"In the case of gold, the high prices have been working against the demand and even demand in general is low during this time of year with fewer weddings compared to the second half of the year. However, in the case of silver, the investment demand has seen a pick-up. The market expects that silver prices will go up in the future. This has supported investment demand in the metal."

"The Luanda Accord marks a fundament shift in the way our industry comes together to protect and promote the future of natural diamonds. As the world’s largest diamond manufacturing centre, India is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with African producer nations and global partners. A unified global marketing push is no longer optional—it’s essential. GJEPC remains deeply committed to this shared vision and is ready to contribute actively to the next chapter of sustainable growth for our industry."