EU-India FTA: Boost to competitiveness, level playing field vis-à-vis non-FTA nations
The EU-India FTA offers a significant boost to India’s gems and jewellery industry through reduced tariffs, easier market access, and improved competitiveness in Europe. The pact is expected to accelerate exports, attract investment, strengthen manufacturing, and reinforce India’s position as a trusted global sourcing hub for premium jewellery, says Suneeta Kaul.
US consumers will be sensitive to tariff-related price increases: Paul Zimnisky
The recent imposition of steep tariffs by the Trump administration on diamonds imported from India has sent ripples across the US diamond jewellery sector. India being the primary supplier of polished diamonds to America, the world’s largest consumer market, the tariffs have caused supply chain disruptions, and are likely to lead to rising product costs. Prices are expected to go up, once the existing inventory depletes, unless a deal is reached between the US and India. Suneeta Kaul speaks with Paul Zimnisky, renowned diamond industry analyst, to gain insights into the fallout of the tariffs, and how they are reshaping buying behaviour and pricing strategies in the US.
Indian Royal Jewellery totaling $109 million smashes records at Christie's Auction
The Shah Jahan dagger has sold for a whopping $3,375,000 (Rs. 23.4 crore), setting the record for the highest value of a Shah Jahan jade object
GIA gifts advanced tools to Israel Diamond Exchange
GIA gifted DiamondSure, a progressive tools identifying and estimating the worth of diamonds, and a gemological microscope to Israel Diamond Exchange.
Jewellery now part of mainstream fashion?
Statement making haute joaillerie has entered the mainstream fashion industry in a big way - and the recently concluded Lakme Fashion Week (Summer/Resort) 2011 is ample proof of this.
Robin Bros has a new appointment
Cohen to serve as Director of Diamonds
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