Responsible business practices ‘no longer optional’, says WDC President Feriel Zerouki

The president of the World Diamond Council takes time out of her busy schedule to tell Rough&Polished readers about the critical work of the WDC. Zerouki, the first female present of the body, which includes all the important industry organizations among...

14 october 2024

James Campbell: Botswana Diamonds optimistic as it enters uncharted territory of using AI for mineral exploration

London-listed Botswana Diamonds has expressed optimism about the company’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) to scan the exploration database in Botswana to look for new mineralised deposits. Company managing director James Campbell told Rough...

07 october 2024

Artur Salyakayev: For me, happiness is freedom to make my ideas happen and create valuable products

Artur Salyakayev is an art entrepreneur, founder of the International Jewelry Academy (IJA) and the INCRUA jewelry company. He has initiated and developed successful projects in jewelry industry and services sector. He is also a leading expert...

30 september 2024

Paul Zimnisky: China key for sustained recovery in demand for natural diamonds, prices

The curtailing of upstream and midstream natural diamond production in the past months is starting to have an effect on prices, according to the New-York-based independent diamond and jewellery analyst and consultant, Paul Zimnisky. He told Rough & Polished’s...

23 september 2024

Vladimir Pilyushin: The jewelry market is not stand-alone and moves by the same laws as other markets

Vladimir Pilyushin is editor-in-chief of Russian Jeweler, a leading magazine about the jewelry industry in Russia. He told Rough&Polished about his view on the evolution of the jewelry industry in Russia and touched upon some of its problems.

16 september 2024

Indian start-up 'eBullion' launches precious metals SIP for easy investments

10 october 2023

eBullion, an Indian metal tech start-up company, backed by Hindustan Platinum, has launched a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) in precious metals. The platform allows investors to accumulate precious metals such as Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium through periodic small instalments, for a tenure ranging from 3 months to 2 years.

Furthermore, eBullion maintains a steadfast commitment to quality, ensuring that every fraction of precious metals acquired through the SIP program adheres to international purity standards. To enhance the convenience of the investment process, multiple payment modes (Net Banking & UPI) are available, providing investors with the utmost ease and flexibility in their precious metals journey.

Rajiv M Ranjan, Head of Business Operations, eBullion said the platform currently focuses on tier-I and -II cities targeting millennials seeking technology-driven smaller investment opportunities in precious metals. Going ahead, he said the company plans to extend the investment opportunity for rural India.

Aruna Gaitonde, Editor in Chief of the Asian Bureau, Rough & Polished