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According to a mandate from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the GJEPC, in partnership with ELP, hosted an instructive webinar to examine the impact of the recent Union Budget on the gem and jewellery industry. The event aims to provide significant insights into the industry’s key shifts, opportunities and difficulties. The webinar brought together […]

The Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI), a collaboration of The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada, ICMM, and the World Gold Council, has released a draft consolidated standard, governance model, assurance methodology, and related reporting and claims policy. The effort seeks to simplify the complicated terrain of mining rules and promote ethical behavior throughout the

The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada, ICMM, and World Gold Council – partners in the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) – have released a draft consolidated standard, governance model, assurance process, and related reporting and claims policy, and invite stakeholders to provide feedback during a 60-day public consultation. The Initiative’s objective is to build

Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s most trusted and iconic jewelry businesses, has been recognized as a Great Place to Work®. This coveted recognition comes after succeeding in the 5 pillars of a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture™ and successfully passing the rigorous examination administered by the Great Place to Work Institute. Kalyan Jewellers has been at the

Rio Tinto, a global mining giant, has announced a decrease in diamond output in the third quarter of 2024. In July, a subsidence event delayed underground ore supplies at the company’s Diavik mine in Canada, causing substantial setbacks. As a result, Diavik‘s Q3 rough production fell by 28%, totaling 542,000 carats, when compared to the

De Beers and Signet Jewelers have launched a new marketing campaign called “Worth the Wait” to reintroduce real diamonds to modern couples. The campaign focuses on the changing dynamics of relationships and the unique trip that natural diamonds undergo, which represents the enduring nature of love. “Worth the Wait” is aimed for “Zillennials,” a cohort

Shri Govind Dholakia, the founder of Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), met with the Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on October 15th. The symposium focused on critical issues confronting the gem and jewellery sector. Shri Dholakia provided the Finance Minister with a copy of his book Diamonds Are Forever, So Are Morals,

India Post and the GJEPC met on October 15th to discuss the issues that exporters encounter when delivering goods. Shri Himanshu Chaudhari, ADG (International Relations and Global Business), New Delhi, and Dr. Sudhir Jakhere (IPoS), Assistant Postmaster General (Business Development and Marketing) for the Maharashtra Postal Circle, represented the Indian Post. Shri Sabyasachi Ray, Executive

Surat Diamond Bourse has struck an agreement with the Lab Grown Diamond Association (LGDA) to move approximately 40 lab-grown companies from elsewhere in Surat. Mahesh Gadhvi, CEO of SDB, has stated that 250 offices are now occupied.”We are steadily progressing towards opening more offices and starting more businesses through SDB,” he told a TV broadcaster.

Titan Company Limited reported substantial growth in its jewellery category during the second quarter of FY2025. The segment’s income increased by 26% year on year, owing to a boom in consumer demand for gold jewellery following a drop in Customs duty on gold imports from 15% to 6%. Gold sales at the company’s domestic jewellery