De Beers is investing more in natural diamond marketing than it has in over a decade: David Johnson, De Beers Group
In order to meet the challenges of the diamond industry head on, De Beers has devised a multi-pronged strategy – the major steps include upping investment in marketing, participating in the Luanda Accord, developing a range of category campaigns, collaborating with key retail partners to grow demand, and investing in branded marketing programmes for its own retail businesses, says David Johnson, VP, Global External Communications, De Beers Group, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.
GJEPC Showcases Indian Excellence with 22nd ‘India Pavilion’ at Jewellery Arabia Bahrain
Celebrating 22 consecutive years, GJEPC’s India Pavilion at Jewellery Arabia 2025 brings 58 exhibitors together to engage high-intent Gulf buyers and strengthen India’s position in key West Asian jewellery markets.
India-Saudi Jewellery Trade Ties in Focus at Inaugural SAJEX 2025
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) will host the first Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition (SAJEX 2025) from September 11–13 at the Jeddah Superdome, in what is being seen as a major step in strengthening jewellery trade ties between India and Saudi Arabia.
Trump Tariff Troubles: GoI should allow reverse job work from SEEPZ, says Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC
With the steep Trump tariffs now having come into play, the cutting, polishing, manufacturing and export hubs of India are facing severe problems, with joblessness and unit-closure a distinct possibility. The silver lining is that the GJEPC is hopeful of a solution, particularly in view of the advocacy efforts of its US counterparts, who are also working hard to impress upon the Trump administration that the high tariffs will have a deleterious effect on the US jewellery industry as well. In a free-wheeling conversation with Suneeta Kaul, Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, talks about the impact of the tariffs, the steps being taken to bring about some relief to the industry, its expectation from the government, and more.
Titan Mulls Shifting Jewellery Manufacturing to Gulf Amid Rising US-India Trade Tensions
India's largest jeweller and watchmaker Titan is considering relocating part of its manufacturing operations to the Middle East, aiming to preserve low-tariff access to the U.S. market in the face of mounting trade frictions between Washington and New Delhi.
Augmont Expands SPOT Gold Trading Platform with Lab-Grown Diamond Integration for Global Markets
Trading of Lab-Grown Diamonds through SPOT 2.0 Platform Enables Buyers and Sellers to Trade with Transparency and Confidence
Oman Invites Indian Jewellers to Establish Manufacturing Base Amid Strengthening Economic Ties
Oman's Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, HE Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, recently met with top Indian jewellers in Mumbai, inviting them to establish manufacturing bases in Oman
Malabar Group Scales Up 'Hunger-Free World' Programme, to Distribute 51,000 Nutritious Food Packets Every Day
‘Hunger-Free World’, the ongoing CSR programme by Malabar Group to provide nutritious daily meals to the needy, will be expanded to cover more people and cities
Malabar Gold & Diamonds' Annual Turnover Soars to Rs 51,218 Crore
Malabar Gold & Diamonds has recently unveiled its staggering annual turnover of Rs 51,218 Crore, solidifying its position as a prominent figure in India's gems and jewellery sector
Decline in Gems and Jewellery Exports Signals Challenges for Indian Market: GJEPC Report
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) reveals a significant downturn in the exports of gems and jewellery for the fiscal year 2023-24, indicative of challenges faced by the Indian market
Reena Ahluwalia's Bejeweled Royal Mysore Paintings Acquired by C. Krishniah Chetty Crystal Museum
The Maharaja and Maharani of Mysore paintings by artist Reena Ahluwalia record the historic legacy of Indian gems and jewellery on canvas
Titan Achieves $1 Billion Jewellery Sales in Q2 FY24
The jewellery business witnessed healthy double-digit growths in both buyers and average bill value per buyer during this Q2 period
Jos Alukkas Plans To Open 100 Stores Pan India with an investment of whopping 5,500 crores
It is slated to be the largest investment and expansion plan by a jewellery retail brand in the country
India is set to import 140 metric tons of gold from the UAE
India has taken a strategic step to promote business in its gems and jewellery industry by prioritizing the import of 140 metric tons of gold from the UAE at a reduced rate for 2023-24.
Tanishq partners with Sharaf Retail to go 'hybrid' in UAE
After launching its owned stores in UAE Tanishq has partnered with Sharaf for expanding in the Gulf.
