News for 'All India Gems'

T20 WC: KL Rahul happy with mindset and contribution

T20 WC: KL Rahul happy with mindset and contribution

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Rahul was all praise for the little gem of a knock from Litton (60 off 27 balls) but said that the Indian team was always confident that they would cross the line.

The Best Of M M Keeravaani's Music

The Best Of M M Keeravaani's Music

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

There are a lot many gems he produced long before Naatu Naatu became a worldwide Oscar-nominated (and winning in all likelihood) sensation.

Exports up 47.91% to $35.17 bn in July

Exports up 47.91% to $35.17 bn in July

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The country's exports grew by 47.19 per cent to $35.17 billion on account of healthy growth in the outbound shipments of petroleum, engineering, and gems and jewellery, according to the provisional data of the commerce ministry. Imports during the month also rose by 59.38 per cent to $46.40 billion, leaving a trade deficit of $11.23 billion. Exports of petroleum, engineering, and gems and jewellery in July increased to $3.82 billion, $2.82 billion and $1.95 billion respectively, the data showed.

India's 10 wealthiest jewellers

India's 10 wealthiest jewellers

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

India, the world's largest consumer of gold has created a number of rich jewellers over the years.

Fearing defaults, banks rein in credit to jewellery firms

Fearing defaults, banks rein in credit to jewellery firms

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

It was unclear how bankers were deciding which jewellers to support

Jewellers extend strike for indefinite period

Jewellers extend strike for indefinite period

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Jewellers on Monday decided to continue their pan-India strike for an indefinite period against the Budget proposal.

How Vaishali S Wooed Milan With Desi Weaves

How Vaishali S Wooed Milan With Desi Weaves

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Through her Ancestral Weaves collection she gave 'the wonderful Indian weavings a universal language' at Milan.

Have You Been On A Green Date?

Have You Been On A Green Date?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Single Indians are now planning to keep first dates 'active' with a walk in the park or an outdoor picnic.

Govt's plan to enter e-retail still in limbo

Govt's plan to enter e-retail still in limbo

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The background work of creating a suitable digital architecture of a website also remains unfinished as it has been a challenge to shortlist technology partners.

Jewellers give up on machines, go back to handcrafted designs

Jewellers give up on machines, go back to handcrafted designs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

As the shift from hand-crafted to machine-made ornaments did not serve the purpose, with neither the cost of machine-made jewellery declining nor jewellers finding innovative designs, the industry goes back to 'hand-crafted' ornaments for both domestic and overseas buyers, reports Dilip Kumar Jha.

India's gold imports slump in December

India's gold imports slump in December

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Providing relief to the economy from widening trade deficit on account of gold imports, the inward shipments of the metal slumped in December to 39 tonnes, Commerce Secretary Rajeev Kher said on Wednesday.

Jewellers' strike against 1% excise duty enters 21st day

Jewellers' strike against 1% excise duty enters 21st day

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Most of the jewellers who had reopened their showrooms in confusion on Monday, kept shutters down today at Mumbai's Zaveri Bazar and several other places, demanding rollback of the proposal.

Exports rise 16.78%; trade deficit at record $25.63 bn

Exports rise 16.78%; trade deficit at record $25.63 bn

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

India's merchandise exports in June rose by 16.78 per cent year-on-year to $37.94 billion while the trade deficit ballooned to a record $25.63 billion on account of a steep increase in gold and crude oil imports, according to the government's preliminary data released on Monday. The export growth in June moderated from 20.55 per cent in May and 48.34 per cent in June 2021. During the month under review, exports of engineering, pharmaceutical and plastic products recorded negative growth.

Turkey: Between Two Worlds

Turkey: Between Two Worlds

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The splendid rock figures around Cappadocia and the silent, eternal ruins of Ephesus made a trip to Turkey even more memorable.

More minuses than plusses from India's tour of South Africa

More minuses than plusses from India's tour of South Africa

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

In the end, it turned out to be a nightmare with dark clouds hovering over the future of this Indian team and no sign of 'VIBGYOR' in the Rainbow Nation.

Is India's love affair with gold over?

Is India's love affair with gold over?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Imports in 2016 expected to be lowest in 7 years but experts don't rule out a revival in demand if the yellow metal's price falls

Flipkart 'beaten' by govt e-commerce platform

Flipkart 'beaten' by govt e-commerce platform

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Three years and Rs 28,710 crore worth of transactions later, it has more than double the number of sellers than Flipkart.

Exports grew to $32.21 bn in May; trade deficit jumps 74.69% YoY

Exports grew to $32.21 bn in May; trade deficit jumps 74.69% YoY

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

India's exports grew by 67.39 per cent to $32.21 billion in May driven by healthy growth in sectors such as engineering, pharmaceuticals, petroleum products and chemicals, according government data released on Wednesday. Exports in May last year stood at $19.24 billion and in May 2019 it was at $29.85 billion, the commerce ministry's preliminary data showed. Imports in May rose by 68.54 per cent to $38.53 billion, from $22.86 billion in May 2020. In May 2019, imports stood at $46.68 billion.

