#AOJQuote of the day 25th March 2017:

 "This year I expect Akshaya Trithya to be on a similar scale to last year. The past year and this year has seen a lot of laws implemented that have had a direct bearing on the industry. Hopefully this year, we will have overcome most of these challenges and get down to regularised business without any further restrictions."- Urish Chhajed ,Nikhaar Jewels Pvt. Ltd.,Bangalore

#AOJDailyeNews The 100th edition of Baselworld opens with 1300 exhibitors

The 100th edition of Baselworld opens with 1300 exhibitors Baselworld 2017, the premier trendsetting show for the entire global watch and jewellery industry, was inaugurated on March 23, 2017 for the 100th time in the presence of Swiss Federal Councillor Alain Berset.  Read More 

#AOJQuote of the day 24th March 2017:

 “We are expecting 15 to 20 per cent growth on Gudi Padwa, this year. Jewellery business has been subdued over the last two years because of excise/demonetisation. So, we feel that the worst is behind us and from this Gudi Padwa Day, we are expecting substantial business growth.’’-

Ashish Pethe,Director, WHP Jewellers

#AOJDailyeNews WJA unveils ‘Shining Star’ award winners

 The Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) announced the winners of its “Shining Star” awards for 2017, which recognize the service provided to the organisation by one member of each regional chapter. Read More 

#AOJDailyeNews Sebi to auction jewellery, gold if you fail to pay up

   After putting under the hammer land and buildings of various defaulters, regulator Sebi will now auction jewellery and ornaments of a Maharashtra-based group for recovery of funds worth thousands of crores raised from the public through illicit schemes. Read More 

#AOJDailyeNews Government removes 1% tax collection at source on cash purchase above Rs 2 lakh

  The government has done away with the 1 per cent tax on cash payments of over Rs 2 lakh for purchase of any goods or service after it banned cash dealings above that limit from April 1. Read More 

#AOJDailyeNews Gold steady as markets await U.S. healthcare vote

Gold prices edged lower on Friday against a backdrop of a rising dollar as markets waited to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump succeeds in pushing through healthcare reforms, viewed as a potential bellwether for his ability to impose his economic and political agenda. Read More