India’s gold industry body IAGES launches the #PehlaCheckIAGES campaign on December 4 in Mumbai, urging consumers to verify jewellers’ IAGES accreditation to promote ethical practices, transparency and sector-wide compliance.

Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers has received IAGES accreditation, reinforcing its legacy of trust, responsible sourcing, and transparency across the gold value chain, strengthening consumer confidence and leadership in India’s formalizing jewellery sector.

Industry leaders have praised the Union Budget for boosting consumer demand through tax reforms, increasing disposable income, and supporting economic growth

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

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget has been hailed by the gems and jewellery industry, with stakeholders calling the duty cuts a long-awaited step in the right direction

Sachin Jain, the newly appointed CEO for India at the World Gold Council, brings extensive experience from his tenure at De Beers, where he served in several senior roles over the past 13 years. Notably, he held the position of Managing Director of De Beers India, overseeing operations for the De Beers Forevermark business in India and the Middle East. His appointment is effective March 2024

IFSCA Chairman urges establishment of gold refining facilities in India, emphasizing its significance as a leading global buyer of the precious metal

The World Gold Council has announced that Somasundaram PR, Regional CEO, India, will step down from his current position next year when his successor has been appointed.

Somasundaram PR, Regional CEO, India, World Gold Council states that now’s the right time for the Indian gold industry to have its own SRO and publishes a report

The FTA will fast-track India’s goal of reaching $52 billion in exports of gems and jewellery by 2022-23

The World Gold Council and Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) have signed an agreement to promote gold jewellery in India in 2021

The World Gold Council and MMTC-PAMP India Pvt. Ltd. have jointly launched the ‘Precious Metals Assay and Training Institute’ (PMATI) to develop a new generation of skilled assayers. 

Mandatory Hallmarking for a Better Industry

Ciemme Jewels introduces special diamond Jewellery collection worth 9999/- only this Valentines Day