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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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Candere Signs Shah Rukh Khan as Brand Ambassador
Mumbai: Candere, the lifestyle jewellery brand from the House of Kalyan, has appointed Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador, marking a pivotal moment in its national expansion strategy. This partnership underscores Candere’s commitment to redefining jewellery for a new customer category – celebrating individuality, meaningful gifting, and everyday self-expression. With his global appeal and timeless charm, Shah Rukh Khan
Gemfields Announced $30 Mln. Rights Issue
London: Gemfields Group Limited, a company incorporated in Guernsey and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE:GML) and AIM (AIM:GEM), has announced the launch of a fully underwritten Rights Issue to raise approximately $30 million. The Rights Issue will offer 10 new shares for every 21 existing shares at a price of 4.22 pence or ZAR1.06860 per new share. The
KP Progresses in Expanding Conflict Definition
Dubai: World Diamond Council (WDC) has welcomed the meaningful progress made towards expanding the Kimberley Process (KP) definition of conflict diamonds, after a successful week of open and productive dialogue at the 2025 Intersessional in Dubai. The meeting, hosted by the UAE and current KP Chair Ahmed Bin Sulayem, marked a significant breakthrough in seeking to expand the definition of
GJC Urges Ban on G&J Trade with Tuekey, Azerbaijan
Mumbai: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body representing India’s domestic gem and jewellery industry, announced its unwavering support for ‘Operation Sindoor’ and in alignment with national interest urges the India’s gems & jewellery industry to cease business transactions with Turkey and Azerbaijan. This decisive action follows Turkey’s public support for Pakistan in the aftermath of
Budget Delivers ‘Blow’ to India's G&J Sector
New Delhi: Jewellery lovers in India will have to shell out more for the gold and diamond jewellery as the budget has imposed 1% excise duty, which comes as a blow to the gems and jewellery sector which was hoping for a cut in import duty on gold from 10% to 2%. The India Bullion & Jewellery Association (IBJA) fears
Vedanta Wins India's First Auction of Gold Mine
New Delhi: The first-ever auction of a gold mine in the country was held in Chhattisgarh on Sunday. Vedanta Ltd won the auction for Baghmara (Sonakhan) gold mine with its highest bid of 12.55 percent of IBM (Indian Bureau of Mining) price of Rs 74,712/ troy ounce (1 troy ounce = 31.10 gram), official sources said. The production from the
India Nets 1,131 Kg. Gold under GMS
New Delhi: The government of India has netted a hefty 1,131 kg of gold valuing Rs 3,014 crore under the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS), the Parliament was informed on Friday. “Under the scheme 1,131 kilograms of gold valuing Rs 3,014 crore have been deposited by 71 depositors so far,” Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha said in a written
180 Indian Cos. Participating in HK Show
Hong Kong: Considered the world’s largest trading centre for gems and jewellery, two of the jewellery industry’s leading trade fairs are set to dazzle in Hong Kong next month. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 3rd Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show takes place from 1 to 5 March at the Asia World-Expo, while