Shahid, Mira Get Romantic

Shahid, Mira Get Romantic

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Saqib-Shriya shoot together... Alaya wraps up a film... Mrunal goes sight-seeing...

Indian PC mkt dips 11.7% in Q3CY22; demand to be slow for next 2 qtrs: IDC

Indian PC mkt dips 11.7% in Q3CY22; demand to be slow for next 2 qtrs: IDC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

India's traditional PC market, inclusive of desktops, notebooks, and workstations declined by 11.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in Q3CY22 (Jul-Sep) after 8 consecutive quarters of growth despite strong shipments of 3.9 million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. All segments declined except the government, which grew by 91.5 per cent YoY on the back of government orders, leading to strong growth in the third consecutive quarter. While the desktop and workstation categories grew by 23.4 per cent and 17.6 per cent YoY respectively, the notebook category declined by 19.5 per cent YoY.

South Movies To Watch Out For In 2023

South Movies To Watch Out For In 2023

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Will 2023 bring back the magic?

India's silver jewellery exports gain momentum

India's silver jewellery exports gain momentum

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

When overall gems and jewellery exports remained resilient so far this year on global economic uncertainty, shipment of silver jewellery witnessed a phenomenal growth so far this year.

India, global diamond hub

India, global diamond hub

Rediff.com4 May 2005

Global jewellery major Tiffany is exploring the possibilities of setting up a processing unit for diamonds in India.\n\n

Why jewellers are returning to the unorganized sector

Why jewellers are returning to the unorganized sector

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

They are now scaling or shutting down their businesses because they can't compete with untaxed grey market gold. India's gold smuggling has increased significantly since the import duty was increased in the Union Budget 2019 in contravention with the broader market expectations of a cut.

India to ease precious stones import

India to ease precious stones import

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

India on Friday said it would make imports of precious metals and stones easier in order to promote gems and jewellery exports.

Gold, silver sales down by up to 40% this Dhanteras

Gold, silver sales down by up to 40% this Dhanteras

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Most consumers are going for token buying of lesser value and are waiting for price correction for purchase of wedding jewellery.

Meltdown: India, China need to team up

Meltdown: India, China need to team up

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

The global financial crisis can be turned into a great opportunity for growth in India and China if the two Asian giants join hands to collaborate in five key sectors such as gems and jewellery, says a Ficci-KPMG report.

India moves closer to gold import quota to curb demand

India moves closer to gold import quota to curb demand

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

By tying gold imports directly to export volumes, India is effectively trying to cap how much bullion can be brought into the country, tightening supplies and driving up local prices.

Long Term Investor? Small-Cap Funds Best Bet

Long Term Investor? Small-Cap Funds Best Bet

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Over longer periods of three, five and 10 years, small-cap funds have rewarded their investors handsomely.

Exports of $400 bn shows growing global demand for Indian goods: PM

Exports of $400 bn shows growing global demand for Indian goods: PM

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi hailed the potential of India and said the basis of its strength is the country's farmers, artisans, weavers, engineers, small entrepreneurs, the MSME sector and people from many different professions."

Jewellery stocks plunge post demonetisation

Jewellery stocks plunge post demonetisation

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

A sharp decline in sales and prospects of a grim future have resulted in a fall in jewellery stocks.

Bullish bets on India at a high

Bullish bets on India at a high

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Investors more overweight on India compared to other emerging markets says Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Twelve days of movie madness and 36 films later, Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 favourite films from this year's Cannes Film Festival.

All you need to know about India's new software policy

All you need to know about India's new software policy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The policy proposes a single-window platform for facilitation of the Indian software product industry, to help fast-track legal and regulatory issues over import and export, as well as setting up and winding up enterprises.

Leaders pay rich tributes to Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Leaders pay rich tributes to Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Jhunjhunwala passed away early on Sunday morning due to a cardiac arrest, a source in his newly set up airline said.

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

Rediff.com2 May 2023

With some variations, all regional political formations, whether in power presently or out of it, share some common features: Tight family control of the political apparatus, key members in elected or appointed positions, obvious wealth but not quite known sources of income, and family factionalism, sometimes open and bitter, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Modi sells India dream to UAE prime minister

Modi sells India dream to UAE prime minister

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

India's major import items from UAE include petroleum and petroleum products, precious metals, stones, gems, jewellery, minerals and chemicals

RBI may introduce quota system for gold importers

RBI may introduce quota system for gold importers

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Import in the first nine months of the current calendar year fell 20 per cent to 525 tonnes from 658 tonnes in the year-ago period.

Jewellers back on strike, shops shut for 3 days on excise duty

Jewellers back on strike, shops shut for 3 days on excise duty

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The panel will look into issues related to compliance procedure.