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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Celebrate Friendship Day with Platinum

Mumbai: Its Friendship day! And who is that one person that comes to your mind when you think of your best friend? If the answer is your better half, you know the relationship you share is truly rare. Platinum Days of Love, #Friends First campaign wants you to remember that your partner might be your lover but before everything else, you

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DPA Announces Winners of ‘The Real Cut-Season 2’

Mumbai: Diamond Producers Association (DPA) in collaboration with Lakmé Fashion Week yesterday announced the winning talented jewellery designers of the second edition of ‘The Real Cut’. Six jewellery designers emerged as the final winners of ‘The Real Cut – Season 2’ and will get the opportunity to showcase their designs at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2019 along with celebrated fashion designers Archana Rao, Dhruv Kapoor and ­­­­­Shweta Kapur. The theme for the second

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PGI INDIA Forays into Men’s Platinum Jewellery

Hyderabad: Platinum Guild International – India (PGI) recently concluded the 4th edition of their annual business forum Platinum Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) in Hyderabad. A platinum exclusive event, the only such event in the industry which gives the Indian retailers and manufacturers an extensive exposure to the category, and a platform to discuss and nurture fresh business ideas with platinum.

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GJEPC Successfully Organized 4th Banking Summit

Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organised the 4th edition of Banking Summit 2019 in Mumbai. The Summit aimed at meaningful deliberations on issues related to Gem & Jewellery industry contextually; efforts were also made to understand the factors creating present growth inertia, and define roadmap in emerging ecosystem for higher growth, exports and employment generation. The inaugural session had prominent speakers

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GJEPC to Organize ‘Design Inspirations’ on 9th April

Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has organized ‘Design Inspirations’ event on 9th April, 2026 at Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, Mumbai. The design seminar invites a galaxy of eminent speakers to share their insights on a wide range of topics. The workshop aims to provide the industry with relevant updates, enabling them to plan their designs and

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IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026 Ends with Great Success

Bengaluru: The 4th edition of IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026, organized by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), concluded on a triumphant note at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), solidifying its position as India’s third-largest B2B jewellery exhibition. The show witnessed a massive scale-up, hosting over 1,100 exhibitors and 1,900 stalls, while attracting 15,000 trade buyers from 500

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GJEPC Team Meets Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi: A GJEPC delegation met Union Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on 27th March 2026 to discuss matters concerning the industry. The Council delegation, led by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, also included Mr. Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC and Mr. K.K. Duggal, Director – Policy, GJEPC. A key focus

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Gemfields Releases 2025 Audited Report

London: Gemfields Group Limited (GGL) recently announced its audited Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 2025, reporting total revenue of $ 135.1 million, down from $ 199.4 million in 2024. The fall in revenue was credited to disruptions in the emerald market during the first half of the year and reduced recovery of premium-grade rubies at Montepuez Ruby

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