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India’s gold imports to decline  85%

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India’s gold imports are set to decline  85% in February from year ago levels to their lowest in 20 years, with demand sapped by record prices for the precious metal. Lower gold imports could help India narrow its trade deficit and support the rupee that is trading near record low against the dollar. India is the world’s second biggest consumer of the precious metal.

Spot gold prices hit a record high of $2,956.15 per troy ounce on Feb 24.India’s gold imports in February are likely to fall to around 15 metric tons, the lowest for the month in at least two decades, from 103 tons in February, 2024,

Some banks have reportedly even moved imported gold stored in customs-free zones in India to the US, where prices are offering a premium.

The sharp import decline comes despite India’s ongoing wedding season, traditionally a period of high gold demand. Weddings are a major driver of gold purchases in India, where jewellery plays a crucial role in bridal attire and gifting customs.

While gold demand remains under pressure, industry experts believe any significant price correction could reignite buying interest in the coming months.

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Cosmos Diamonds Makes History With World’s First LGD  Jewellery  Launched Into Space

The Launch Also Reinforces India’s Emergence As A Global Innovation Hub Where Startups From Diverse Sectors Are Forging Unconventional Partnerships.

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In a landmark moment where luxury, science and space exploration converged, Sanjana Tripuramallu, founder of Bengaluru-based Cosmos Diamonds, has achieved a global first by collaborating with private space company Skyroot Aerospace to send Cosmos Bloom, the world’s first lab-grown diamond (LGD) jewellery creation into space aboard the Vikram-1 rocket.

The Cosmos Bloom Diamond  is handcrafted in 18 kt gold using 32 pear-cut LGDs arranged in the form of a blooming lotus and mounted on a specially engineered aluminium base plate. It is designed to withstand the extreme conditions of launch and spaceflight. The space-bound jewel is valued at Rs 11 lakh and combines Indian craftsmanship, technology, and innovation.

The launch also reinforces India’s emergence as a global innovation hub where startups from diverse sectors are forging unconventional partnerships. While Skyroot Aerospace showcased the country’s private launch capabilities through Vikram-1, Cosmos Diamonds used the mission to tell a powerful story of Indian design and scientific ambition on an international stage. With the successful launch of the world’s first lab-grown diamond jewel into orbit, Sanjana Tripuramallu and Cosmos Diamonds have etched their names into both jewellery and space history, demonstrating that the future of luxury may well extend beyond Earth itself.

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