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  Young visionaries take centre stage at the GJEPC’s launchpad!    The future of India’s gem and jewellery industry came alive at the launch of InnovNXT 40 Under 40 in Mumbai on 25th June 2025- a dynamic initiative by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body for the gem and Jewellery industry in India, aimed at recognising and empowering its next generation of leaders.    With the World Gold Council as Presenting Partner, Godrej as Associate Partner, and DSP Mutual Fund as Co-Partner, the event brought together trailblazers, changemakers, and thinkers under one roof for a day of insight, inspiration, and exchange.    The InnovNXT 40 Under 40 conference features a power-packed agenda that keeps the momentum going throughout the day. Sessions explore a wide range of topics; from the strategic journey of IPOs and wealth creation, to the growing influence of women in the jewellery sector.  Discussions dive in...

Gold has a key role as a strategic long-term investment   Recently, Gold as a strategic asset 2025, edition published by World Gold Council (WGC). The report spark all those portfolio player’s by asking, what makes gold a strategic asset?   Gold has a key role as a strategic long-term investment and as a mainstay allocation in a well-diversified portfolio. Investors have been able to recognise much of gold’s value over time by maintaining a long-term allocation and taking advantage of its safe-haven status during periods of economic uncertainty. Gold is a highly liquid asset, which is no one’s liability, carries no credit risk, and is scarce, historically preserving its value over time. It also benefits from diverse sources of demand: as an investment, a reserve asset, gold jewellery, and a technology component.    These attributes mean gold can enhance a portfolio in three key ways; 1: Delivering long-term returns, 2: Improving diversification & 3: Provi...

Gold in more than a decade up 28% through November   Gold is poised for its best annual performance in more than a decade up 28% through November. Behind this, central bank and investor buying have more than offset a notable deceleration in consumer demand.   Asian investors have been a near constant presence, while lower yields and a weakening US dollar in Q3 fuelled Western investment flows. However, it is gold’s role as a hedge amidst rising market volatility and geopolitical risk that most likely explains its remarkable performance. As we look forward, all eyes are focused on what Trump’s second term may mean for the global economy. Thrill-seeking investors may benefit from an early wave of risk-on flows, but potential trade wars and inflationary forces may spill over into an expected subpar economic growth.    The market consensus of key macro variables such as GDP, yields and inflation – if taken at face value – suggests a positive but much more modest ...