The United States has sharply raised tariffs on Indian exports, doubling the rate from 25% to 50% in August 2025. According to KPMG’s September 2025 report on U.S. tariff shifts, the move…

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has announced the launch of Hallmarking Unique Identification-based (HUID) hallmarking for silver jewellery and articles on a voluntary basis, effective 1 September 2025.…

Gem Diamonds Limited has laid off 240 employees at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho after posting heavy losses for the first half of 2025, underscoring the pressure facing the diamond sector. Revenue…

An outreach session on the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (UK-CETA) was organised on 4 September under the Niryat Bandhu Scheme by the Jaipur office of the Joint Director General of…

India is preparing a concerted policy response amid mounting pressure from a steep 50% tariff hike imposed by the US, a move experts widely agree could significantly strain exporters, especially in labour-intensive…

Anglo American plc has sold approximately 52.2 million ordinary shares of Valterra Platinum Limited (previously Anglo American Platinum) through an accelerated bookbuild at ZAR845 per share. The sale represents Anglo American’s entire…

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has warmly welcomed the GST reforms announced at the 56th GST Council meeting held on 3rd September in New Delhi under the chairpersonship of…

Harry Winston has opened a new flagship salon in Ginza, Tokyo, its largest in Japan. Spanning 869 square metres across three floors, the salon features a bridal gallery on the ground floor,…

Auction house Christie’s has announced the appointment of Rahul Kadakia as President of Christie’s Asia Pacific, effective January 2026. In his expanded role, he will also lead the Global Luxury and Asian…