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All Roads Lead to IIJS Bharat Tritiya
Bengaluru: The countdown has begun for IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026, one of the most anticipated B2B jewellery trade events of the year. Organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the show will take place from 21st to 23rd March 2026 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru, bringing together manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, designers, and industry stakeholders from across India and overseas. Mr. M. B. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Large & Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka, will
All Roads Lead to IIJS Bharat Tritiya
Bengaluru: The countdown has begun for IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026, one of the most anticipated B2B jewellery trade events of the year. Organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the show will take place from 21st to 23rd March 2026 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru, bringing together manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, designers, and industry stakeholders from across India and overseas. Mr. M. B. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Large & Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka, will
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Gold Imports Fall By 35.45% in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad: Gold imports in Ahmedabad declined in April. According to data from the Ahmedabad Air Cargo Complex, gold imports in April fell by 35.45% from March. Last month, 7.39 metric tonnes of yellow material was imported against 11.45 metric tonnes in March; this despite the fact that gold jewellery market was buoyant owing to Akshaya Tritiya last week. On the
GST Fear Grips India's Gem Exporters
Mumbai: Political uncertainty in Europe coupled with the fear that the government will bring gem and jewellery exports and imports under GST are worrying exporters, even though the overall exports in FY17 have risen by 9.85% over FY16. In value terms, total exports of gem and jewellery stood at $43.15 billion in FY17 compared with $39.24 billion in FY16, reports
Kimberley Process Intersessional Kicks Off in Australia
Perth: Australia’s term as Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) kicked off on Monday at the KP Intersessional Meeting in Perth, which runs from May 1 – 4. The focus of this year’s meeting is the start of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) review cycle in order to strengthen the Kimberley Process. According to a World Diamond Council (WDC)
Cartier Inks Online Deal with Net-A-Porter
New York: Luxury watch maker Cartier is allowing customers to buy a watch over the internet for the first time. The company is working with online fashion emporium Net-A-Porter on a month-long pop-up shop to offer 12 models of the latest Panthère de Cartier watch – an iconic timepiece from the early eighties re-issued this year. Net-A-Porter, which is owned
Gold Imports Fall By 35.45% in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad: Gold imports in Ahmedabad declined in April. According to data from the Ahmedabad Air Cargo Complex, gold imports in April fell by 35.45% from March. Last month, 7.39 metric tonnes of yellow material was imported against 11.45 metric tonnes in March; this despite the fact that gold jewellery market was buoyant owing to Akshaya Tritiya last week. On the
GST Fear Grips India's Gem Exporters
Mumbai: Political uncertainty in Europe coupled with the fear that the government will bring gem and jewellery exports and imports under GST are worrying exporters, even though the overall exports in FY17 have risen by 9.85% over FY16. In value terms, total exports of gem and jewellery stood at $43.15 billion in FY17 compared with $39.24 billion in FY16, reports
Kimberley Process Intersessional Kicks Off in Australia
Perth: Australia’s term as Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) kicked off on Monday at the KP Intersessional Meeting in Perth, which runs from May 1 – 4. The focus of this year’s meeting is the start of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) review cycle in order to strengthen the Kimberley Process. According to a World Diamond Council (WDC)
Cartier Inks Online Deal with Net-A-Porter
New York: Luxury watch maker Cartier is allowing customers to buy a watch over the internet for the first time. The company is working with online fashion emporium Net-A-Porter on a month-long pop-up shop to offer 12 models of the latest Panthère de Cartier watch – an iconic timepiece from the early eighties re-issued this year. Net-A-Porter, which is owned
