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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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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IIGJ’s Training & Skilling Centre Opens in Ratnagiri

Ratnagiri: Mr. Uday Samant, Minister for Industries, Government of Maharashtra, inaugurated the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), training and skilling centre in Ratnagiri on 24th September in the presence of Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. M. Devender Singh, District Collector, Ratnagiri; Mr. Kirthi Kiran Pujar, CEO, Zilla Parishad, Ratnagiri; Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC; Mr. Siddhartha,

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GJS 2024 from 25th Sep in Mumbai

Mumbai: The jewellery industry is set to dazzle as the much-anticipated India Gems and Jewellery Show 2024 (GJS2024) #HumaraApnaShow, a premier retail jewellery exhibition, opens its doors at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, from 25th to 28th September 2024. Organized by All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), this prestigious event brings together the finest jewellery brands, artisans, designers, and retailers

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Positive Outlook for Natural Diamonds: GJEPC

Mumbai: The natural diamond market is showing signs of resilience and recovery as prices begin to stabilize and inventory reaches manageable levels. The natural diamond market is experiencing a positive shift, characterised by price stabilisation and a growing sense of optimism. The industry’s resilience is evident in the recent decline of rough diamond imports relative to polished diamond exports, indicating

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GJEPC & Exim Bank Explore Cluster Strategy for Export Push

Mumbai: GJEPC hosted a meeting with Ms. Rupa Dutta, Advisor, Exim Bank and the former Principal Advisor, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, along with key Exim Bank officials to discuss the potential of cluster development and export facilitation in the Indian gems and jewellery sector. GJEPC and Exim Bank are collaborating on a joint study to explore strategies for

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Manushi Chhillar is Brand Ambassador of GJEPC

Nrew Delhi: The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), apex trade body promoting Indian gems & jewellery exports, globally, organised the India Evening (An Evening of Extravaganza) in New Delhi inviting distinguished Ambassadors, High Commissioners, trade diplomats representing several countries from across the world along with leading Ministry officials and trade fraternity. Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Union

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CIBJO Emphasises Jewellery’s Positive Societal Role

New York: Gaetano Cavalieri, President of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), informed the High-Level Segment of the United Nation’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York about the jewellery industry’s potential as a force for positive societal development, particularly during the period following the COVID pandemic. Among the leaders in attendance during the gathering was UN Secretary General António

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Red Carpet Platinum Jewellery Trend

Mumbai: Statement necklaces set in platinum are making a comeback on red carpets around the globe! Celebrities including Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Rihanna, Lily Collins, and Kirsten Dunst have been spotted wearing a variety of bold necklace styles. Platinum Guild International (PGI), the marketing association for the platinum jewellery industry, predicts that necklaces ranging from single strand chokers with pendants to multi-layered

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India Puts Restrictive Measures on Gold Imports 

Mumbai: The Indian government has recently imposed new restrictions on gold imports, specifically targeting the import of gold jewellery from ASEAN and SouthEast Asia. This strategic move aims to strengthen the Indian jewellery industry by curbing the disproportionate import of bullion compared to jewellery and fostering local manufacturing capabilities. Mr. Saiyam Mehra, Chairman of the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic

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