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Sennes From The House Of Senco Strengthens Its Global Footprint As Rida Tharana Graces The Red Carpet At The Cannes Film Festival Sennes strengthened its global presence at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival as creator and fashion influencer Rida Tharana stepped onto the red carpet wearing a bespoke Sennes creation curated exclusively for the occasion. […]

Gold Industry Suggests Fresh Roadmap To Reduce Imports And Strengthen Domestic Economy In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to curb gold imports and overseas spending, leading Indian bullion and jewellery industry associations have presented a new proposal to the Government and the Reserve Bank of India. The initiative is designed to reduce India’s

Massive 11,000-Carat Ruby Discovered In Myanmar An extraordinary 11,000-carat rough ruby has reportedly been unearthed in the renowned gem-producing region of Mogok, Myanmar, according to recent reports from state media. The remarkable gemstone, weighing approximately 2.2 kg (4 lbs 14 oz), is nearly half the size of the historic 21,450-carat rough ruby discovered in the

Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council Chairman Kirit A. Bhansali Joins IAGES Board as Nominee Director Mr. Kirit A. Bhansali, Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, is a prominent figure in India’s diamond and jewellery sector. He is a partner at Smital Gems, one of Mumbai’s leading diamond manufacturing firms, and has

Divine Solitaires and Ranka Jewellers Unveil Ambitious Expansion Plans to Strengthen Leadership in Pune’s Solitaire Diamond Jewellery Segment In a major step reflecting their shared vision to lead and expand the solitaire diamond jewellery segment in Pune, Divine Solitaires and Ranka Jewellers have announced a focused strategic roadmap aimed at accelerating category growth and increasing

PNG Jewellers has introduced ‘Swarna Swaraj’, a nationwide campaign focused on bringing dormant household gold back into circulation, lowering India’s dependence on gold imports, and promoting more mindful gold consumption habits. The initiative has been launched in response to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s recent appeal encouraging citizens to practise restraint in gold buying. PNG

Kalyan Jewellers has launched the “Nation First – Gold4India Initiative”, a comprehensive four-pillar programme designed to unlock idle household gold, lower dependence on imports, and encourage sustainable gold consumption practices. The company stated that the initiative is projected to reduce gold imports by nearly 5 tonnes during the current financial year. The initiative is built

7th IJEX FAM Programme Offers Indian Exporters Direct Insights Into UAE Jewellery Market The 7th batch of the Familiarisation Programme (FAM) at the India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX) in Dubai commenced with Indian exporters receiving valuable first-hand exposure to the UAE’s dynamic jewellery trade and emerging opportunities across the Middle East region. Organised under GJEPC’s

Cannes 2026 Shines Bright With Exquisite High Jewellery Elegance On The Red Carpet The Cannes Film Festival dazzled with an extraordinary display of high jewellery glamour as celebrities turned the red carpet into a celebration of luxury craftsmanship, statement gemstones, and couture design. This year’s festival saw international and Indian stars embracing bold jewellery trends,

Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council Chairman Voices Strong Concerns Over Recent Increase In Gold Import Duty And Agri Cess The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council has taken note of the Government’s decision to increase gold import duty from 5% to 10% and raise the Agri cess from 1% to 5%. Reaffirming its commitment