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Valentine’s day is here and people are rushing to shower their loved ones with gifts. February 14 is emerging as a big sales opportunity for quick commerce firms and digital-first brands, as people are shopping for fashion, jewellery, beauty, personal care and sexual wellness products. To tap into the momentum, platforms such as Zepto, Blinkit…
Not long ago, the internet was obsessed with being minimal. Clean girl makeup ruled every feed: slick buns, dewy skin, neutral nails and gold hoops so tiny they whispered instead of spoke. Wardrobes were edited into “capsule collections” of beige blazers and silent luxury basics. Interiors looked like oat milk had exploded across every wall….
India’s 2026 Baggage Rules: Are UAE Travellers Finally Getting a Fair Deal? India has introduced a major overhaul of its customs baggage rules for 2026, bringing changes that will significantly benefit international travellers, especially UAE residents, Indian expats (NRIs) and tourists of Indian origin flying into the country. These changes come into effect from February…
In a bid to facilitate ease of international travel and bring about hassle-free movement, the Central Government has notified the Baggage Rules, 2026, along with the New Customs Baggage (Declaration and Processing) Regulations, 2026, and issued a consolidated Master Circular. The changes, announced by the Ministry of Finance, are designed to reduce paperwork, enhance transparency,…
LUCKNOW: Gold buys food. In eastern Uttar Pradesj, food brought gold. For a 12-year-old schoolboy, an offer of unlimited free momos was worth more than the metal locked in a family cupboard. For two roadside vendors, the boy’s craving turned into a gold mine.Police said the class 7 student handed over jewellery worth Rs 85…
India-EU FTA discussions concluded: India and the European Union have successfully concluded discussions for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The move is a significant step forward for India’s exports at a time when it is looking to diversify away from the US in the wake of President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs.At the signing and…
For the Union Budget 2026-2027, India’s gems and jewellery industry is urging the government for a mix of GST cuts, customs reforms and policy changes to counter global trade headwinds and improve export competitiveness. In its pre-Budget memorandum submitted to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) highlighted measures aimed…
Kuwait Gold Prices Stable Near Record Highs Amidst Market Volatility Gold prices in Kuwait remained stable at $4,595 per ounce after a week of volatility in precious metals markets, closing firmly despite recent profit-taking and fluctuations in investor sentiment. According to a report by Kuwait’s Dar Al-Sabaik, gold futures for February delivery dipped slightly but…
India’s overall gems and jewellery exports witnessed a 4.98 per cent year-on decline to $1,883.85 million (Rs 16,978.44 crore) in December 2025, as geopolitical uncertainties hit key markets, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said on Friday.The total gem and jewellery exports stood at $1,982.62 million (Rs 16,843.87 crore) in December 2024, GJEPC…
Gold is gold! The precious metal is reaching new heights everyday. Considering its worth, the jewellery made of gold is timeless, expensive, and often holds emotional values. However, with regular use, even pure gold items can lose their luster because of body oils, sweat, cosmetics, and pollution too. While professional cleaning is suggested, it is…
