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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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Candere Unveils New Store in Navi Mumbai
Mumbai: Candere, the lifestyle jewellery brand by Kalyan Jewellers celebrated for its modern, trend-led designs, has unveiled its newest retail store in Navi Mumbai, this time in the bustling commercial hub of Vashi. Located Sector 30A, the Platinum Techno Park, this new outlet marks Candere’s 8th store in Mumbai and 79th nationwide, underscoring its commitment to accessible, stylish jewellery for
India–UK BSM Builds Trade Momentum
London: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of India’s gem and jewellery industry, successfully organised the India–UK Gem & Jewellery Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) in London, strengthening commercial ties between the two nations and paving the way for deeper engagement through the soon-to-be-signed India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Bringing together 26 leading Indian manufacturers from key
Guests of Honour at Inauguration of IIJS Premiere
Mumbai: The countdown has begun for the 41st edition of IIJS Premiere, the most anticipated B2B gem & jewellery show of the year! With preparations in full swing, the show is all set to unlock new growth, new partnerships, and your biggest breakthrough to success. The show is being organized by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) from
GJEPC Hosted SAJEX 2025 ‘Curtain Raiser’ Event
Jeddah: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) successfully hosted the Curtain Raiser event for the Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition (SAJEX) 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah on 6th July. The evening brought together key dignitaries and trade leaders, marking the formal launch of the much-anticipated exposition. The event was graced by Hon’ble Chief Guest Mr. Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, Consul
Rio Tinto Announces New Chief
Perth: International mining corporation Rio Tinto has announced that the company’s Chief Executive Sam Walsh will be retiring on 1 July 2016. Rio Tinto’s Copper & Coal division’s Chief Executive Jean-Sébastien Jacques, has been chosen to take over from Walsh, and in the interim will join the board and become deputy Chief Executive with immediate effect. Jacques, who has served
Indian Jewellers Call off Strike
Mumbai: Jewellers on Saturday called off their 18-day old strike demanding rollback of proposed excise duty on non-silver jewellery after government assured them that there will be no harassment by excise officials. Major jewellery associations, including All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) and Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) decided to
GMS Generates only 3 Tons of Gold
New Delhi: India’s Government may further tweak the Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS) with retrospective effect in view of lower collections so far and to make it more attractive for investors. Economic affairs secretary Mr. Shaktikanta Das met Indian Bullion Association and jewellery industry representatives for their inputs to make the scheme more attractive as the scheme has garnered only 3
India Gets only Rs. 1,400 cr. via Gold Bonds
New Delhi: The Centre managed to raise just Rs 1,400 crore through the sovereign gold bonds or only 9% of the target of Rs 15,000 crore in the current fiscal year, sources said. The third and final tranche of the bonds fetched about Rs. 400 crore in March 8-14 as against Rs 1,050 crore in second tranche in January and
