GSI is helping the industry become more transparent and future-ready: Ramit Kapur, MD, GSI
The objective of Gemological Science International (GSI) is not just to issue reports, but to help the trade build credibility with its customers through transparent and consistent certification, and ensure that certification, testing and education remain aligned with how the jewellery business is actually conducted on the ground, says Ramit Kapur, Managing Director, GSI, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.
BIS Notifies New Diamond Terminology Standard
India adopts IS 19469:2025 on January 15, 2026, reserving the term “diamond” exclusively for natural diamonds, mandating clear disclosure for laboratory-grown diamonds to address consumer confusion and standardize trade practices.
India needs to focus on telling the inspiring stories behind jewellery: Amit Pratihari, MD, GIA India
GIA plays a key role in establishing authenticity and trust in jewellery retail — it brings credibility, transparency, and confidence to the entire ecosystem, Amit Pratihari, MD, GIA India, tells Khursheed Mistry.
CIBJO Congress 2025 Highlights Industry’s Key Challenges and Future Directions
The global jewellery fraternity convened in Paris for the 2025 CIBJO Congress, where industry leaders, policymakers, and experts gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of the gem and jewellery trade.
Vidita Kochar of Jewelbox on the big terminology debate involving LGDs
The proposed move of the Government of India to label LGDs as “synthetic” has caused a furore, with the LGD segment saying this would not only be unfair, it would greatly damage the credibility of a sector that produces and retails grown diamonds, which are identical to mined diamonds. Suneeta Kaul speaks with Vidita Kochar of Jewelbox, a prominent LGD player, to understand the ramifications of such a proposal.
The Case for Uniform Gold Pricing Across India
The Indian jewellery industry has been pushing for a unified gold pricing system under the "One Nation, One Rate" initiative to eliminate regional pricing disparities. With growing momentum and widespread industry support, the demand for a transparent pricing solution appears to be within reach, finds out Anjana Vaswani
Compulsory hallmarking of gold bullion is not going to become mandatory from July 1
The compulsory hallmarking of gold bullion is not going to become mandatory from July 1 as the Centre has only begun consultations with stakeholders.
5 Retailers Share Strategies to Combat Customer Fatigue without Overused Designs
Not all designs resonate with customers -- retailers have to come out with strategies to create more innovative and engaging designs that appeal to their target audience, says Priyanka Talreja Garegrat
Decoding PMLA Rules & Regulations-PMLA Regulations
The recent PMLA notifications issued to the G & J industry had the G & J industry reeling under its pressure and anxiety for sometime; Rohan Shah in conversation with Colin Shah, Chairman GJEPC comes forward to clear the air
Jewellers bat for standardisation in hallmarking of gold to avoid confusion
The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has urged the consumer affairs ministry for standardisation in hallmarking purity across the country
Khurana Jewellery House creates awareness drive 'Afreen' to instill consumer confidence & promote transparency
In an effort to promote transparency and regain consumers’ trust, Khurana Jewellery House took it up on itself to collaborate with 150 women to impart knowledge on jewellery, including gold and diamonds, where and how it’s sourced, hallmarking, how jewellery is being made and more.
GJF reacts to Economic Survey referring gold GST rate being 'low'
Economic Suvery Volume II 2016-17 stated that 3 per cent GST on gold is low and are disproportionately consumed by the ‘very rich’.
Is the jewellers' unity falling apart?
The decision to call off strike has created a rift between the jewellers fraternity; the industry is singing two different tunes.
Kalyan Jewellers to set up 14 new showrooms
The company is planning to open 7 showrooms in India and 7 in West Asia.
Vasundhara Raje Scindia inaugurates Jaipur Jewellery Show
The 13th Edition of JJS has Ruby - Red, Rare and Royal theme.
