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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KGK Group Expands in Thailand

Mumbai: KGK Group, a global conglomerate operating in all verticals of gems and jewellery sector, announced its expansion in Thailand in the jewellery manufacturing segment. Spread across about 1000 sq. mts, the new jewellery manufacturing facility in Bangkok is situated in Gemopolis Industrial Estate. The new facility will be focussed on producing medium commercial to high end jewellery in Gold, Silver & Platinum,

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GJEPC-World Gold Council Felicitate ‘Kohinoors of India’

Mumbai: Celebrating the humane side of the Indian G&J Industry, Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) in association with the World Gold Council (WGC) felicitated the real heroes of the Industry for their exemplary Contribution towards Society during COVID-19. This was an event witnessed for the very first time via a Virtual Musical Extravaganza where the spirits & undying

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GJEPC Meets Partners for Enhancing Global Market

Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organised a meeting with its Global Partners on 12th August 2020 to have discussion over widening India’s  global market reach when it comes to exports of gems and jewellery.  Among the 19 participants were the Council’s coordinators for key global markets including USA, Europe, Russia, CIS Middle East, Oceania, Japan and

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India’s G&J Exports Declined by 38% in July 2020

Mumbai: India’s overall gross exports of gems and jewellery (G&J) in the month of July this year declined by around 38% to $1.36 billion, compared to $2.19 billion in July 2019, due to the global economic slowdown caused by the Covid pandemic, as per data provided by Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). For the April-July 2020 period through,

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Kama Jewelry Turns 30

Mumbai: Mumbai-based Kama Jewelry has marked three decades of fine jewelry manufacturing, Rs.982 Crore in revenue, 1,200 craftspeople, 260+ clients across four continents, and a 27% CAGR that rivals the best long-term compounders in Indian business. • Rs.982 Cr — FY2025-26 Revenue | +22% YoY growth• 27.1% — 30-Year CAGR | No outside capital raised• 1,200+ — Master craftspeople, all

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Record Gold Prices Continue to Shift Demand Dynamics

Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q1 2026 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total quarterly gold demand (including OTC) reached 1,231t, a 2% increase year-on-year. While volumes increased modestly, the value of demand surged to a record US$193bn, up 74% year-on-year. Around the world, retail investors were drawn to gold’s price momentum and safe-haven appeal,driving bar and coin demand

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NDC Plans Higher Spend for India: Amber Pepper

Mumbai: Ms. Amber Pepper, the newly appointed CEO of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), signalled a major strategic shift towards the Indian market during a high-level meeting at the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) head office in Mumbai on 30th April. Accompanied by Ms. Richa Singh, Managing Director for India and the Middle East, NDC, Pepper met with top

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‘Know Your Diamonds-From Basics to Boosting Sales’

Chandigarh: HRD Antwerp, in collaboration with the Johari Association Chandigarh, successfully hosted an exclusive retailer seminar recently titled “Know Your Diamonds – From Basics to Boosting Sales” at The Piccadily Chandigarh. The seminar witnessed strong participation from jewellery retailers across Chandigarh, who gathered to gain deeper insights into diamonds, certification, and modern retail selling strategies.3 Key Takeaways from The Seminar:

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