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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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Icons Honoured as Industry Legends at IIJS Celebration Night
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosted the IIJS Celebration Night on 5th August 2026, following the first day of IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, bringing together leading figures from the Indian and global gem and jewellery industry for an evening of recognition and celebration. A key highlight of the evening was the felicitation of nine global icons
‘Jewellers for Hope’ 2026 Raises Funds to Support Education
Mumbai: The Indian gem and jewellery industry came together in Mumbai on 6th August for the 11th edition of Jewellers for Hope, the flagship CSR initiative of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), presented in association with De Beers Group and the World Gold Council (WGC), powered by GIA, with HRD Antwerp as Co-Partner. Mr. Rahul Narwekar, Hon’ble
Divine Solitaires Honoured Partner Jewelers at IIJS Premiere
Mumbai: Celebrating excellence, enduring partnerships and five years of shared growth, Divine Solitaires hosted its Annual Rewards & Recognition ceremony at Innov8 Launchpad, IIJS Premiere 2026, NESCO, Mumbai, honouring its highest-performing partner jewellers from across the country. The event also witnessed the first weekly lucky draw of The Solitaire Festival of India (TSFI) 2026, making it one of the key highlights of this year’s exhibition.
Sky Gold and Diamonds Begins FY27 On a Strong Note
Mumbai: Sky Gold and Diamonds Limited (BSE: 541967 | NSE: SKYGOLD), a listed B2B gold jewellery manufacturer, today announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Company commenced FY27 with healthy growth in revenue and profitability, supported by sustained demand from organised jewellery retailers, continued traction in lightweight and value-added jewellery, and consistent execution across
Major Duty Relief to India's G&J Industry
Mumbai: A recent notification (Circular No. 17/2019-Customs; F.No. DGEP/G&J/06/2019, issued by Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, (Directorate General of Export Promotion)) has come as a major relief to the gems and jewellery (G&J) industry. In effect, the circular says that Additional Customs Duty / Countervailing Duty (CVD) is not
Global Gemstones Market to Grow at CAGR of 5%
New Delhi: Gemstones market will develop at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 5% during 2018 to 2026, as reported by a new research intelligence outlook of Future Market Insights (FMI), reports KNN. According to the FMI’s report, global demand for gemstones is envisaged to surge steadily over the course of coming years. Gemstones worth nearly US$ 22
KP Intersessional Meeting Concludes Successfully
Mumbai: India, as the KP Chair for 2019, successfully hosted the KP Intersessional meeting in Mumbai. The meeting which started on 17th June and concluded on 21st June 2019. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) Intersessional Meeting 2019 is an annual mid-year event of KPCS – a tri-partite mechanism that unites participating governments, diamond industry and civil society. KPCS is an international mechanism mandated by UN to reduce the
CaratLane Launches its Fourth Store in Kolkata
Kolkata: CaratLane – A Tanishq Partnership, India’s leading omni-channel jeweller has launched its 4th store in Kolkata, taking the store count to 8 in the Eastern region of India and 61 across the country. Since its inception, CaratLane has revolutionised how Indian women buy and wear fine jewellery, by making modern, beautiful designs accessible to all. Situated at City Center 1, Salt Lake, a prominent residential
