Kalyan Jewellers Launches Gold4India Initiative to Promote Gold Recirculation
Kalyan Jewellers launched the Gold4India Initiative on May 12 to promote gold recirculation, reduce import dependence by five tonnes, formalise monetization channels, and encourage responsible jewellery consumption in India.
Jewellery Industry Backs Gold Conservation Push Amid Duty Hike Concerns
As India raises gold import duty to 15%, leading jewellery players and trade bodies support gold conservation measures while warning of liquidity pressure, export challenges and rising risks to MSMEs.
How Do We Become Number 1 Exporter In Gems & Jewellery ?
After PM Narendra Modi’s pep talk about ‘Design in India’ and how India should be Number One in gems and jewellery, Indian exporters are all geared up to hit $60 billion worth of exports in the next 5 years. Given the current climate, this could be a tall order. There is no dearth for inspiration in this country that has had a longstanding heritage when it comes to craftsmanship. We have a strong foundation in jewellery manufacturing and the industry currently employs 4.5 million skilled and semi-skilled workers across India, but we are meeting only 10 per cent of the global demand. If our forte lies in jewellery making, why is India not playing to its strength? Where is the industry lacking and what should it be doing to be on top? Explores Vijetha Rangabashyam
Everlasting love with Platinum for Mother's Day
Available across leading platinum retailer's Joyalukkas, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, TBZ – The Original amongst others.
Service Tax to be increased to 14%
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