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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has updated waste and Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) for jewelry, beginning January 1, 2025. The DGFT had dramatically decreased the wastage norms across all jewellery types. Recognizing the impact of these significant cutbacks, the Council immediately convened a stakeholder meeting with DGFT officials on the same day, […]

Jos Alukkas is preparing to celebrate Diwali 2024 in a way that will have customers saying, ‘Aaha Diwali!’ The spectacular incentives will be available in their shops across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Puducherry. The promotion will include a grand Diwali prize of a car. The Diwali sparklers by Jos Alukkas are finely

Lucapa Diamond Company Limited has achieved outstanding third-quarter results, demonstrating the company’s endurance in a challenging market situation. Despite the overall downturn of the diamond market, Lucapa‘s Lulo Alluvial Mine in Angola produced excellent results. Revenue increased by 86% to $16.9 million, while the price per carat rose by 188% to $3033, demonstrating the high

The Government of India, through the Ministry of Finance‘s Department of Revenue, has issued a notification confirming the duty exemption for “rough diamonds (industrial or non-industrial)” imported into the country between July 1, 2017 and February 1, 2022. This clarification follows GJEPC‘s repeated attempts to resolve the issue regarding the duty exemption for “Simply Sawn

The leaders of the BRICS nations, Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa concluded day two of the annual summit in Kazan, Russia, on 23rd October, by reaffirming their commitment to ethical trade practices in diamonds. The summit underscored the pivotal role of the Kimberley Process (KP), the global certification system designed to regulate rough

The Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) recently conducted its annual Industry Summit, a prominent event that brought together industry executives and professionals, on October 21st. One of the summit’s highlights was the kind donation of an exquisite diamond artwork by artist Reena Ahluwalia. Ahluwalia’s artwork, “Pristine,” is a stunning piece that demonstrates the beauty and brilliance

This Dhanteras, Senco Gold and Diamonds offers a wide range of collections and styles ranging from 1gm to 200gms, responding to the interests and preferences of all buyers. As part of the magnificent celebration, Senco Gold & Diamonds unveiled an array of designs and jewellery items under the Shagun Collection, with bridal designs starting at

On October 21, 2024, GJEPC and Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) co-hosted a seminar on “How to Do Export Through India Post“. The seminar sought to educate industry leaders about the benefits of using India Post‘s wide network for export operations. Dr. Sudhir Jakhere, Assistant Postmaster General, Business Development and Technology, Maharashtra Circle, India Post, and

New Delhi, 29th September 2024: Informa Markets in India, the nation’s foremost B2B event organizer, triumphantly concluded the 12th edition of the Delhi Jewellery & Gem Fair (DJGF) at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. This year’s edition, the largest in the event’s history, dazzled attendees with over 650 exhibitors, presenting an extraordinary selection of traditional and

KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery has announced the spectacular launch of their first unique showroom in Guwahati, Assam, which is located at S.C. Road, Athgaon. This is KISNA’s 48th exclusive showroom nationally. Ghanshyam Dholakia, Founder and M.D. of Hari Krishna Group, and Parag Shah, Director of KISNA Diamond & Gold Jewellery, attended the opening. Ghanshyam