In the inaugural IJ Talks session at PRET by Couture India, retail consultants and former Titan executives Prabhakar Mahadevan and Rajagopalan J shared actionable strategies drawn from the Theory of Constraints. The duo, which has experience advising brands like Malabar Gold and Diamonds and Tanishq, outlined five data-led principles to boost stock turns, margins, and profitability

The Union Budget 2025-26 brings relief and strategic reforms for the jewellery sector. While the customs duty on gold remains steady at 6%, key changes include new tariff classifications for gold and silver, along with significant duty cuts on platinum findings and jewellery components

The Indian government is pushing for revisions to the India-UAE Free Trade Agreement, following recommendations from the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) to withdraw duty concessions on precious metals and jewellery

SGL has launched a new platform where retailers can buy diamonds with a grade guarantee. A new concept and an industry first where even parcels are sold online with each diamond carrying a laser inscription and a dossier report

In a landmark effort to enhance financial market stability and liquidity, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the World Gold Council (WGC) have embarked on a mission to reclassify gold as a High-Quality Liquid Asset (HQLA) under Basel III guidelines

Gems & Jewellery Sector Commits to Elevating Trust, Transparency, Sustainability, Traceability, and Responsible Sourcing Through Self-Governance

The curated guide provides a classification of jewellery, depending on the personality type of the wearer

The much-awaited mining lease (ML) for ‘Ganajur Gold Mining’ has been rejected by the Union government

Before the discovery of diamonds in Brazil in the 1720s, most diamonds came from India, and we were the world’s principal producer of diamonds for over 1000 years

• * GJEPC Seeks Support From Govt To Continue Momentum Of Gem & Jewellery Exports 
• * Achieved Over The Last Few Months
• * International markets are open and demand for G&J has started to come back
• * However domestic challenges due to Covid-19 second wave are hurdles in first half of the year

GJEPC is seeking further assistance from the Government of India to tide over the challenges arising from the outbreak of the deadly second wave of Covid-19 in India

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) 

The GIA Cultured Pearl Classification Report is an abbreviated report that provides classification information on unmodified cultured pearls

E-commercee policyfor B2C G & J exports discussed