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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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DMIA to Launch Diamond Screening & Verification Lab
New York: The Diamond Manufacturers & Importers Association of America (DMIA) will hold a special member meeting to announce the launch and opening of the DMIA Diamond Screening and Verification Laboratory and the collaboration between DMIA and the International Gemological Institute (IGI) to develop a same-day diamond verification service. The event will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, January
Devendra Fadnavis Inaugurated Signature & IGJME
Mumbai: Gems & jewellery industry belongs to Mumbai as Mumbai accounts for 72% of the annual USD 37 bn of exports, proclaimed Dr. Devendra Fadnavis, Hon. Dy. Chief Minister of Maharashtra, while inaugurating the largest-ever IIJS Signature & IGJME 2024 twin Exhibitions organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO Goregaon. For
Piyush Goyal Inaugurated IIJS Signature 2024
Mumbai: India’s Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal inaugurated the New Year’s first and largest-ever India International Jewellery Trade Show-IIJS Signature Gem & Jewellery Trade organised by the country’s apex trade body, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The 16th edition of GJEPC’s IIJS Signature will witness 30,000+ visitors (including international buyers) from 800 Indian cities and 60 countries. The
Narendra Modi, Vipul Shah Named Most Influential People in Diamond Industry
Mumbai: The world’s most influential and most read diamond-focussed publication ‘Rapaport’ named Hon. Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi among the movers and shakers of the global diamond industry in the year 2023. Other members including Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC); Gina Drosos, CEO, Signet Jewelers; Feriel Zerouki, president, World Diamond Council
7th Platinum BSM on 4th & 5th July
Kochi: Platinum Guild International (PGI)-India has organized the highly anticipated 7th edition of its prestigious flagship event, the Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) in Kochi. The marquee event will be held on 4th and 5th of July 2024, bringing together 16 official platinum jewellery manufacturers and leading names in retail jewellery business under the PGI programme. Renowned for its focus on design and
Resilient Performance by India’s Jewellery Sector
Mumbai: India’s gems and jewellery sector continues to demonstrate resilience and growth, as highlighted by the latest export performance data for the period of April to May 2024. The overall gross exports of Gems & Jewellery during this period amounted to US$ 4691.58 million (Rs. 39123.07 crores), showcasing a commendable performance. While this reflects a slight decline of 5.94% (-4.56%
GJEPC Leaders Meet New Ministers to Discuss Industry Issues
New Delhi: The leadership team of the GJEPC, including Chairman Mr. Vipul Shah, Vice Chairman Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Executive Director Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, along with Policy Advisor Ms. Monika Mohta, held a meeting with the Honourable Finance Minister, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman today, 13th June. The GJEPC delegation congratulated the Finance Minister on her efforts and discussed pressing issues and challenges currently
DMCC CEO Holds Productive Talks with GJEPC
Mumbai: Mr. Ahmed Bin Sulayem, the Executive Director & CEO of DMCC met with Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman of GJEPC and Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman of GJEPC, in a meeting held at the GJEPC head office in Mumbai on 12th June. Mr. Shah extended a warm welcome to Mr. Ahmed Bin Sulayem and his team including Special Advisor – Precious
