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Despite Global Losses & Firmer Rupee, Indian Gold & Silver Held Their Floors
Macro Snapshot: The selling that pushed both metals lower in the week ending 25 September came from the American bond market rather than from any bullion-specific news. S&P Global’s flash survey on 23 September put its composite output index at 58.4, the strongest reading since July 2021, with services at 58.7 and manufacturing at 56.7. On the same morning, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said further policy adjustments were likely to be needed to return inflation to target. A poorly
Despite Global Losses & Firmer Rupee, Indian Gold & Silver Held Their Floors
Macro Snapshot: The selling that pushed both metals lower in the week ending 25 September came from the American bond market rather than from any bullion-specific news. S&P Global’s flash survey on 23 September put its composite output index at 58.4, the strongest reading since July 2021, with services at 58.7 and manufacturing at 56.7. On the same morning, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said further policy adjustments were likely to be needed to return inflation to target. A poorly
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PDE and IBGM Sign MOU
Panama: Brazil’s leading jewelry industry association, Instituto Brasileiro de Gemas e Metais Preciosos (IBGM), will be taking up residence in the Phase 1 building of the Panama Gem & Jewelry Center when it opens later this year. The announcement follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Panama Diamond Exchange and IBGM in Sao Paulo during the Feninjer
New Gold Discovered in China
Beijing: Geologists have discovered a massive gold mine in China’s restive Xinjiang province, according to state news agency Xinhua. The new find, close to the border with Kyrgyzstan, has proven gold reserves of 127 tonnes, Xinhua said. If the estimates are correct, the reserves could be worth around 40 billion yuan ($6.5bn). The Xinjiang Geology and Mineral Exploration Bureau spent
Zimbabwe Can’t Wait For Annual Dividends
Harare: Zimbabwe will now collect its share of diamond revenue at the point of sale rather than wait for its Marange partners to remit dividends annually. Harare could have been prejudiced of millions of dollars from previous sales, The Herald newspaper reports. The government’s mining arm, Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC) holds a 50 percent stake in firms mining gems
Delhi HC Seeks Govt. Reply in Gold Import Case
New Delhi: In a major setback for the government, the Delhi High Court on Thursday ordered all major departments and ministries of trade and commerce to present files pertaining to the process of decision making which allowed a handful of private star trading houses to import gold, reports Business Standard. Hearing the case filed by Delhi Bullion and Jewellers Welfare
Gemfields CEO to Step Down: Ruby Auction Fetches $23.1 Mln.
London: Gemfields Group recently announced that its CEO Mr. Sean Gilbertson will step down by mutual agreement on 15 July 2026, with Chief Financial Officer Mr. David Lovett appointed Interim CEO while retaining his current role. The Board has begun the process of identifying a permanent successor. The announcement coincided with the results of Gemfields’ inaugural Trade Select ruby auction,
GJC Calls for Balanced Policy & Consumer Friendly Reforms
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) released yesterday its half‑yearly review of the gold and silver market for 2026, noting that the first six months of the year were marked by historic peaks in bullion prices, followed by corrections that reshaped consumer sentiment and industry outlook. The Council emphasized that taxation changes, customs duty hikes, and global geopolitical
Two New Gold & Silver Vending Machines Launched in Mumbai
Mumbai: Aspect Bullion & Refinery, the pioneer behind India’s first-ever Gold & Silver Vending Machine, has launched two new vending machine installations in Mumbai this June. This expansion marks another significant milestone in the company’s mission to make buying gold and silver more accessible, seamless, and convenient through an innovative, secure, and hassle-free purchasing experience. A vending machine was launched at
IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 Crosses 25,000 Registrations
Mumbai: IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 surpassed 25,000 visitor registrations, marking a strong response from the domestic and international jewellery trade. In view of the milestone, GJEPC has extended the Phase 1 visitor registration deadline to 10 July 2026, giving buyers and trade visitors additional time to register at the current rates before the next pricing phase. IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026,
