CBIC Consolidates Customs Notifications on Precious Metals and Gemstones

In a move aimed at simplifying compliance and promoting ease of doing business, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has consolidated multiple earlier notifications governing the import of precious metals and stones among other goods into a single comprehensive notification

Botswana’s Karowe Mine Yields Unprecedented 37.4-Carat Bi-Coloured Diamond

GIA Analysis Confirms Rare “Two-Stage” Geological Formation, Presenting Unique Opportunities for the Trade In a significant recovery for the global gem industry, Botswana’s prolific Karowe Mine has yielded a remarkable 37.4-carat rough diamond characterised by a sharp, natural division into pink and colourless

Market in Transition: LGD Price Erosion Sparks Strategic Shift, Natural Diamonds Seek Footing

Trade grapples with dual challenges: managing LGD inventory amid unprecedented deflation while navigating a still-soft natural diamond market. The diamond industry is navigating a complex correction, marked by a severe price collapse in the lab-grown diamond (LGD) segment and a tentative search for

Now, don’t just buy gold. Buy SmartGold.Ritvaa launches SmartGold Mangalsutra — traditions made modern

Key Highlights Now, don’t just buy gold. Buy SmartGold. Ritvaa, a new-age jewellery brand with a legacy rooted in gold craftsmanship, launched its SmartGold Mangalsutra Collection at a glittering premiere in Mumbai. Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre unveiled the collection at the Intercontinental, Mumbai,

Bharat Diamond Bourse Marks 41 Years of Excellence & 15 Years of Operations of BDB Complex with the Release of customized My Stamp by Department of Posts, Government of India. 

Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), the world’s largest diamond trading exchange, proudly marks a dual milestone this year; 41 years since its incorporation and 15 glorious years of successful operations at its iconic Bandra Kurla Complex premises since 17th October 2010.  To commemorate this milestone, the Department of Posts, Government of India,

Mia by Tanishq and Brand Ambassador Aneet Padda Celebrate the Spirit of Festive Glamour with Manifest Collection Launch

Embracing the festive season in style with designs that make you feel precious, every day! As the festive season approaches, Mia by Tanishq, one of India’s leading fine jewellery brands, unveiled its latest collection, ‘Manifest‘. The brand hosted an exclusive evening celebrating the

Dhanteras 2025: What to Expect — High Gold Prices, Smart Buying Trends, and Wedding-Driven Demand are all set to boost market growth

As Dhanteras 2025 approaches, the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) shares key insights into consumer behaviour, market expectations, and emerging trends shaping this festive season’s gold and jewellery purchases. Despite elevated gold prices, demand will remain robust, driven by strong

India’s gem and jewellery exports record a growth of  3.66%to US$ 14.09 billion a steady recovery in the first half ofFY2025–26: GJEPC

Key Highlights India’s gem and jewellery exports record a steady recovery in the first half of FY2025–26, witnessing a growth of 3.66% to US$ 14.09 billion between April and September 2025 compared to US$ 13.60 billion in the same period last year. This

GSI’s Colored Stone Professional (CSP) Programme Explores New Mine in Sri Lanka

Students visited the Rakwana Gem Deposit, observing mechanised mining, gravel sorting, and recovery of sapphires, chrysoberyl, spinel, and tourmaline GSI’s Colored Stone Professional (CSP) Diploma programme, recognised for its innovative combination of theoretical knowledge and practical, real-world experiences, recently embarked on an educational

India’s First Duty-Free Gold Import Under Advance Authorisation Scheme Marks Major Milestone for IIBX and GJEPC

Quick Highlights: A Historic Breakthrough for India’s Bullion Industry In a major milestone for India’s bullion market, the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX), in collaboration with the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), has enabled the country’s first duty-free import of gold.