"...India’s Finance Minister (FM) Mr. Pranab Mukherjee has at last bowed down against the massive pressure put forward by gem & jewellery industry and decided to roll back the excise duty on branded and unbranded jewellery with effect from 17th March, 2012...."
"...Auction houses appear to be imposing structures where only the world’s wealthiest persons can gain access...While there are pieces that command astounding prices, a typical auction, even the most highly anticipated ones have hundreds of lots for sale with many of the pieces being affordable. ..."