Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget on the Parliament on February 1, 2023. With the approaching central elections, popular consensus on this year’s budget is that it would be growth-oriented, with a focus on infrastructure, inflation, manufacturing and rural economy

Industry players share thoughts about business expectations and their Diwali plans

Indian jewellers share their dreams, expectations, and sales strategies for the approaching festival

In her Budget speech, the Finance Minister said that customs duty on cut and polished diamonds and gemstones would be reduced to 5% from the existing 7.5%

Industry players feel the move is ill-advised and ill-timed, as they are already grappling with challenges caused by the pandemic and HUID issues. If the proposal goes through, it will add a huge burden to the industry, finds out Suneeta Kaul

The on-going festive season is acting as a force multiplier for sales in the jewellery sector, and retailers are laughing all the way to the bank, finds out Suneeta Kaul

The G & J industry has been knocking at the doors of the Government of India  for long with regard to the hallmarking issues. However, in spite of a series of discussions and meetings, clarity on the matter is still awaited

Leading Jewellery Chain Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers launches 25th Outlet in Kohinoor Square, Dadar West, Mumbai, on 1st July 

Amidst several concerns, long meetings, continual discussions and more, the landmark regulation related to mandatory hallmarking becomes a reality in India – all set to change the course of the Indian G & J Industry completely. Opinions from across the industry highlight the upsides and downsides of thisregulation, says Sugandha R

Mandatory hallmarking has finally become a reality and many jewellery retailers are having mixed opinions – on the whole they welcome the move and are eager to fulfill all requirements of hallmarking

The festival of wealth and wellbeing is at hand. Indian Jeweller talks to retailers across India to find out how they have prepared themselves to face increasing demand and how they plan to cash in on this golden opportunity

While India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA) estimates a 25 per cent volume drop in jewellery and bar and coin sales this year’s festivities, certain jewellers are claiming a 10-15 per cent yearon-year growth
 

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