This year’s Dhanteras jewellery sales have been significantly better than the previous year’s, with the buying fervour extending beyond just gold to diamonds, silver and coins as well, discovers Suneeta Kaul

Mumbai jewellers come together to create the first ever ‘Icon Avenue Bandra Jewellery Shopping Festival’

Customs duty on gold and silver decreased to 7.5% from 12.5% with an addition of 2.5% AIDC (Agri Infra & Development Cess) – in effect reduced to 10% -- applauded unanimously by the whole G & J industry

From an unwillingness to work, low morale due to salary cut, fear of catching the virus to sales girls going on maternity leave and having to pay salaries despite having no income, jewellery store owners have had to face many challenges in dealing with their staff during this time. They have openly discussed their difficulties when it comes to handling their staff and offered solutions as well. By Vijetha Rangabashyam

Smaller cities of Maharashtra are beginning to see some hope with gold being favoured over diamonds any day

Footfall in tier 2 & 3 cities in Maharashtra have exceeded expectations, although jewellers are facing challenges because sales staff and customers from red zones are unable to come to the stores

Indian's Coolest Store Awards- 2018

Mandatory Hallmarking for a Better Industry

Over 1000 trade visitors from across the country

Income tax for small companies with an annual turnover of Rs 50 crore, now to pay 25%, a 5% reduction; 96% Indian companies will get benefit of MSME tax cut.

The collection is intricately designed to exude an extra dose of glamour and ecstasy with the use of intertwining diamonds, pearls, emeralds, rubies & sapphires.

GJF 2014 – a joint initiative of DMCC and GJEPC supported by Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG)

GJF also launched the logo of “Trustmark”.