Budget 2024: GJEPC suggests safe harbour for sale of rough diamonds in Special Notified ZonesUnion Budget: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has suggested the introduction of a Safe Harbour Rule for the sale of ro...
19 Jan, 2024, 05.48 PM IST
Immense scope for investment, trade between India and Vietnam: AmbassadorThe trade between the two nations has seen a steady growth pattern with $15 billion in total trade. Here, India's share of exports is about...
30 Oct, 2023, 09.58 AM IST
Diamond industry associations ask members to temporarily stop import of rough diamondsThe gems and jewellery industry in India has urged its members to stop importing rough diamonds for two months starting from October 15. Th...
27 Sep, 2023, 03.34 PM IST
GJEPC’s international jewellery show expects to generate business of Rs 60,000 croreThe sector has been facing a dent in the midst of global headwinds, and anticipates a decline of 10-15% in exports this financial year.
04 Aug, 2023, 01.51 PM IST
Gems, jewellery exports likely to improve in second half of FY24, says GJPEC"Global geopolitical situation affected exports last fiscal. We are expecting the exports to improve in the second half of this year follow...
03 Aug, 2023, 08.12 PM IST
Jade and rubies: how Myanmar's military amassed its fortuneThrough two highly secretive military-controlled behemoths -- Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited (MEHL) and the Myanmar Economic Corporation...
12 Feb, 2021, 12.54 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 1,000-crore 'Startup India Seed Fund'India, the Prime Minister said, is home to the world's third largest startup ecosystem which has helped several budding entrepreneurs to co...
16 Jan, 2021, 08.52 PM IST
- Gold smuggling on the rise as high prices boost appeal in India
Gold in India touched a record high of 39,885 rupees ($563) per 10 grams in early September.
13 Dec, 2019, 10.19 AM IST
Young, rich Indians have started a gem of a trend as demand for rubies, sapphires growDemand for precious stones in jewellery is growing with urban buyers willing to pay top price for them.
07 Nov, 2019, 06.05 PM IST
India, US talk restoration of GSP, withdrawal of tariffsIndia is in talks with the US to resolve bilateral trade differences, including restoration of GSP.
11 Sep, 2019, 06.11 AM IST
GSP withdrawal by US may moderately hit gem and jewellery exports: CrisilThe withdrawal of GSP will affect exporters of gems & jewellery the most because 15% of such exports availed of its benefits in 2018.
17 Jun, 2019, 06.47 PM IST
Fieo writes to RBI, FinMin for reintroduction of LoUsThe Fieo, promoted by the Commerce Ministry and industry, has written to Reserve Bank Governor Urjit Patel and finance ministry seeking rei...
22 Apr, 2018, 11.36 AM IST
Indian exports to ASEAN to touch $280 billion in 10 years: Standard CharteredIndian exports to the 10-nation ASEAN bloc is expected to reach $ 280 billion in the next 10 years, says a Standard Chartered research repo...
24 Aug, 2014, 11.51 AM IST
- FTA with Thailand: India committed to ending talks by year-end
Govt said it is committed to concluding negotiatons with Thailand for comprehensive free trade pact, a step which will help in doubling bil...
05 Apr, 2011, 06.11 PM IST
- Myanmar auctions gems, jade despite boycott calls
Myanmar’s military government sold 600 lots of gems and jade at a recent auction, state media said Sunday, earning much-needed foreign inco...
21 Jan, 2008, 05.42 AM IST
- ASEAN, EU agree to speed up trade deal
ASEAN and the European Union agreed Thursday to expedite negotiations for a free trade agreement, saying relations should not be held hosta...
22 Nov, 2007, 05.13 PM IST
- Asian trade a lifeline for Myanmar's generals
While the United States has hit the generals ruling Myanmar with fresh sanctions, the junta can confidently look to their Asian neighbours ...
26 Sep, 2007, 10.00 AM IST