Indian gold imports and premiums could spike after the country’s main jewellery federation reached an agreement with the government over newly imposed taxes following an 18-day strike. Previously, the All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) had opposed a one-percent tax on gold jewellery sales, arguing that many small-scale jewellers would be adversely affected because … Read More →
In a tribute to India’s fashion industry, Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that it has done very well for itself with virtually no help from the government. Sitharaman’s comment came at ‘The Global Design and Innovation Session: Branding India Globally’ at Make in India Week in Mumbai on Monday. “The fashion industry in India … Read More →