across France’s luxury ecosystem. The pitch was partnership, not just supply. India is looking to deepen its place in the global luxury conversation—not simply as a leading
GJEPC Partners with The Leela: Offers Benefits to Members
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has entered into a strategic alliance with The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts to provide exclusive hospitality benefits to its members, marking the Council’s first partnership with a hotel group. The association is designed to support members’ business and personal travel needs, offering special pricing, room upgrades, hotel credits, dining and
India’s G&J Exports Grow 9.43% in September 2026
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports continued their growth trajectory in September 2026, with gross exports rising 9.43% in US dollar terms and 18.24% in rupee terms year-on-year to US$ 2.95 billion (Rs. 28,157.55 crore), compared to US$ 2.70 billion (Rs. 23,813.91 crore) in September 2025. For April–September 2026, India’s gross gem and jewellery exports reached US$ 14.30 billion
Rohit Sharma, Anirudh Ravichander Star in Platinum’s New Campaign
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India unveiled a new campaign for its men’s jewellery brand Men of Platinum, featuring cricketer Rohit Sharma and music composer Anirudh Ravichander. The campaign signals an expansion of the men’s platinum jewellery category, speaking to a wider spectrum of men—from those seeking contemporary, design-led pieces as an expression of personal style to those drawn to
HRD Antwerp Certified against 2013 COP
Antwerp: RJC announces HRD Antwerp NV has achieved Certification against the 2013 Code of Practices (COP) at its facilities in Antwerp, Mumbai and Istanbul. “It is a pleasure to announce HRD Antwerp NV has been certified against the 2013 COP. The new provisions under the 2013 COP address important issues for our Members and their supply chain. We are delighted
Lucara Sells 813ct. Rough Diamond for Record Price
Gaborone: Lucara Diamond Corp. broke a world record for the sale of a rough diamond as an 812.77-carat stone from its Karowe mine in Botswana fetched $63.1 million. Dubai-based Nemesis International DMCC paid $77,649 per carat for the rights to 90 percent of stone, named ‘The Constellation.’ Lucara will retain a 10-percent interest in the net profit received from the
PNG Jewellers Enters Lifestyle Seg. with Perfumes
Mumbai: PNG Jewellers is all set to explore the lifestyle and fashion segment with the launch of their perfume range. PNG has created recognizable signature fragrances that define today’s men and woman. Categorized as Gold and Gold Intense, they are introducing two stunning fragrances for men and women. These perfumes are meant to recreate the independent, unique identity of today’s
Titan to Acquire Majority Stake in CaratLane
Bengaluru: Titan Company Ltd., a lifestyle company belonging to the Tata Group, said on Friday that it will be acquiring a majority stake in online jewellery chain CaratLane, according to a report publish in ibtimes.co.in. The cost of acquisition was not disclosed by the Bengaluru-based firm that makes jewellery under the name Tanishq, apart from watches, eyewear, perfume and accessories.
