2024 is likely to be a record year for mine production of gold; Jewellery demand will be firm but vulnerable to gold prices: World Gold Council UPI will require investments of US$1-2 billion: NPCI MD & CEO Dilip Asbe Embrace storytelling, symbolism & creative narratives to sell Make in India, Design in India, Create in India designer jewellery to the world Embrace customer-centric digitalization to help achieve rapid scale & penetration Jewellers can tap Whatsapp to post private catalogues to engage/sell Jewellers can leverage branded content to lure GenZ customers  Indian ..read more

The most significant gold shopping day in India is Akshaya Tritiya. It is widely celebrated across the country, including the northern, southern, and western regions. Similar to Gudi Padwa, we anticipate a surge in consumer enthusiasm during Akshay Tritiya, This is primarily due to its occurrence during the peak wedding season. Akshay Tritiya holds great importance as a dedicated shopping day, and gold is considered to be the most preferred option amongst buyers. Gold is a reliable store of value and is considered as an auspicious purchase on this day. Considering these factors, I expect a po ..read more

Dr. Usha R. Balakrishnan, Cultural Capital Consultant, was the chief guest at the event I GIA India held the graduation ceremony for its Graduate Gemologist and Graduate Diamonds students in Mumbai. Dr. Usha R. Balakrishnan, Cultural Capital Consultant, was the chief guest at the ceremony. The event was also attended by Sriram Natarajan, Managing Director of GIA India and Apoorva Deshingkar, Senior Director – Education and Market Development, GIA India. The graduation ceremony commenced with an engaging session on the rich history of diamonds and gemstones in India. Sharing her thoughts on t ..read more

Two leading gem and jewelry industry events will come together in September 2025, offering insight into cutting-edge gemological research, education, training and opportunities for gem and jewelry professionals to network on a global level. Converge, to be held September 7-10, 2025, will unite Conclave, the American Gem Society’s (AGS) premier annual educational and networking event, and Symposium, GIA’s (Gemological Institute of America) industry-leading research and education gathering held every five to seven years, into one powerful event. “Combining GIA’s strengths as a leader in educatio ..read more

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is pleased to announce a significant milestone for the gem and jewellery industry in India. Following extensive efforts by the GJEPC in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status is now being extended to the gem and jewellery sector. The AEO programe was introduced as piolet project in 2011 vide Circular No. 37/2011 – Customs dated 23rd August. 2011. The AEO program, a crucial part of the broader ease of doing business initiative, has been instrumental in simplifying export operations across ..read more

Akshay Shah, Director Sales, Large Size Solitaire Category, Dharmanandan Diamonds Pvt. Ltd., was the chief guest at the event GIA India held the graduation ceremony for its Graduate Diamonds Diploma Program students at its Mumbai campus. Akshay Shah, Director Sales of Large Size Solitaire Category, Dharmanandan Diamonds Pvt. Ltd., was the chief guest at the event. Also present on the occasion was Apoorva Deshingkar, Senior Director – Education and Market Development, GIA India. The graduation ceremony was preceded by an interactive session in which Akshay spoke about his journey in the diamon ..read more

●Global buyers from the U.S, Latin America and Oceania, enamoured by ‘Make in India’ Designer Jewellery ●International buyers hail India as a hub for fashion-forward & bespoke jewellery The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), the apex trade organization dedicated to promoting Indian gem and jewellery exports worldwide, organised the International Gem and Jewellery Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) the first ever at the newly inaugurated Bharat Ratnam, Mega CFC SEEPZ in Mumbai. This event is specifically designed to cater to international buyers from the U.S., Latin America ..read more

●Gross export of total Gold Jewellery (both Plain & Studded) for the FY 2023-24 grew 16.75% ●Gross export of Coloured Gemstones for the FY 2023-24 increased by 14% to US$ 478.71 million ●Platinum Gold Jewellery exports have shown a very robust growth of 449.16% to US$ 163.48 million For the FY 2023-24, exports of Plain Gold Jewellery surged by an impressive 61.72% to US$ 6792.24 million as compared to US$ 4199.96 million in FY 2022-23. “Total Gold jewellery (plain & studded jewellery), which experienced a 10.47% decline between April 2023 to September 2023, rebounded strongly in the l ..read more

●Global buyers from the U.S, Latin America and Oceania, enamoured by ‘Make in India’ Designer Jewellery I●nternational buyers hail India as a hub for fashion-forward & bespoke jewellery : The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), the apex trade organization dedicated to promoting Indian gem and jewellery exports worldwide, organised the International Gem and Jewellery Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) the first ever at the newly inaugurated Bharat Ratnam, Mega CFC SEEPZ in Mumbai. This event is specifically designed to cater to international buyers from the U.S., Latin Americ ..read more

Devinder Layal, addressing GIA Jewelry Design studentson their graduation ceremony Devinder Layal, Head of New Product Development, B. N. Jewellers Pvt. Ltd. with GIA Jewelry Design studentsL-to-R (seated): GIA India Instructors; Devinder Layal, Head of New Product Development, B. N. Jewellers Pvt. Ltd. and Apoorva Deshingkar, Senior Director – Education and Market Development, GIA India. Devinder Layal, Head of New Product Development, B. N. Jewellers India Pvt. Ltd., was the chief guest at the ceremony GIA India held the graduation ceremony for its Jewelry Design students at its Mumbai cam ..read more