The Centre on Monday said there was "no impact" of a nationwide strike called by a "very small section of jewellers" against gold hallmarking rules.
Indian jewellers went on strike, protesting the govt's move to re-introduce a 1% excise duty on gold jewellery
Excise duty expected to spark structural changes and consolidation in industry
Rahul Gandhi to meet Zaveri Bazaar jewellers on April 12 as he is to take up their cause
There is no dearth of work, as designers are busy making ornaments ahead of the wedding mahurat Sawas this month, say jewellers
Opening up of previous transactions is what the jewellers really fear. Unaccounted money for purchases is the real issue here
The Centre has constituted a panel under ex-chief economic advisor Ashok Lahiri to look into the demands of jewellers
Jewellers and bullion traders in several parts of the country, including in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata kept shutters down for the 35th day today
With 70-80 per cent of jewellers going on strike, the gold import bill is estimated in the range of only $600-700 million
Government's decision to levy 1% excise duty on jewellery had created sharp reactions from jewellers
Registration of jewellers with the CBEC will be completed soon