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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,”

The esteemed Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, will head a high-ranking delegation to Washington on May 16 to expedite discussions on a proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) between India and the United States, as reported by The Economic Times. This visit is anticipated to produce initial advancements aimed at establishing a

Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine has been honored with the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Environmental Excellence Award for its innovative solar power plant, which is the largest off-grid solar facility in Canada’s northern territories. Launched in July 2024, this 3.5-megawatt installation features 6,620 bi-facial panels and is intended to meet up to 25% of the

A comprehensive training program focused on Tooling, Engraving, and Setting began on 12 May at the Ankurhati Gems & Jewellery Park located in Howrah, West Bengal. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the GJEPC’s Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC in Mumbai and the GJEPC Regional Office in Kolkata, with assistance from the Ankurhati Gems &

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has introduced GemKit™ by GemKids®, a complimentary digital educational initiative that brings the captivating realm of gems and minerals into classrooms and homeschools worldwide. Tailored for students in grades 4 to 6, GemKit features adaptable, standards-aligned lesson plans, interactive activities, and an animated video series that integrates smoothly into

The GJEPC hosted a seminar titled “GJEPC and Trade Opportunities” for the gem and jewellery sector in suburban Mumbai on May 10th, attracting participation from over 80 stakeholders, including exporters, traders, wholesalers, emerging entrepreneurs, and members of trade associations. In her keynote speech, Ms. Khushboo Ranawat, Western Regional Chairperson of GJEPC, emphasized the Council’s efforts

In a time when attention spans wane and consumer expectations shift, Kumari Fine Jewellery is quietly redefining the standards of luxury retail. The recent launch of their store in Bandra, Mumbai, was more than a mere commercial entry—it was a showcase of immersive brand development. Rather than relying on traditional advertising methods, Kumari crafted an

Titan Company Limited, a premier jewellery retail chain in India, has declared that Ajoy Chawla, the CEO of its Jewellery Division, will succeed C.K. Venkataraman as Managing Director, who is scheduled to retire on December 31, 2025. The company’s Board of Directors ratified this decision during a meeting convened earlier today. Venkataraman, who joined Titan