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In reaction to the horrific flash floods and landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, TS Kalyanaraman, Managing Director of Kalyan Jewellers, has contributed Rs. 5 million to the Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF). This contribution will help with the rescue, relief, and rehabilitation activities in Wayanad. Kalyan Jewellers has a long history of giving back […]

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has approved the establishment of a customs house at the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB). The customs house, which measures 40,000 square feet, is now ready for usage at SDB. Furthermore, SDB was designated as the custodian on the Indian Customs EDI System (ICES) platform,” according to

The GJEPC Jaipur Regional Office successfully hosted a two-day retail mastery course at the city’s Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ). The course sought to improve the abilities of front-line retail salespeople. The paid training attracted approximately 35 participants, including retail store owners with a variety of backgrounds and skill levels. Shri Pritesh Desai,

Last week, GJEPC successfully held a conference in Surat on the revolutionary impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the gem and jewellery sector, which was attended by over 400 industry professionals. The event, led by GJEPC’s Gujarat Regional Chairman, Mr. Vijay Mangukiya, offered a detailed overview of the organization’s activities and their role in defining

On July 26th, the Aditya Birla Group made a big foray into the branded jewellery retail industry with the launch of ‘Indriya’, a venture supported by a significant investment of Rs. 5,000 crore. The new brand will operate under the Novel Jewels banner. To mark its debut, Indriya will establish four outlets in Delhi, Jaipur,

The Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery (IIGJ) Jaipur held its first convocation on July 26th, with 19 students from the inaugural cohort obtaining degrees. Shri Kalraj Mishra, Hon’ble Governor of Rajasthan and Chancellor of Vishvakarma Skills University in Jaipur, attended the occasion and conferred the degrees. The event’s chief guest was Col. Rajyawardhan Singh

The World Gold Council‘s latest paper, “Ballots to Bullion: Examining the US Election’s Effect on Gold,” investigates the relationship between US presidential elections and gold prices. Gold has traditionally been regarded as a safe-haven asset during times of political instability, such as elections. According to the paper, gold prices tend to fluctuate around US elections

Dr. Roderick Ewing, a member of the GIA Board of Governors from 2006 to 2015, died earlier this month at age 77. Susan Jacques, GIA President and CEO, stated, “Rod Ewing exemplified the high caliber and deep competence in science, research, and academics of the many scientists who serve on the Institute’s Board of Governors,

Lupita Nyong’o, an Academy Award-winning actress, has completed an immersion trip of South Africa and Namibia, with the goal of understanding the diamond industry’s broader consequences. The De Beers global ambassador visited diamond mines, trading businesses, and community programs to examine the sector’s contribution to sustainable development. Nyong’o’s itinerary included a visit to De Beers’

CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri reaffirmed the international jewellery industry’s commitment to meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and implementing its Agenda 2030 on July 18 at the United Nations headquarters in New York, during the final day of the organization’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Dr. Cavalieri addressed the ECOSOC High-Level Segment for the fourth