Kerala Gold & Silver Merchants Association (KGSMA) organized a Buyer-Seller Meet in Thrissur, highlighting the city’s leadership in jewellery manufacturing and fostering collaboration to boost Kerala’s gold and silver trade.
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The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body representing over 600,000 jewellers across India, heartily welcomes the Maharashtra Government’s historic step of establishing a state-level ‘Dakshata Committee’ (Vigilance Committee) to ensure the safety and security of jewellers.
The board of directors of GIA India Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. (GIA India) has appointed Amit Pratihari as managing director, responsible for all aspects of GIA India’s gemological laboratories in Mumbai and Surat, as well as the GIA India school in Mumbai. Reporting to the board of directors of GIA India, he assumed his responsibilities on October 1.
The International Institute of Gemology (IIG), India’s leading institute dedicated to jewellery education and professional training, is setting a new benchmark in knowledge leadership. Known for decades of excellence in diamond, gemology, retail, and jewellery education, IIG is now bridging an important gap, the “need-of-the-hour” skills that today’s jewellery businesses must master to remain competitive.
The global platinum jewellery market saw growth across key regions in Q2 2025, according to the latest Platinum Jewellery Business Review. Consumers in key markets are finding greater value in platinum as gold prices continue to reach new highs, and retailers are increasingly turning to platinum.
Shareholders are advised that the Company has awarded a total of 48,853,247 performance shares in the form of nominal cost options (“Performance Shares”) under the Gemfields Group Limited Long Term Incentive Plan 2023 (“LTIP”) to two Executive Directors and a number of senior employees including persons discharging managerial responsibilities (“PDMRs”). The Performance Shares equate to 2.83% of the issued share capital in aggregate.
Expanding its national footprint, PNG Jewellers, Maharashtra’s leading organised family jeweller with a legacy of 193 years, embarked on a new retail journey by launching its first store in Uttar Pradesh, in the city of Lucknow, on 27th September.
GJEPC Leadership Meets Finance Minister To Seek Relief Measures Amid U.S. Tariff Impact. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, along with Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman and Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, met the Hon’ble Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, on 24th September to seek urgent relief measures for the gem and jewellery sector, which has been severely impacted by the recent imposition of a 50% tariff by the United States.
In accordance with paragraph 3.4(b) of the JSE Listings Requirements, Gemfields shareholders are advised that the Company is reasonably certain of its expected financial interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2025.
Forevermark Diamond Jewellery, from De Beers Group, marked its official brand launch in India with the opening of its first flagship store in New Delhi. Positioned as a landmark debut, India becomes the lead market for Forevermark, reflecting the country’s deep cultural connection with diamonds and its growing luxury consumer base. Introducing a refreshed identity, Forevermark aims to redefine diamond jewellery for the modern woman by blending its heritage of craftsmanship with contemporary design.
