India Should Focus on Incremental Changes in KP

Mumbai (By Suresh Chotai): More than two decades after the Kimberley Process (KP) was born, the diamond industry still faces an uncomfortable truth: the global system designed to keep “Conflict diamonds” out of the market is stuck in the past. The Kimberley Process defines conflict diamonds narrowly—stones used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments. That definition made sense in the early 2000s, when conflicts in Sierra Leone and Angola shocked the world. But today, violence linked to

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India Should Focus on Incremental Changes in KP

Mumbai (By Suresh Chotai): More than two decades after the Kimberley Process (KP) was born, the diamond industry still faces an uncomfortable truth: the global system designed to keep “Conflict diamonds” out of the market is stuck in the past. The Kimberley Process defines conflict diamonds narrowly—stones used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments. That definition made sense in the early 2000s, when conflicts in Sierra Leone and Angola shocked the world. But today, violence linked to

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WGC Releases Report on India’s Gold Market

Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) has published a new report titled ‘India Gold Market – Reform and growth’. The report explores the key factors that shape India’s gold demand and supply, as well as the challenges and opportunities for the future. The report updates the previous WGC report from 2017, ‘India’s Gold Market – evolution and innovation’, which highlighted

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Platinum Love Bands-a Celebration of Rara Love

Mumbai: Amidst the winter wonder and holiday magic, PGI’s Platinum Love Bands introduce an exclusive collection tailored for winter weddings, encapsulating the essence of those defining moments in a relationship. As the year winds down, couples can commemorate shared laughter, being each other’s greatest supporters, and overcoming challenges together with these exquisite platinum bands. In the season of festivities and

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GJEPC Secures Grant For Micro & Small Exhibitors at IIJS Signature ’24

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Platinum Love Bands-a Celebration of Rara Love

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India to Resume Rough Imports from 15 Dec

Mumbai: The Indian gem & jewellery industry announces  that the voluntary suspension of rough diamond imports, which was in effect from 15th October to 15th December 2023, will be lifted on 15th December 2023. The suspension was a collective decision taken by the Indian diamond industry, represented by the GJEPC, Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), Mumbai Diamond Merchants Association (MDMA), Surat

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