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.
US Jewellery Market Holds Strong as Sales Rise Despite Tariffs, Gold Surge and Industry Contraction
Despite soaring gold prices, steep tariffs and rising crime, US jewellery sales continue to climb in 2025 — driven by resilient consumer demand, strong independents and a smaller but stronger retail base.
India’s Gem and Jewellery Exports Fall by 11.72% in FY 2024-25
India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports dropped by 11.72% in the financial year 2024-25, sliding to $28.5 billion from $32.28 billion in the previous year
BIS Takes Firm Action Against Jewellers Violating HUID Display Rules
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has intensified its crackdown on jewellers who fail to display the Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number on gold ornaments, as mandated by a 2023 regulation
GJEPC's Role in India's Successful FATF Review: Upholding Compliance Standards
Led by Executive Director Sabyasachi Ray, the GJEPC's efforts were instrumental in demonstrating India's readiness and adherence to FATF guidelines, culminating in commendation from stakeholders including the Hon'ble Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman
India Gems and Jewellery Show reports strong sales growth and optimistic outlook
Held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, this premier event brought together key players in the jewellery sector to exchange ideas, explore trends, and forge valuable connections
BIS Conducts Raid on Mira Road Jewellery Store Selling Non-Hallmarked Gold Jewellery
Mira Road jewellery shop faces scrutiny for violating hallmarking regulations by selling non-compliant gold jewellery
Assets valued at more than Rs.305 crore belonging to Joyalukkas jewellery group have been seized by the Enforcement Directorate (ED)
The federal probe agency had carried out searches at multiple premises of the Thrissur-headquartered group on February 22.
Falsely Hallmarked gold worth Rs.1.5 crores seized by BIS across raids in Maharashtra
Across major cities of Maharashtra, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) executed special enforcement searches to curb the misuse of BIS Hallmark on gold jewellery.
Maiden IJEX Buyer-Seller Meet with IIJS Premiere 2022 Roadshow at Dubai
The event saw leading retailers from UAE connecting with top gem and jewellery manufacturers from India
ED arrests Hyderabad-based jewellery firm promoter
Agarwal was produced before a special PMLA court in Hyderabad and remanded to 15 days of judicial custody
ED attaches assets worth Rs 363 cr of jewellery firm
The ED case against the accused was made out on the basis of a Hyderabad CBI Anti-Corruption Bureau FIR and chargesheet
GJEPC's 'The Artisan Awards 2021' Showcase Cutting-Edge Jewellery Design And Innovation
Overwhelming global response to the ‘Reinventing Vintage’ theme -- 3 winners, 8 runners up from Indian and foreign designers
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
Record-Keeping Of Cash Deals In Gems And Jewellery Trade Now A Must Under PMLA
For income tax purposes, cash transactions up to a threshold of Rs 2 lakh without KYC --PAN or Aadhaar -- are allowed in the gems and jewellery sector. Any sale in cash above Rs 2 lakh requires KYC
