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For the love of metal
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (530+ words) Discover the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: a stunning blend of design, performance, and camera capabilities in a mid-range smartphone. You get a lot of intent in the smartphone space Brands with marketing campaigns that signal that intent But not all brands…...
War, gold, and diamonds: How geopolitics shapes jewellery sales
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (265+ words) Tradition and aspiration continue to drive gold purchases in India. Shoppers are cautious, but they keep investing as prices rise steadily, says'Parag Shah, CEO, KISNA'diamonds' In this episode of" Trending Commodity Podcast, host" Subramani Ra" Mancombu" talks to" Parag Shah,…...
Design will drive competitiveness
2+ week, 1+ day ago (307+ words) Manufacturing's share in India's gross value added remains at roughly 15 per cent of GDP. Merchandise exports are above $400 billion annually. On a base of that scale, even a modest improvement in export realisation driven by better product definition and reliability…...
Design POV Returns to Mumbai with its second edition ‘Sense and Sensibility’ – A Celebration of Immersive, Multi-Sensory Design
2+ week, 4+ day ago (221+ words) 15 " 17 May 2026 | Jio World'Convention Centre, Mumbai Founded by'Asif Sataar'and'Gagan Bhatia, Design POV was conceived as a curated environment that moves beyond the conventional exhibition format. While the show speaks through the medium of architecture, it champions all disciplines of design that…...
Hyderabad-based Eleve Diamonds to open store in Coimbatore, looks at foray abroad
2+ week, 4+ day ago (529+ words) Eleve Diamonds founder Trishank Gupta (left) with his father Pankaj Gupta and company CEO Prajay Maganlal Eleve Diamonds, the lab-grown diamonds arm of Hyderabad-based traditional jeweller Tibarumal Jewels, plans to launch its store in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu soon, besides…...
India's gems, jewellery exports up 3.86% at $2.68 billion in Feb: GJEPC
2+ week, 6+ day ago (402+ words) India's gems and jewellery exports grew 3.86 per cent year-on-year to $2.68 billion (24,340.05 crore) in February, following the industry's diversification into other markets, according to the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The overall exports stood at $2.58 billion (22,460.13 crore) during the…...
Raging West Asia war casts gloom on gems, jewellery exports
1+ mon, 2+ hour ago (387+ words) The ongoing war in West Asia and the disruptions on global shipments will have a major impact on gem and jewellery exports from India, as the sector grapples with delays in cargo movements and rising costs, industry players said. The…...
Würfel Makes History as the First Indian Modular Kitchen Brand to Win the Prestigious Good Design Award
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (632+ words) W'rfel, India's leading luxury modular kitchen and wardrobe brand, has won the eminent Good Design Award, marking a milestone in its journey from homegrown innovation to global recognition. W'rfel, India's premier luxury modular kitchen and wardrobe brand, has earned global…...
Fashion brand MyDesignation raises ₹40 cr in Series A funding led by RPSG
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (125+ words) Swaroop Krishnan and Gopika B Raj ,Founders, MyDesignation MyDesignation, a design and innovation-led, direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion brand, raised "40Cr in Series A round led by RPSG Capital Ventures, with strong participation from existing investor Veltis Capital. Other existing investors - Multiply Ventures and…...
US duty cut to benefit gem, jewellery exports
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (303+ words) The US Supreme Court's decision to strike down President Donald Trump's unilateral tariff has come as a major relief for the gem and jewellery industry reeling under weak demand amid high gold prices. The export duty on gem and jewellery…...