Union Budget 2026-27 makes a strong push for MSMEs, with a Rs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund; besides, it enables faster payments via mandatory TReDS for CPSE purchases. Overall, the Budget emphasizes fiscal prudence, infrastructure creation, and ease of doing business. For a sector navigating global uncertainty, shifting consumer preferences, and rising compliance standards, it is stability that the enabler.

Investment-led buying dominates festive season demand, with over 40 tons of gold sold in two days

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced that hallmarking of silver jewellery will become mandatory starting September 1, marking a significant expansion of quality controls in India's precious metals market.

The India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA) has urged the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to implement mandatory self-hallmarking for silver products by jewellers, rather than relying on external hallmarking agencies.

Augmont Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. and Augmont Goldtech Pvt. Ltd. were honored with four awards at the 10th India International Bullion Summit (IIBS), organized by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA)

As Dhanteras and Diwali draw near, Indian consumers are actively purchasing gold despite record-high prices, driven by hopes for strong returns amid a cooling stock market. This surge in demand may further elevate global gold prices and impact India's trade balance, indicating a robust festive buying sentiment

The recent surge in gold prices, driven by U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and geopolitical tensions, has led to a sharp decline in physical demand across major global markets. Despite a temporary boost in India following an import duty cut, the overall trend shows consumers pulling back as prices hit record highs, prompting many to sell their holdings and profit from the rally

The Indian gold industry has announced the formation of the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES – pronounced as I-AAY-GES), a self-regulatory organisation (SRO) created by the Indian gold industry for the Indian gold industry and supported by the World Gold Council

Gold, long heralded as a safe haven asset, is currently experiencing a surge in demand, propelling its prices to unprecedented highs

The surge in gold prices might dampen the demand during the Indian wedding season, while the outlook remains robust in China

The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council advocates for a reduction in customs duties, presenting crucial pre-budget recommendations

Diwali is always a special occasion in terms of sales for the jewellery industry, but this year, the grand festival holds the promise of a particularly big boom in view of the wedding season coinciding with the festive season, discovers Suneeta Kaul

Her Becoming is a collection of rare jewels in white diamonds that translate the iconic geometry of ancient Ikat into wearable art

The government has recently unveiled the highly anticipated Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme for the year 2023-24. Starting 19th June, interested investors can subscribe to these bonds and take advantage of the scheme's attractive features.