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Seminar on gold and silver import through IIBX held in Kolkata
WGC,IIBX, in association with SBI and Brinks, conducted this informative seminar

A Seminar on gold and silver import through IIBX held in Kolkata aimed to educate qualified jewellers and Tariff Rate Quota holders, featured presentations by IIBX, SBI, and Brinks. The event highlighted the benefits of importing gold and silver through IIBX, including subsidized custom duty on precious metals. This initiative is expected to boost the growth of the jewellery industry in Eastern India. World Gold Council as knowledge Partner in a first-of-its-kind initiative in East India, the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX), in association with the State Bank of India (SBI) and Brinks, conducted this informative seminar on importing gold and silver through IIBX.
Ashok Gautam, FRM, MD & CEO of IIBX, provided an in-depth overview of the entire IIBX ecosystem. He emphasized the advantages of importing gold and silver through IIBX and highlighted the available hedging options for gold and silver through Futures Contracts offered by IIBX. Bipin Panchal &. Sarath S Pillai from Business Development team gave presentation on the benefits of the Tariff Rate Quota under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (and guided attendees on the process of filing TRQ applications with theDGFT, based on the latest trade notice issued on February 12. TRQ applicants were encouraged to start their applications at IIBX for FY 25-26 through the Pre-TRQ Allotment Window, a new initiative designed to facilitate fast-track onboarding as valid India TRQ holders.
The event, held on February 27, 2025, was supported by major jewellery associations and witnessed the presence of prominent industry stakeholders.
The seminar received overwhelming support from major jewellery associations, including IBJA, GJC, GJEPC, Swarna Shilpa Bachao Samity, Calcutta Gems and Jewellers Welfare Association, Burrabazar Bullion Gems and Jewellers Welfare Association, Howrah Jewellery Traders Association, Ankurhati Jewellery Manufacturers welfare Association, Kalikata Byabasai Samity.
Samar De, Pramod Dugar, Ashok Bengani, Sunil Poddar, Sandeep Gupta, Pankaj Parekh, Mr Alok Addya, Abhijeet Dhar represented their Association respectively.Prominent industry leaders, including Hasmukh Parekh (H.P. Jewellers), Suvro Chandra (P.C. Chandra), and Suvankar Sen (Senco Gold and Diamonds), Mr Yogesh Soni (Punam Chand Jewellers), Amit Soni ( KIK Jewellers), Rahul Dewal ( Jagdamba Jewellers ) graced the event with their presence. Major Bullion Dealers of East Indis Umesh Kumar Soni ( Kartikey Bullion), Harshad Ajmera ( JJ Gold House ), Santosh Poddar ( Anjani Gold Pvt Itd ) promoted the event with open heart for the benefit of East India Jewellery Market.
Burrabazar Bullion Gems and Jewellers Welfare Association members, Vishal Soni (G.M. Jewellers) and Manoj Soni (ACPL), coordinated the event. The association’s executive committee members, including Suken Das (Treasurer), Navin Soni (Joint Treasurer), Rupesh Tosawar, and Yogesh Banka, played a key role in organizing the seminar.
The seminar marked a significant milestone in promoting the growth of the jewellery industry in Eastern India, and its success is expected to pave the way for future initiatives and unity among associations to work together for the East India Jewellery Industry.

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Senco Gold & Diamonds unveils Ganesh Chaturthi New Designs & Offers to celebrate the festival of birthday of Lord Ganesha

Mumbai, August 2025: Senco Gold & Diamonds is a leading pan-India jewellery retailer with a legacy of more than eighty-five years and the largest jewellery retail player in Eastern India based on number of showrooms with a whooping count of 186+, introduces Ganesh Chaturthi New Designs and offers to celebrate the festival of birthday of Lord Ganesha, the Lord of knowledge, wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. The festival is also known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Vinayak Chavithi.
The ten-day-long festival is a time of devotion and cultural splendour that brings people together.  It is believed that devotees who pray to Lord Ganesha on this auspicious day can fulfil their wishes and are bestowed with good luck and prosperity.
This Ganesh Chathurthi pays homage to the divine aura with gold and diamond jewellery pieces that will not only heighten your whole look but also symbolise prosperity, where customers can explore a wide range of new designs of Gold, Platinum & Diamond jewellery. The Ganesh Chaturthi collection celebrates tradition with a modern touch.

