2026 marks the year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese Lunar calendar, a rare 60-year alignment that brings the energy of fire and horse together. This period is traditionally considered synonymous…
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“We thank the Government for a positive, growth-focused Budget that addresses key bottlenecks and gives fresh momentum to India’s gems and jewellery sector. It improves liquidity, supports manufacturing and strengthens exports across…
As geopolitical flashpoints multiplied and policy shocks rippled out of Washington under Donald Trump, investors ran for cover and straight into bullion. Bullion analyst Sanjiv Arole sums it up. The year 2026…
India’s Economic Survey presents the gems and jewellery sector as a critical yet complex pillar of the economy, notes Dr Rashmi Arora, Economist, GJEPC. She highlights how the sector supports liquidity and…
At the IIJS Bharat Signature theme, the Crafts Pavilion in BEC focused on the country’s masterful craft traditions and how they continue to shape modern jewellery design. In the fourth and the…
CA Siddharth Surana analyses the key policy levers in focus and what they could mean for the sector’s cost balance and competitiveness. The Union Budget for FY 2026-27 comes at a crucial…
Diamond analyst Paul Zimnisky examines how provenance, traceability and transparency are quietly reinforcing the natural diamond industry’s case for rarity, value and relevance. While the natural diamond industry has languished in a…
India is moving to the forefront of global natural diamond consumption. At a Mumbai media roundtable, De Beers CEO Al Cook and Forevermark CEO & De Beers Global SVP Shweta Harit explained…
Subtle, muted, sophisticated, and never in your face — we’re witnessing a gradual rise of brown diamonds. Thanks to De Beers’ Desert Diamond line, the trend has taken hold, with designers from…
As India’s first major jewellery show of the year, IIJS Bharat Signature offers early cues on shifting consumer sentiment and demand patterns. In this conversation, Sachin Jain, Regional CEO – India, World Gold Council,…