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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India Declares Total Lockdown for 21 Days

Mumbai: In the wake of alarming spread of the COVID-19 globally as well as in India, the government has decided to enforce complete isolation through 21 days’ nation wide lockdown. In his live address through electronic media and radio to the people of nation, the Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi said that entire India will be locked down for the

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India's Diamond Sector Hit Hard by the Pandemic

Mumbai: India’s diamond cutting and polishing hub located in Surat is hard hit following the worst crash in polished diamonds prices in the international market. The prices have fallen 7%-10% due to a severe economic crisis in the key diamond consuming countries coupled with the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, say media reports. The plummeting of prices comes on the heels

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Registration for 37th IIJS Premiere Opens

Mumbai: Visitor Registration for the 37th IIJS Premiere, scheduled to be held from August 6-10 2020, has opened on March 16, the organisers, GJEPC have announced. The process is online and those interested in availing of the Early Mover advantage while registering can log on to the IIJS Premiere website at www.iijs.org for the purpose. The show is among the

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GJC Supports PM's Call for Janata Curfew on 22nd Mar

Mumbai: All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (“GJC”), India’s trade federation with representation of over 6 lakh jewellers from across India, has extended its wholehearted support and cooperation to the Government in the battle against COVID-19. GJC members will support Hon. Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s clarion call for Janata Curfew on Sunday, 22 March 2020, to fight the

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CIBJO Warns Against ‘Fraudulent Representatives’

Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is issuing an urgent warning about individuals claiming to represent CIBJO or bodies directly affiliated with CIBJO, offering products and/or financial instruments endorsed by CIBJO. The existence of such claims was brought to CIBJO’s attention yesterday, May 24, 2026, which are similar to other claims reported to us in January of this year, when

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Inputs from GJEPC on GMS & CAD Reduction

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in reference to the meeting held on 22nd May 2026 with key industry associations, to deliberate on measures for reducing the Current Account Deficit (CAD), particularly in the context of gold imports and domestic gold mobilization, is coordinating with its members to formulate some suggestions on Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS) and

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GJEPC Joins Govt Delegation to Canada for CEPA Talks

New Delhi: Union Commerce & Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal is leading a high-level Indian delegation to Canada from 25-27 May to advance discussions on the proposed India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties. Mr. Anoop Mehta, Convener – Diamond Panel, GJEPC, is representing the Council as part of the Indian delegation accompanying the

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India Design Gallery at JCK Las Vegas 2026

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presents the India Design Gallery at the 2026 JCK Las Vegas trade show. This exclusive gallery, located at Level 1 Lobby, will highlight some of the most exquisitely crafted jewellery pieces from India. Held from 29thMay to 1st June 2026, at the Venetian Expo | Indian Pavilion at Level 1 and

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