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P N Gadgil & Sons’ Gargi is presently making its debut in the instant commerce space. Gargi‘s carefully chosen selection of silver jewelry will be made accessible on Blinkit in Pune starting this week, with a Mumbai rollout planned by the end of May 2025. The Blinkit collection offers a carefully chosen assortment of chic, […]

On May 19, GJEPC hosted a high-level delegation from Belgium at its headquarters in Mumbai. Among the visiting dignitaries were Mr. Jonas Heirbrant, the Trade Counselor of the Belgian Embassy, and H.E. Mr. Frank Geerkens, the Consul General of Belgium in Mumbai. GJEPC Vice Chairman Mr. Shaunak Parikh and Executive Director Mr. Sabyasachi Ray welcomed

Over the previous five years, more than 1.06 billion carats of raw and polished diamonds have been handled through Dubai, according to Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC and Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP). Nearly 179 million carats were exchanged in 2024 alone. The numbers were presented at the Dubai-hosted Kimberley

At the 2025 Intercessional in Dubai, the World Diamond Council (WDC) has praised the significant advancements made in broadening the Kimberley Process (KP) definition of conflict diamonds following a fruitful week of candid and constructive discussion. After years of debate, the summit, which was hosted by the United Arab Emirates and current KP Chair Ahmed

In order to enroll local artisans and provide them with the advantages of official recognition and skill-based government programs, GJEPC and the Hupari Chandi Hastkala Udyog Vikas Foundation organized a PM Vishwakarma Registration Camp at the Silver Hub in Hupari, Maharashtra, on May 18. By placing Hupari’s talented silversmiths under the purview of the PM

The GJEPC had a significant presence at the AKGSMA Members Meet, which took place at the Rose Lounge Auditorium in Mallapuram on May 18, attracting approximately 400 to 450 local jewellers from Kerala. Ms. Naheed Sunke, who serves as the Assistant Director at GJEPC, provided an overview of the Council’s current initiatives and emphasized the

Lab-grown diamond label Jewelbox is planning to greatly extend its retail presence, with a goal of establishing a total of 30 physical stores by year-end, up from its existing eight locations in major cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kolkata. This growth initiative is part of Jewelbox’s wider ‘phygital’ approach, which integrates traditional retail with

The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the leading organization representing India’s domestic gem and jewellery sector, expresses its strong backing for Operation Sindoor and, in accordance with national interests, urges India’s gems and jewellery industry to halt all business dealings with Turkey and Azerbaijan. This firm decision follows Turkey’s public endorsement of

Tanishq, a prominent fine jewellery brand from the Tata Group in India, has expanded its presence in the U.S. by opening its flagship showroom in Santa Clara, California. Situated in the center of Silicon Valley, this 5,100 sq. ft. location is Tanishq’s largest store in the nation and its seventh overall in the U.S. The

Platinum Guild International (PGI) has revealed a strategic restructuring of its leadership to expedite the development of the global market for platinum. Vaishali Banerjee has been assigned the role of Head of Global Market Development, while continuing her position as Managing Director for India & the Middle East. “This is a pivotal moment for platinum,”