INDIAN JEWELLER

Trump Tariff Troubles: GoI should allow reverse job work from SEEPZ, says Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC

  • Personality - 03 September 2025 11:55 AM

With the steep Trump tariffs now having come into play, the cutting, polishing, manufacturing and export hubs of India are facing severe problems, with joblessness and unit-closure a distinct possibility. The silver lining is that the GJEPC is hopeful of a solution, particularly in view of the advocacy efforts of its US counterparts, who are also working hard to impress upon the Trump administration that the high tariffs will have a deleterious effect on the US jewellery industry as well. In a free-wheeling conversation with Suneeta Kaul, Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, talks about the impact of the tariffs, the steps being taken to bring about some relief to the industry, its expectation from the government, and more.

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Surat's Lab-Grown Diamond Industry Faces Wage Delays and Job Uncertainties Amid Price Decline

  • Retail News - 19 June 2024 12:59 PM

Nearly four lakh workers in Surat, engaged in cutting and polishing lab-grown diamonds (LGD), are grappling with delayed wages

True or Not Thursday: Is price volatility and economic conditions affecting gold demand?

  • Market Report - 17 September 2020 9:32 PM

Inflation, job losses, recession and the overall financial crisis – have these affected how people look at gold in India? A market that is primarily driven by weddings, has the current economic scenario played a spoil sport when it comes to buying gold? Jewellery retailers across India present their views

Gems & Jewellery National Relief Foundation (GJNRF) Extends a Helping Hand During Covid 19 Pandemic

  • Precious Metals - 09 June 2020 2:41 PM

GJNRF distributed 26000 masks (including N95 wherever required), 20000 PPE gowns, 200 PPE kits, 20000 goggles, 20000 gloves, 12000 litres of sanitisers, 960 Covid testing kits, 50 Infra digital Thermometers, 50 Oxymeters to various Hospitals and zonal Police stations

One Hell of a Year

  • - 27 January 2020 12:28 PM

The Year That Was

GJEPC plans fresh strategy to tap new markets

  • Associations and Trade Bodies - 03 January 2020 11:22 AM

India’s exports of gems and jewellery are largely concentrated in the United States, UAE and Hong Kong which together account for as much as 80 per cent of the shipments
 

Indian jewellery industry in recession, job losses likely: GJC

  • Associations and Trade Bodies - 16 September 2019 10:52 AM

In Union Budget 2019-20, gold import duty was raised to 12.50 percent to 10 percent while GST on jewellery was fixed at 3 percent as compared to 1 percent under the previous tax regime

Gem & Jewellery industry disappointed with increase in import duty on Gold and precious metals: GJEPC

  • Trends - 08 July 2019 10:24 AM

With cost of doing business going up, export competitiveness will go down; Indian exporters will lose business to neighbouring countries resulting in job losses

Charu Jewels reinvents its brand equity

  • Location - 30 March 2016 2:51 PM

The theme and motive of the campaign revolve around its name itself, COLOUR YOUR SENSES.

Sparkle & Dazzle this Party Season with AG Eternal Jewellery Cocktail Collection

  • Location - 09 January 2014 12:00 AM

The Collection comprises of pendants, collars, rings, earrings & bracelets.

Finalists announced for second JJS- IJ Jewellers' Choice Design Awards 2012

  • Product News - 26 November 2012 4:55 PM

With the help of over 10,000 votes from the retailers across India, the finalists have been selected amongst the 345 entries across 25 product categories. The winners amongst the finalists will be announced at the award ceremony on 22nd December at Jaipur

4th Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair to be held in January 2013

  • Fair Reports - 15 November 2012 7:35 PM

The fourth edition of Antwerp Diamond Fair is much awaited with the organisers receiving an endless lists of invitation requests from worldwide jewellery manufacturers and retail jewellers to be a part of this invitees-only fair.

TBZ's Showstopper Collection Personifies Sophistication

  • Precious Metals - 11 October 2012 3:44 PM

The new collection is aimed at the festive season and urban Indian women, who believe in style with simplicity.

Gili unveils it's all new 'Evolve' Collection

  • Product News - 15 April 2011 3:39 PM

The collection offers a product range featuring a blend of Indian and western nuances that enhance and accentuate the beauty of the wearer

Arctic Love Diamonds from Waldman Diamond Company

  • Diamonds - 09 March 2006 12:00 AM

Aims at to distributing WDC's diamonds to the Canadian retail market

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