Export of natural diamonds may see turnaround as China reignites demandIndian diamond exporters anticipate a resurgence in Chinese demand following a three-year decline, fueled by major retailers launching diam...
17 Jun, 2025, 12.39 AM IST
Natural diamond still India’s crown jewel: De Beers Group CEOIndia has become a key market for natural diamonds, surpassing China. De Beers focuses on India due to the growing preference for natural d...
23 May, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Chinese diamond demand may take time to shine againIf the Chinese buying does not pick up, then the overall cut and polished diamond exports - a major forex earner for the country - are like...
11 Mar, 2023, 12.09 AM IST
Cut & polished diamond exports from India may come down 20% in FY21: CouncilThe outlook is much in line with the Global Diamond Report 2020-2021 that has been released by Bain & Company and the Antwerp World Diamond...
11 Feb, 2021, 05.06 PM IST
Higher duty on toys won’t cut reliance on Chinese importsElectric toys attract 18% GST against the earlier 12% value-added tax (VAT) while other toys attract 12% GST versus 5% VAT earlier.
06 Feb, 2018, 09.07 AM IST
Outlook positive for organised jewellery retailers: India Ratings and ResearchGoing ahead the regulatory changes by the government and return of the demand may be a good sign for the jewellery segment.
03 Mar, 2017, 07.19 PM IST
Gold demand in China drops 12% to 241.3 tonnes in Q1-2016: WGCJewellery demand fell by 17 per cent during the quarter to 179.4 tonnes compared to 216.3 tonnes in the same period of 2015, following a sl...
12 May, 2016, 08.37 PM IST
No love for platinum despite price fallPlatinum demand has not picked up in India even after a price fall and the spurt in gold prices have made the yellow metal about 10% dearer.
25 Feb, 2016, 05.00 AM IST
India platinum jewellery sales grew by 28 per cent in 2014The Industry overview for 2014 has seen a change in the buying trend for precious metal jewellery, leaning more towards everyday wear and g...
08 Apr, 2015, 03.04 PM IST
Weak rouble, low oil prices soften diamond demand; exporters face a rough patchIndia's diamond exports are expected to remain flat at best this fiscal year as a weak rouble and low oil prices softened demand from the k...
13 Mar, 2015, 11.01 AM IST
Diamond traders in India focusing on emerging Chinese marketAs the US, Europe markets are not so attractive due to fall in demand, India's diamond industry is focusing on the Chinese market.
16 Sep, 2014, 11.50 AM IST
Gold sales tripled in China during April price correctionFurther drops may not spur as much buying because consumers will likely hold off, waiting for gold to hit a bottom, said Larry Cho, CIMB Se...
10 May, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Global retailers turn to India for year-end sales
It's an Indian Christmas and New Year as global retail biggies like Wal-Mart, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Carrefour and Ikea step up sourcing a...
13 Dec, 2010, 06.00 AM IST
- Indian diamond traders find a friend in China
It's not yet clear if China can lead the world out of recession, but the Asian giant is certainly helping Indian diamond traders out of the...
04 Aug, 2009, 04.42 AM IST
- Imitation jewellery thrives at gold's cost
Imitation jewellery largely makes use of materials like brass, casting iron, plastic beads and a number of stones. It does not have any res...
06 Aug, 2008, 02.33 AM IST
- Chinese retail sales up sharply on food, jewellery and cars
Chinese retail sales surged 22% in April to 116 billion dollars on a rise in food, jewellery and auto sales.
13 May, 2008, 09.57 AM IST
- Suashish Diamond goes to Middle East, eyes China
Suashish Diamonds Ltd will retail its Ishi's brand in the Middle East at 30 outlets of Alukkas Jewellery by the end of this month through a...
02 Jul, 2006, 11.30 AM IST