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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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GJEPC Participated in Mega MSME Sammelan
Lucknow: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) participated in the Mega MSME Sammelan 2025, organised by ASSOCHAM in Lucknow on 26-27 June to mark MSME Day. The event celebrated the contributions of MSMEs to India’s economy and exports and explored ways to strengthen their growth. Mr. Antarpal Singh Sawhney, Regional Chairman (North), GJEPC, addressed the gathering, highlighting the
GJEPC Highlights FTA Potential for Jewellery Sector
Jaipur: At the ‘Growing Opportunities from Free Trade Agreements – An Industry Perspective’ workshop held on 24 June in Jaipur, Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, delivered an impactful address on how Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are poised to reshape the future of India’s gem and jewellery exports. Organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) along with the Centre
PGI Held Season of Love Awards Ceremony in Kochi
Kochi: Building on the momentum of its previous editions, Platinum Guild International (PGI)- India marked the successful culmination of the 7th edition of its flagship retail initiative, Platinum Season of Love, with a celebratory awards ceremony in Kochi. The Platinum Season of Love Awards 2025 were hosted as part of the annual Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet, PGI India’s premier industry platform. The event brought together leading
Kirit Bhansali Graces KJIF 2025 as Chief Guest
Kochi: Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) was invited as the Chief Guest at the inauguration of the Kerala Jewellery International Fair (KJIF) 2025, held at the Adlux International Exhibition & Convention Centre, Angamaly, Kochi, on 27th June 2025. Organized by the Kerala Gold & Silver Merchants Association and United Exhibitions, KJIF is
2% Increase in De Beers' Diamond Prices
Gaborone: De Beers put up prices of its rough stones for the first time in more than a year as it detects rising demand for its goods. The miner raised prices by up to 2% at its latest sight taking place this week, according to three people familiar with the process cited by Bloomberg Business. The value of the sale
GJEPC Meets India’s Commerce Minister
New Delhi: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Commerce & Industry on 5th April, 2016 to address the current challenges faced by various export industries. The meeting was attended by representatives of the various Export Promotion Councils and related associations who made representations on the support expected from
Israel to Hold 3rd IRDW from 22nd May
Ramat Gan: Israel stands to boost its international status as a rough diamond trading center with the third International Rough Diamond Week (IRDW) to be held May 22 – 26, 2016. The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) expects this event to attract a record number of international buyers as well as hundreds of Israeli diamond manufacturers. The rough diamond week will
Brazilian Officials Learning from Antwerp Industry
Antwerp: Fourteen officials from the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy are following a rough diamond training course provided by the Antwerp diamond industry over a period of two weeks. The objective of the course is to ensure that Brazil is able to apply the strict requirements of the Kimberley Process properly. Brazil has a great many potential diamond mines.
