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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Gold Jewellery Exports Exempted from Hallmarking

New Delhi: India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs , Food & Public Distribution based on extensive consultations with key stakeholders of the trade has exempted Gold Jewellery Exports from the mandatory hallmarking that comes into effect from 16th June, 2021. Mr. Piyush Goyal, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution announcing the Key decisions of Mandatory Hallmarking post the meeting with Expert

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Dutee Chand is Brand Ambassador of Senco Gold

Kolkata: Senco Gold & Diamonds, one of India’s largest jewellery retail chain has signed the internationally acclaimed Indian sprinter and current national champion in the women’s 100m event, Dutee Chand as the company’s new brand ambassador. She will be promoting ‘Everlite’ – the light-weight jewellery range from Senco Gold & Diamonds. The brand is also celebrating the PRIDE month and has rolled

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CIBJO Releases Laboratory-Grown Diamond Guidance

Milan: CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, has announced the public release of its Laboratory-Grown Diamond (LGD) Guidance, which include a set of operating standards and principles for the laboratory-grown diamond sector that are designed to enhance consumer confidence both in the product and the jewellery industry. A key principle of the Laboratory-Grown Diamond Guidance is that, to ensure confidence, consumers

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India’s G&J Exports Rise by 9% in April-May 2021

Mumbai: In the first two months of Fiscal Year 2021-22 (April-May 2021), the overall gross exports of India’s gems and jewellery (G&J) grew 4% to US$6.31 billion (and grew by 9% in Rupee term to Rs. 46414.38 Cr) compared to US$6.10 billion (Rs. 42571 Cr) during the same period of pre pandemic year 2019. Mr. Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, said, “The revival of exports has happened

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IIJS Bharat Tritiya Unveils India’s Strength As Global Jewellery Powerhouse

Mumbai: India today solidified its position as a global jewellery powerhouse as the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) inaugurated the 4th edition of IIJS Bharat – Tritiya 2026 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). As the third-largest B2B jewellery trade show in the country, the event serves as a strategic sourcing gateway for the upcoming festive and

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GJC Announces 9th Edition of GJS

Mumbai: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex industry body representing India’s domestic gem and jewellery sector, will host the 9th edition of the India Gems and Jewellery Show (GJS April 2026), affectionately known as “Humara Apna Show.” The most premium B2B jewellery exhibition is set to take place from 4th to 7th April 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. This edition’s theme

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Opportunities for Strengthening Indo-Belgian trade ties

New Delhi: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Co-Hosts Indo-Belgian Diamond Forum in New DelhiThe Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in partnership with HRD Antwerp and the Embassy of Belgium in India, co-hosted the Indo-Belgian Diamond Forum at the Residence of the Ambassador of Belgium in New Delhi The event was powered by INDRA – by

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Chairman of Malabar Group Gets Business Bhushan Award

Mumbai: Mr. M.P. Ahammad, Chairman, Malabar Group, has been honoured with the prestigious Business Bhushan Award at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026, in recognition of his visionary leadership and pivotal role in transforming the global jewellery retail landscape and society at large. Held at the iconic Gateway of India, the awards ceremony brought together leading policymakers, industry

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