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jewellery
Trade India-UK CETA takes effect: First zero-duty Indian coffee, jewellery consignments reach UK shores
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) took effect on July 15, 2026. The first zero-duty consignments of Indian coffee and jewellery have already arrived in the UK, displayed at a celebratory event at the High Commission of India in London. The agreement covers 99% of India's export tariff lines to the UK, with long-term bilateral trade expected to increase by £25.5 billion annually.
Commodities Gold Price Crash Triggers Indian Households to Sell Old Jewellery in Record Numbers
Indian households are rushing to sell old gold jewellery as prices crash from record highs. The India Bullion & Jewellers Association reports a 43% increase in recycled gold volumes in the April-June quarter. Companies like Muthoot Exim and Augmont are expanding their recycling networks to capture the surge.
Commodities Gold Prices Surge: Jewelry Exchanges Up 60% Amid Record Highs
Gold exchange transactions have surged by 60% year-on-year as record prices prompt consumers to swap old jewelry for new. This trend is reshaping buying habits and reducing reliance on imports.