Layoffs Looming—Can Free Trade Deals Rescue India’s Jewellery Sector?

Presenting India Today Insight: Sharp analysis on topical issues by the editors of India Today magazine. Losses, layoffs looming, how Indian jewellery sector could loosen Trump tariff stranglehold Could India leverage the free trade agreements with countries such as UAE, Australia and Japan to open up fresh opportunities for its gems and jewellery industry? By Sonal Khetarpal SPECIAL REPORT: THE TARIFF PINCH Trump tariffs: Will India merely absorb its harshest trade shock or emerge stronger? As the US doubles down with duties, the Modi government will try to cushion exporters in the immediate while exploring new, long-term markets in an increasingly protectionist world By Anilesh S. Mahajan FROM THE STATES: GUJARAT Guru Brahma or cheap labour? How SC rebuked Gujarat for ‘pittance’ paid to teachers The Supreme Court restored pay parity for contractual teachers in Gujarat’s government engineering and polytechnic colleges, underlining justice over austerity By Jumana Shah GROUND REPORT: BENGAL ELECTORAL ROLLS How a stern directive on electoral rolls threatens to intensify EC-Trinamool tussle The letter by the chief electoral officer of West Bengal reminds district officials of their statutory responsibilities and lays down strict prohibitions on delegation of duties in the handling of electoral rolls By Arkamoy Datta Majumdar LIFESTYLE: PRO-AGEING Why it’s time to pro-age While it has been trending globally, India is finally embracing NAD+ beauty products. Here’s why. By Ridhi Kale HEALTH: MAPPING CANCER How cancer staging helps oncologists personalise treatment plans Through cancer staging, patients and healthcare providers can work together effectively, matching treatment strategies with achievable objectives By Sonali Acharjee FROM THE ARCHIVES (2008): DHYAN CHAND Dhyan Chand: The man with magic in his stick On August 29 falls the birthday of the legendary Dhyan Chand, who showed that hockey artistry had nothing to do with social status and everything to do with inborn talent By K. Arumugam Explore interesting insights! Follow our WhatsApp Channel for exclusive stories and engaging content!