Gold prices remained subdued on September 24 as expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate hikes strengthened, while softer oil prices provided limited support to bullion.

Chirag Thakkar of Amrapali Group told media that crude oil movements could influence gold and silver prices, while festive demand and investment interest remain key market factors.

CIBJO 2026 highlights how soaring bullion prices are reshaping jewellery design, purity and retail strategy, with India emerging as a key growth market.

The new design house is entering the category with 925 sterling silver and a design-led proposition aimed at making premium jewellery part of everyday dressing.

Precious-metal rakhis, coins and lightweight jewellery were the flavour of the season this year, with customers choosing keepsakes with lasting value over chocolates and traditional presents, discovers Preeti Kulkarni

Gold and silver prices are expected to remain firm next week as investors await key US economic data, while elevated levels could trigger profit-booking in bullion markets.

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Selling old gold jewellery can trigger capital gains tax, but buying new jewellery with the proceeds does not automatically offset the liability under Indian income-tax rules for taxpayers.

Jos Alukkas launched a platinum jewellery campaign featuring Dulquer Salmaan on May 15, promoting men’s and contemporary platinum jewellery collections across India and international markets through digital, print and in-store activations.

As India raises gold import duty from 6% to 15% amid economic pressure and a weakening rupee, the jewellery industry is preparing for higher prices, evolving demand, and possible market disruption, discovers Khursheed Mistry.

The Finance Ministry has increased customs duty across multiple precious metal and jewellery categories, impacting gold, silver, platinum findings and recycled precious metal imports effective from May 13, 2026.

India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement on April 27, 2026, in New Delhi, enabling zero-duty access for Indian jewellery exports and phased tariff concessions on select imports.

Italian Exhibition Group’s Oroarezzo 2026 will bring together jewellery manufacturers, technology suppliers and international buyers in Arezzo from May 9–12, with expanded focus on export diversification and emerging markets.

Instamart partners with Kalyan Jewellers to introduce gold rate protection between April 10–16, 2026, allowing consumers to lock prices and complete purchases on Akshaya Tritiya at lower prevailing rates.