gems and jewellery
National domestic council to promote gems and jewellery sector
The aim of the council is to form an association at the national level.
Banks must understand jewellery sector before funding, says Prabhu
He urged banks to have proper risk-mitigation mechanisms in place to avoid any potential frauds.
UAE no more the largest buyer of Indian gems and jewellery
United Arab Emirates had replaced Hong Kong as the largest buyer in financial year 2010.
Gems and jewellery exports dip 8 per cent in 2017-18
The country's gems and jewellery exports contracted by 8 per cent to about USD 32.72 billion in 2017-18.
Exports in March dip amid trade tensions
Trade deficit widens as oil imports become costlier.
Exports in Feb up 4.5 pc to USD 25.8 bn; trade deficit narrows
Exports growth rate has been steadily declining since November 2017 when it touched a high of 30.5 per cent.
GST intelligence arm to be regulator for gems & jewellery
DGCEI detected tax evasion worth Rs 15,047 crore during financial year 2016-17.
High demand to increase India's gems and jewellery export
Demand in middle east and south east Asia could see growth of USD 42 billion.
Large gold jewellery retailer chains gain on note ban
World Gold Council says demonetisation will boost larger jewellery retailers' market share from 30 per cent in 2015.