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Economy

Gold Market Eyes Festive Reset

As India enters the Akshaya Tritiya buying window, the gold market is poised at a data-heavy inflection point, where global dollar-denominated trends, domestic price behavior, and policy-led supply constraints are…

By R. Suryamurthy · April 17, 2026

Community

The New Silk Route: Handlooms, Heritage and High Fashion

In a carefully calibrated blend of culture, commerce and couture, India’s handloom sector is stepping onto an unlikely but high-visibility stage — the glitz of the Femina Miss India finale…

By R. Suryamurthy · April 16, 2026

Diaspora

India Jewelry Trade Rebalances

India’s gem and jewelry exports stood at $27.72 billion (₹2.45 lakh crore) in the financial year 2025–26, marking a modest 0.93% rise in rupee terms but a 3.32% decline in…

By R. Suryamurthy · April 15, 2026

Community

From Bangalore to the Edge of Space

In 2016, Nirupesh Joshi walked away from a senior director's title, and an enviable compensation package in Hong Kong. His wife Mercy Amalraj gave up her career in mobile gaming.…

By SAH Special Correspondent · April 15, 2026