Commenting on this, Mr. Suvankar Sen (MD & CEO, Senco Gold & Diamonds) said, “Senco Gold & Diamonds is known for its exquisite jewellery collections, which are handcrafted with precision and devotion to detail. The brand’s jewellery is inspired by Indian culture and heritage, and it offers a wide variety of designs and styles to choose from, including traditional, modern, and contemporary. The Ganesh Chaturthi festival holds tremendous significance for devotees across Inia and to celebrate that we have introduced fantastic offers of Rs 100 off per gram on gold rate, upto 35% off on making charges in gold jewellery, upto 10% off on diamond value and upto 25% off on making charges of diamond jewellery, upto 10% off on making charges of silver items, and 0% deduction on old gold jewellery exchange. Special discounts in Sennes (Leather) of upto 15% on diamond value (lab-grown diamond jewellery), and upto 15% discount in the MRP of Leather Bags”.
Commenting on this Mrs. Joita Sen, (Director and Head of Marketing & Design, Senco Gold & Diamonds), said, “August is a month of festivities across India, with Rajasthan, Harryana and Bihar celebrating Teej and Maharashtra observing Ganesh Chaturthi. To celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesha this year, we have launched new pendant designs crafted in gold and diamonds, each such pendant is designed to be lightweight, sleek, and timeless. The jewellery pieces embody reverence for Lord Ganesha while reflecting contemporary elegance, making them perfect symbols of devotion that fit seamlessly into today’s lifestyle”.

Senco Gold & Diamonds offers extensive jewellery collection, including gold, diamond, silver, platinum, as well as precious and semi-precious stones under brands such as Everlite, focused on lightweight jewellery; Gossip, the silver and costume jewellery brand; and D’Signia, which offers a premium jewellery retail shopping experience to customers. Senco Gold & Diamonds also has an Aham collection of jewellery catering to men and a Vivaha collection, which is a premium designer wedding jewellery range. The Ganesh Chaturthi Offers will be available from August 26-31st, 2025, at all Senco Gold & Diamonds showrooms and online channels
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Gold and Silver Prices Rise in Domestic Futures Market Amid Global Cues
Gold and silver prices edged higher in the domestic futures market on Tuesday morning, supported by weakness in the US dollar and fresh global developments.

At 9:10 AM, MCX Gold October 3 contracts were trading 0.27% higher at Rs.100,897 per 10 grams, while MCX Silver September 5 contracts gained 0.31% to reach Rs.1,16,314 per kg.
The uptick follows political and monetary shifts in the United States. US President Donald Trump’s decision to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage borrowing misconduct, coupled with Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish stance at the Jackson Hole Symposium, weighed on the dollar and boosted safe-haven demand.
In his August 22 address, Powell signaled a pivot from inflation concerns to prioritizing the US job market, reinforcing expectations of a potential rate cut in September. Gold responded with a strong rebound, closing 1% higher at $3,372 on Friday and recording a weekly gain of 1.1% as of August 22.
Market analysts suggest that bullion may continue to find support in the near term as investors track global monetary policy signals and geopolitical shifts.
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Shraddha Kapoor-Backed Palmonas Raises ₹55 Cr in Series A to Fuel Nationwide Retail Expansion
Pune-based demi-fine jewellery brand Palmonas has raised ₹55 crore in its Series A funding round, led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India, a subsidiary of Temasek.

This marks the company’s first institutional fundraise, aimed primarily at scaling its offline footprint across India.
With 25 stores already operating in metro and tier-2 cities, Palmonas now plans to launch 100 company-owned outlets, with a focus on key markets such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune. The expansion strategy will also explore emerging cities like Aurangabad and Bhagalpur, with 60% of the stores located in malls, 40% on high streets, and a few in airports.
The new capital will also support team expansion and product innovation, particularly in the nine-carat gold segment paired with lab-grown diamonds—a fast-growing category amid surging gold prices and new hallmarking norms.
Palmonas has shown steady financial growth, with revenue increasing from ₹3.83 crore in FY23 to ₹5.38 crore in FY24, though it reported a net loss of ₹1.24 crore.
Prior to this round, Palmonas had raised about ₹7 crore from angel investors and its appearance on Shark Tank India, where it secured investment from Namita Thapar (Emcure Pharmaceuticals) and Ritesh Agarwal (OYO).
The funding comes at a time of increased investor interest in jewellery startups, particularly those innovating in lab-grown and demi-fine segments. Competitors like Aukera, True Diamond, Amama, and Coluxe have also raised capital recently. Meanwhile, larger players such as GIVA, Lalithaa Jewellery Mart, and BlueStone are tapping into the public and private markets to scale operations.
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