Jewellery

Experts believe that jewellery buying is expected to be more practical, light weight and less heavy on the pocket. Consequently, brands are positioning their marketing to promote jewellery as a daily wear item

Customers will be able to borrow up to 90% of the value of the yellow metal compared to the existing 75%The move will be a boon for cash-strapped borrowers

This facility is available to businesses with average annual export turnover of ₹5 crore for the last three years

Spot gold has risen 17% in 2020, closing out the second quarter with the largest rally in more than four yearThe higher prices have had a chilling effect on Asian shoppers even as economies reopen

Lenders typically give up to 75% of the gold's value as a loan. Higher the purity of gold, the higher will be the valuation and the loan amount.A few banks charge up to 1% of the outstanding loan. Besides processing fees, lenders can also levy valuation charges.

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A flurry on uncommon semi-precious stones such as pyrites and tektites are regaining popularity in their textured and rugged formsTheir vivid colours and asymmetric shapes are what attract consumers to their beauty

A flurry on uncommon semi-precious stones such as pyrites and tektites are regaining popularity in their textured and rugged formsTheir vivid colours and asymmetric shapes are what attract consumers to their beauty

The finding is part of data released by transaction processing company, WorldlineThe average ticket size observed in jewellery retail dipped by 66% for Dhanteras and Diwali, while the same for apparel stores dipped 28%

Melorra raises $12 million in a Series C round led by existing investor Lightbox VenturesMelorra also raises $2 million in debt from BlackSoil Capital