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India’s gem and jewellery exports rose 9% in the latest period, supported by firmer overseas demand and a recovery in key markets. The sector had grown 3% in the first half of the current fiscal year to $14.30 billion, indicating a gradual but uneven improvement in trade momentum.
Police in Vellore have arrested two people in connection with a cheating case involving imitation jewellery, recovering around 1,080 grams of fake ornaments from their possession. The arrests point to a broader pattern of deception in the local jewellery trade, where counterfeit items can be passed off as genuine with significant financial harm to buyers.
At the Jaipur Gem & Jewellery Show, jewellers framed the season's bridal direction around heirloom polki, emerald cabochons and architectural settings that echoed Rajasthan's courtly legacy. The result was a distinctly autumnal luxury mood: richer, weightier and more ceremonial, yet calibrated for a new generation of brides seeking statement pieces with investment value.
Bulgari has introduced Mediterranea, a high jewellery collection unveiled in Paris and defined by exceptional stones, including 100-carat Sri Lankan sapphires and vivid yellow diamonds. The Roman maison's latest chapter draws on the chromatic and cultural language of the Mediterranean, pairing sculptural craftsmanship with market-signalling rarity at the top end of luxury.
In Kolkata, Sabyasachi has introduced a limited-edition fine-jewellery presentation that pairs old-world polki craftsmanship with sculptural carved tanzanite suites, underscoring the house's increasingly deliberate move into high jewellery as cultural heirloom. The release, shown at its Kolkata salon, reflects a broader appetite among India's luxury clientele for pieces that carry both ceremonial grandeur and investment-grade rarity.
Tata CLiQ Luxury has expanded its premium services with a private client concierge designed to source bespoke Swiss timepieces and rare Indian gems for a discerning clientele in Mumbai and beyond. The move signals a sharper online push into appointment-led luxury, where provenance, craftsmanship and discreet service matter as much as product availability.
India’s merchandise exports rose 23% in September from a year earlier, while the trade deficit narrowed to $30.21 billion, reflecting a stronger export performance even as import costs remained elevated. Higher crude oil prices linked to the West Asia crisis improved realisations for petroleum product exports, helping offset some pressure from the import bill.
India’s proposed support for honey exports may help steady shipments and protect market access, but it does not automatically translate into better incomes for beekeepers. The real test will be whether policymakers track procurement prices, producer margins, processing and compliance costs, inventory build-up and the share of export value that actually reaches the farm gate.
Tea prices firmed at the Coonoor auctions after active buying from blenders and exporters, with the leaf segment recording an exceptionally strong 98% sales clearance. The near-total offtake signals resilient demand for quality leaf tea even as the broader tea market continues to navigate uneven supply conditions and selective buying patterns.
India’s markets regulator has confirmed interim restrictions on Rajesh Exports and promoter Rajesh Mehta, saying concerns over financial disclosures, possible misrepresentation and fund routing through personal accounts remain unresolved. Sebi said gaps in consolidated revenue reporting and missing supporting records continue to cloud the company’s disclosures, while directing it to maintain accurate financial and related-party reporting.
China’s exports accelerated sharply in September, reinforcing expectations that the country’s trade surplus is headed for a record this year. The data underscore the resilience of Chinese manufacturers even as weak domestic demand and a property-sector slump continue to weigh on imports, while also raising the prospect of fresh trade friction with major partners.
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