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As part of the industrys efforts to prevent conflict-ridden diamonds entering the trade, diamond miners have started using block chain technology.

India pulls down Antwerp's diamond trade by more than 30 per cent

The Belgium city saw imports and exports declining by more than 30 per cent.

14 Sept 2019 1:43 AM IST

The gems and jewellery sector has always been heavily dominated by MSMEs. However, these small and medium-sized players are finding it difficult now to cope up with the challenges in the industry.

Gems and jewellery exports drop 14 per cent

For the five-month period between April and August, exports registered a drop of 8.92 per cent to $15.33 billion.

13 Sept 2019 2:30 AM IST

CAIT demanded immediate action against policy defaulter e-commerce companies and impose ban on working of their portal.

Flexi hiring to show muted growth this festive season

This festive season is expected to see 10-15 per cent rise in hiring compared to 30-35 per cent growth last year.

12 Sept 2019 12:36 AM IST

PE/VC funding in the first eight months has surpassed the previous record high yearly investment of 2018 and is expected to touch $50 billion this year.

PE/VC funding to touch $50 billion

The economic slowdown has not dampened the long-term outlook of private equity and venture capital funds.

11 Sept 2019 2:00 AM IST

According to a conservative estimate of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), the total market of smuggled gold in India is nothing less than Rs 9,000 crore.

Gold ETFs witness net inflow

Gold Exchange Traded Funds recorded a positive net inflow of Rs 145 crore in August, as per data from the Association of...

11 Sept 2019 1:31 AM IST

The gems and jewellery sector has always been heavily dominated by MSMEs. However, these small and medium-sized players are finding it difficult now to cope up with the challenges in the industry.

Polarisation in G&J market; big wins, small loses

Further, companies have to be flexible and large enough to identify and explore newer markets when the traditional...

10 Sept 2019 12:51 AM IST

Hours before his death, he had greeted people on Diwali on his Twitter handle and Facebook page. (Photo: File)

Economy a major headache

Auto sales continued to witness a slump due to the ongoing economic slowdown.

7 Sept 2019 7:13 AM IST

Private labels are usually priced competitively against brands.

Verticals lose out to horizontal players

They have been dominating the market by offering quality furniture at low cost and by providing customer support.

7 Sept 2019 1:32 AM IST

Asian Paints shares closed 3.42 per cent higher at Rs 1,477.15 on the BSE.

Paint industry sees a faded festival

The industry sales had grown by over 15 per cent last year after the government reduced the GST for paints from 28 per...

7 Sept 2019 1:30 AM IST

A high powered committee has asked insurance regulator to examine the issue of linking premium with traffic violations.

Traffic challans may up your insurance premia

Panel to suggest how to link offences with premiums.

7 Sept 2019 1:30 AM IST

Highways Ministry has asked the NHAI to enable all toll lines across NH network to process FASTag before December as it plans to allow only tagged vehicles to use the toll lanes.

Half of toll collections to come via e-transactions

Only one lane on each side will allow cash payment. This will further increase tag issuance.

6 Sept 2019 1:46 AM IST

FHRAI says contracts signed by food apps with restaurants are one-sided.

Food apps have increased restaurant sales by 30 per cent

The listings on these apps and online platforms increase their visibility, which in turn lead to increased walkins for...

4 Sept 2019 1:05 AM IST