HK Exports celebrates 26th anniversary with CSR

Hari Krishna Group, a leading name in Gems and Jewellery industry, organised a blood donation drive on 2nd July 2018 at The Capital, BKC. The drive was held on occasion of HK’s 26^th anniversary which was open to the company staff and common masses, aiming to emphasise on blood donation awareness and its importance of saving lives.

The event was honoured by prominent bankers, customers, well-wishers and Shri Ghanshyam Dholakia, Founder &Managing Director, Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. HK group holds blood donation drives thrice a year and over 8,851 units of blood has been collected till date from Mumbai and Surat office.

Reliance Jewels opens Second Shworoom in Varanasi

Reliance Jewels, one of India’s most trusted jewellery brands, has announced the launch of its extravagant store in Varanasi on 1st July at Bhelupur Road. It will showcase an exclusive collection of traditional and contemporary gold, silver, diamond and solitaire jewellery, catering to the brand’s patrons, in and around Varanasi.

After an overwhelming response from their patronage in the city, Reliance Jewels is extending its gratitude to all for their love with the launch of its second showroom in Varanasi, which is one of the oldest and most luminous cities in India. A combination of archaeology, mythology, art and history makes it the cultural capital of the country and its people are known for their unique and pure artistry in fine silk, silver and gold.

Emerald Jewellery with The Duchess Edition

Anmol introduces ‘The Duchess Edition’, an enchanting range of Emerald Jewellery inspired by the Royal Era. The collection comprises of statement cuff, cocktail rings and earrings precisely curated in the magnificence of 18 K White Gold, encrusted with pristine diamonds and lush emeralds radiating every nuance of royalty. The collection is a thoughtful creation by Anmol dedicated to the modern-day majesty.

1st July commemorated as GST Day

Government of India is celebrated the 1st Anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) coming into force, here tomorrow. GST was launched on the 1st July, 2017 in a majestic ceremony held in the Central Hall of Parliament on the midnight of 30th June, 2017. The first year has been remarkable both for the sheer variety of challenges that its implementation has thrown up and for the willingness and ability of policy makers and tax administrators to rise up to these challenges and respond befittingly.

But more importantly, the first year of GST has been an example to the world of the readiness of the Indian taxpayer to be a partner in this unprecedented reform of Indian taxation. Accordingly, it has been decided that Sunday, the 1st of July, 2018 shall be commemorated as ‘GST Day’. Union Minister for Railways, Coal , Finance & Corporate Affairs  Shri Piyush Goyal presided over as the Chief Guest of the event and Minister of State for Finance, Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla will be the Guest of Honour.

Impact of Polices on Direct Tax Collections

“The First Sixty-Seven years after Independence from 1947 to 2014 saw a total number of 3.82 crore assesses filing tax returns.  Obviously, in comparison to total population of almost 1.3 billion, this figure appears highly inadequate.  The total direct tax collection (income tax) in 2013-14 was Rs.6.38 lakh crore.

Prime Minister Modi led NDA Government had a multi-pronged strategy to increase the tax base.  A campaign involving various steps to flush out black-money, including black-money outside the country, was initiated.  The demonetisation led to a lot of people in possession of undeclared cash depositing the same in the banking system. 

Angolan Diamond policy to encourage investment

The new diamond trade policy approved by the Cabinet Council is expected encourage more investments in its production, besides the openness of the market to all people interest in making business in this sector. This was said by the Mineral and Petroleum Resources minister, Diamantino Azevedo.

Alrosa sells large diamonds in HK for $10.4 mln

Alrosa, the world's largest diamond mining company, has summed up the results of the auction in Hong Kong for the sale of special size rough diamonds (weighing over 10.8 carats). The company received a total sales revenue of $10.4 million, which is more than 1.5 times higher than the starting price.

In total, 100 gem-quality lots with a total weight of 1550 carats were sold. The companies from the largest diamond trading centers, including Hong Kong, Belgium, Israel, India, the UAE and Russia, attended the auction. 28 firms were recognized as winners for different lots.

Pioneering the 3-D printing of Tagua seeds

Alexandra is determined to embrace meaningful, spiritually connected, humane and sustainably conscious artistic practices. By using her voice and talent to authentically collaborate with like mind designers, artists, and brands, Alexandra endeavors to create transformative opportunities for ideas and initiatives that can inspire, empower and bring upon real, positive change.

Currently, she is pioneering the 3-D printing of Tagua seeds with on of world leading 3-D printing companies, Mumbai based Imaginarium. Together they work to overcome the Tagus seed’s only limitation, its size, and hoping to find an ideal solution by the end of 2018.

Collection of Boho Necklaces

Jewellery designer Sangeeta Boochra laun ches her all new collection of Boho Necklaces exclusively designed for this season. The Boho Necklace has a unique bronze and silver finish to it and variety of shapes and sizes have been used to keep this collection ethnic, young, minimalistic and trendy.

Boho Necklaces are light to wear and gives a ethnic touch to any outfit. This collection is trendy and can be paired up beautifully with any outfit, Indian or Western by Silver Centrre.

No prisoners in Tihar will be left jobless

All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) along with GJSCI is helping Tihar Jail inmates to become jewellery artisans.  Speaking at the Occasion, Nitin Khandelwal, Chairman- GJC expressed that we are ensuring that no prisoners in Tihar will be left jobless and they will get a decent job and peaceful livelihood once they are free. 

According to him, the program has immensely helped the inmates to relieve stress, and banishes the temptation to return to a life of crime when inmates leave, by giving them the skills to support themselves. He was speaking during the certification distribution ceremony of intimation Jewellery making Training courses organised by GJSCI for the inmates of Tihar Centeral Jail No-5, which was held on 25 June 2018.