IJ Talks: Demystifying Retail, One Constraint at a Time
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
Union Budget 2025: Customs Duty on Gold Imports Remains Unchanged at 6%
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
India Seeks to Reevaluate India-UAE Trade Pact Amid Concerns Over Precious Metal Imports
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 Launches industry-first verified diamonds marketplace
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
LBMA & WGC Advocate for Gold Reclassification as High-Quality Liquid Asset Under Basel III
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
CIBJO Congress 2023 Sets Its Stage in Jaipur
Gems & Jewellery Sector Commits to Elevating Trust, Transparency, Sustainability, Traceability, and Responsible Sourcing Through Self-Governance
Tanishq comes out with jewellery gifting guide to mark Valentine’s Day
The curated guide provides a classification of jewellery, depending on the personality type of the wearer
Central Govt rejects gold mining lease
The much-awaited mining lease (ML) for ‘Ganajur Gold Mining’ has been rejected by the Union government
Lab-Grown Diamonds Sparking the Atmanirbhar Bharat Dream
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
G & J Exports Witness Growth Of 16.63% To US$ 3369.65 Million In April 2021 As Compared To US$ 2889.12 Million In April 2019, Pre Pandemic Year
- * 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 Seeks Additional Govt. Relief As Second Wave of Covid Hits the Industry
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
NSIC & GJEPC Sign MOU To Promote MSMEs
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)
Pearl Classification Based On The Gia 7 Pearl Value Factors
The GIA Cultured Pearl Classification Report is an abbreviated report that provides classification information on unmodified cultured pearls
DPIIT-GJEPC Talks Make Headway on E-commerce Policy For B2C Gem and Jewellery Exports
E-commercee policyfor B2C G & J exports discussed
New Rules For Electronic Retailers To Be Effective By End Of This Week: Paswan
E-tailers have to display details about return, refund, exchange, warranty and guarantee, delivery and shipment, modes of payment, and grievance redressal mechanism, and any other similar information that may be required by consumers to make informed decisions
