Diamonds and rust – The Hindu

There is a palpable tension in the air. “I am worried. Had we even anticipated that heavy tariffs would be imposed overnight, we would have diversified. But what do I do now? I have thousands of karigars (skilled artisans) dependent on me. They have been working with me for decades. They have families to take…

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Soaring Gold prices hit Kashmir’s wedding Season, families cut back on jewellery

August and September are traditionally peak marriage months in the Valley, when jewellery shops usually see brisk business | Photo Credit: PTI Soaring gold prices have cast a shadow over Kashmir’s wedding season, with many families cutting back on jewellery purchases and jewellers reporting a sharp drop in sales.  August and September are traditionally peak…

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