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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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14th Edition of NJA ’25 Announced
Mumbai The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has announced the 14th Edition of WGC presents National Jewellery Awards (NJA’25). Organized by GJC, NJA recognizes and honours outstanding talent in the jewellery sector, celebrating excellence, creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation while shaping the industry’s future. NJA is known for its unbiased and relentless efforts for the welfare of the
GJEPC Road Show Strengthens Outreach in Vietnam
Mumbai: In a bid to boost bilateral cooperation, India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) held a series of constructive meetings with key stakeholders from Vietnam’s gemstone and investment sectors. A key meeting was held with Mr. K.S. Ngo The Hoc, Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Association of Gemstones (VAG), accompanied by representatives from seven member
Dr. K. Srikar Reddy, CGI, San Francisco Visits India Pavilion, JCK Las Vegas ’25
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) extended a warm welcome to Dr. K. Srikar Reddy, Consul General of India (CGI), San Francisco, during his visit to the India Pavilion at JCK Las Vegas 2025, North America’s premier jewellery trade show. Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, greeted Dr. Reddy at the Pavilion. Also present during the visit were Mr.
RBI Increases Gold Loan Availability
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has eased rules for gold loans. Those who are seeking loan against gold can now get up to 85% of the gold value as a loan, up from 75%. This new Loan-to-Value (LTV) cap applies to total loan amounts up to ₹2.5 lakh, including interest. For example, if your gold is worth ₹1
Anglo American Plans to Fire un Vaccinated Workers
London: Anglo American, parent company of De Beers, plans to sack workers who refuse the Covid vaccine, according to a report in Daily Telegraph newspaper. The requirement will apply to “all employees, contractors and any visitors to Anglo sites as well as all new joiners,” the paper says, citing documents it has seen. London-based Anglo will reportedly introduce the policy early
IIG Students Visit SRK Exports
Mumbai: The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) organized the industrial visit for the students of Gemstones and Diamond to SRK Exports on 27th November 2021 followed on the next day to GJSM-2021 on 28th November 2021 guided with the director IIG, Mr. Rahul Desai and faculty coordinator, Ms. Pooja Ray. The industrial visit was organized to one of the largest diamond
IDI Launches Rock en’Roll Campaign to Spur Sales
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) launched a campaign on 1st December that offers discounts of up to $200 to buyers of Israeli diamonds from qualified sellers. Titled Rock en’Roll, the campaign is intended to boost the already robust Israeli diamond sales during the holiday period, as per a press release from IDI. The program offers buyers a discount
Physical Show of Vicenzaoro Planned in Jan 2022
Vicenza: Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A. (IEG) is organising Vicenzaoro January at the Vicenza Expo Centre from 21st to 26th January 2022. With the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and ITA, the Italian Trade Agency, the show will welcome international visitors, exhibitors, buyers and traders from various countries around the world, especially from Europe and the
