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Why Is a Widening Gulf War Lifting Oil but Sinking Gold and Silver?
Macro Snapshot: The week ending 30 October brought the kind of news that once sent buyers into gold. Reuters reported the first known successful limpet-mine strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in February, and Houthi forces claimed strikes on Saudi refineries. Washington ordered non-emergency government staff out of Saudi Arabia amid reports that US strikes on Iran could resume after the 3 November midterm elections. Brent rose 13.6% over October, with the expiring
Why Is a Widening Gulf War Lifting Oil but Sinking Gold and Silver?
Macro Snapshot: The week ending 30 October brought the kind of news that once sent buyers into gold. Reuters reported the first known successful limpet-mine strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in February, and Houthi forces claimed strikes on Saudi refineries. Washington ordered non-emergency government staff out of Saudi Arabia amid reports that US strikes on Iran could resume after the 3 November midterm elections. Brent rose 13.6% over October, with the expiring
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Anil Kapoor Illuminates the ‘Jewellers for Hope’
Mumbai: The 10th edition of Jewellers for Hope, the flagship charity initiative by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), illuminated the city with a powerful blend of compassion, commitment, and celebration. Held alongside IIJS Premiere 2025, this landmark edition brought together industry stalwarts, philanthropists, and dignitaries to mark a decade of impactful giving. Organized in collaboration with De
GJEPC Renames India International Jewellery Show as ‘IIJS Bharat’
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s apex trade body,has got received official confirmation from the Government to rename the biggest-ever India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) as IIJS Bharat, as announced by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, during the inauguration of IIJS Premiere 2025. In a significant announcement, Mr. Bhansali revealed that the Council has received official
41st IIJS Premiere Inaugurated at JWCC
Mumbai: The biggest-ever India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), the 41st edition, is the biggest-ever edition of the famous gem & jewellery B2B trade show organised by India’s apex trade body,The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Showcasing “Brilliant Bharat” theme, IIJS 2025 is eyeing big business generation of billions of dollars in exports with several policy initiatives such as the recently
The Platinum BSM Sparks Fresh Thinking
Kochi: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India recently concluded the 2025 edition of its annual Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) on a high note in Kochi, bringing together leading industry voices right from key manufacturers to major jewellery retail partners from across the country. The event hosted at the Grand Hyatt, Kochi, brought together 60 retailers & 14 manufacturers, making it one
GJEPC Urges Govt. to Withdraw Duty on Jewellery
Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) stated that the imposition of 1% excise duty on jewellery (other than plain Silver jewellery) by the Government of India in Union Budget 2016-17 is not in the interest of the industry. GJEPC Chairman has already approached the Government to initiate meetings with the Finance Minister and Officials of the Finance
Platinum – A Choice for the Modern Women
Mumbai: This International Women’s Day, pay tribute to the indomitable spirit of women hood with Platinum. Precious, eternal and elegant this metal personifies the innate strength of a modern woman. What better than platinum to show your love and gratitude to the women in your life. Be it your mother, wife, partner, sister or daughter, platinum is something that she
Okavango to Host Rough Diamond Viewing at IDTC
Mumbai: Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) announced that it is set to hold rough diamond viewings at the India Diamond Trading Center (IDTC). The viewings at the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) will take place in parallel with regular ODC viewings in the Botswana capital, Gaborone. The company will show an assortment of stones, which will be offered for sale at the
WFDB Emphasizes Wider Transparency in Trade
Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has taken further steps to refine its strategy going forward at its Asia Summit held in Seoul where presidents were hosted by the Korea Diamond Bourse. The WFDB’s Executive Committee agreed on internal changes, as well as steps regarding increasing transparency in trading and generic marketing by the global diamond trade. The
