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An MoU was signed between the India Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in the presence of Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Minister of Law and Justice, Government of India. The MoU was signed on behalf of IAGES by Kaushlendra Sinha, CEO, IAGES.

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hails GST reforms reducing IGST on small diamonds and GST on jewellery boxes. These measures ease export pressures, lower costs, and strengthen India’s diamond and jewellery ecosystem.

PureJewels announced the UK launch of its Lotus Collection with Digital Product Passports (DPPs), becoming the first luxury jeweller to pilot the inclusion of Hallmarking 2.0, a pioneering initiative offered by the Edinburgh Assay Office and powered by Everledger’s blockchain technology.

Unique Chains and Jewels Limited, a pioneer in fine gold jewellery, is all set to inaugurate its new sub-brand, Unigold 18 KT, on 10th September 2025 at 12:00 pm onwards. The launch will take place at Bullion House, 3rd Floor, 115 Tambakatta Lane, Mumbadevi Road, Near Hotel Sharda, Mumbai – 400003. This milestone reflects the company’s continued commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence.

The GST structure has been overhauled: the 12% and 28% slabs are removed, most items move to 5% or 18%, a special 40% slab is introduced for sin and luxury goods, and individual life and health insurance is exempted. These changes take effect from 22 September 2025.

Shringar House of Mangalsutra Limited has fixed the price band of ₹155/- to ₹165/- per Equity Share of face value ₹10/- each for its maiden initial public offer. The Initial Public Offering (“IPO” or “Offer”) of the Company will open on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, for subscription and close on Friday, September 12, 2025. Investors can bid for a minimum of 90 Equity Shares and in multiples of 90 Equity Shares thereafter

PNG Jewellers, one of India’s most trusted jewellery brands with a legacy of 192 years, is delighted to announce the return of its much-anticipated “Pure Price Offer” campaign. Scheduled from September 1st to September 20th, 2025, this campaign has been specially designed to bring relief and confidence to jewellery buyers ahead of the festive and wedding season

The proof-of-concept pilot launches in partnership with PureJewels by Bhanji Gokaldas, a fourth-generation London jeweller specialising in 22ct gold. Its newly released Lotus Collection will be the first jewellery line to feature Hallmarking 2.0

All Kerala Gold and Silver Merchants Association State President K. Surendran and General Secretary Adv. S. Abdul Nazar alleged that the GST raid on the gold trading sector was untimely and aimed at disrupting the Onam trade

The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) organised the Diamond Conclave 2.0, themed “India Shining for the Global Stage,” bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to deliberate on the opportunities and challenges shaping India’s gem and jewellery sector. The conclave highlighted India’s unparalleled dominance in diamond processing, the sector’s role in employment and exports, as well as the impact of recent U.S. tariffs and global trade dynamics