IAGES Expands Network with 50+Accredited Partners

Mumbai: The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) established by and for the Indian gold industry has achieved the 50 accredited members milestone, reshaping the gold sector to become more consumer-friendly and future-ready. Some of India’s leading gold retailers like Senco Gold & Diamonds, PN Gadgil Jewellers, Kalamandir Jewellers and Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers are now IAGES-accredited. IAGES has been formed to build trust among consumers in gold business entities through the process of

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IAGES Expands Network with 50+Accredited Partners

Mumbai: The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) established by and for the Indian gold industry has achieved the 50 accredited members milestone, reshaping the gold sector to become more consumer-friendly and future-ready. Some of India’s leading gold retailers like Senco Gold & Diamonds, PN Gadgil Jewellers, Kalamandir Jewellers and Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers are now IAGES-accredited. IAGES has been formed to build trust among consumers in gold business entities through the process of

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2nd Annual Banking Summit Held by GJEPC

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organized second annual Diamond, Gem & Jewellery Banking Summit-2014 on Saturday, 28th June 2014 in Mumbai. At the end of the Summit, a Work-Group was formed consisting representatives of India’s diamond sector, Banks and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) to suggest solutions to improve cordial relations among them. Delivering the inaugural

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Stéphane Fischler Re-Elected President of AWDC

Antwerp: On Wednesday June 25, during the first meeting of the new Board of Directors of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) the Board members reelected Stéphane Fischler as President of the AWDC. The Board of Directors also appointed Kaushik Mehta as Vice-President, representing the trade, and Freddy Inzlicht as Vice-President representing the Bourses. In 2012, the by-laws of the

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No Assurance from India on Easing Gold Curbs

Mumbai: A delegation of diamond traders and representatives of Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) met the Union Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley recently, demanding relaxation in various rules relating to gems and jewellery industry. The Finance Minister, however, remained reluctant to give any assurance on the existing gold import’s 80-20 rule, which allows only nominated agencies to import gold

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Zimbabwe Running Diamond Sector like ‘Mafia’

Harare: Zimbabwean opposition politician Innocent Gonese has said that Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu PF party needs to stop running the country’s diamond sector “like a mafia where everyone involved in the management of the gems is a thief.” The comments were made at a public forum organized by the Southern African Political and Economic Series (SAPES Trust) in Mutare, reported the

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2nd Annual Banking Summit Held by GJEPC

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organized second annual Diamond, Gem & Jewellery Banking Summit-2014 on Saturday, 28th June 2014 in Mumbai. At the end of the Summit, a Work-Group was formed consisting representatives of India’s diamond sector, Banks and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) to suggest solutions to improve cordial relations among them. Delivering the inaugural

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Stéphane Fischler Re-Elected President of AWDC

Antwerp: On Wednesday June 25, during the first meeting of the new Board of Directors of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) the Board members reelected Stéphane Fischler as President of the AWDC. The Board of Directors also appointed Kaushik Mehta as Vice-President, representing the trade, and Freddy Inzlicht as Vice-President representing the Bourses. In 2012, the by-laws of the

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No Assurance from India on Easing Gold Curbs

Mumbai: A delegation of diamond traders and representatives of Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) met the Union Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley recently, demanding relaxation in various rules relating to gems and jewellery industry. The Finance Minister, however, remained reluctant to give any assurance on the existing gold import’s 80-20 rule, which allows only nominated agencies to import gold

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Zimbabwe Running Diamond Sector like ‘Mafia’

Harare: Zimbabwean opposition politician Innocent Gonese has said that Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu PF party needs to stop running the country’s diamond sector “like a mafia where everyone involved in the management of the gems is a thief.” The comments were made at a public forum organized by the Southern African Political and Economic Series (SAPES Trust) in Mutare, reported the

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