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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'Manthan' by GJC Starts in Mumbai

Mumbai: Customer first! Values! Culture!Compliance! Technology adoption! Market development! These were the key words used by prominent speakers from corporate India during the first day of the Gem & Jewellery Industry’s most sought-after transformational conclave Manthan 2019. All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), presents its flagship event promoting a common platform to share expertise & knowledge – Manthan Gems & Jewellery Conclave 2019 on 2-3

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The 'Design Connect' Ends with Great Success

Mumbai: Design Connect 2019, a platform for jewellery designers to help connect and collaborate with manufacturers and retailers, was successfully held in Mumbai recently. Organised by Gem and Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) and Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) – India Chapter, the event witnessed more than 35 jewellery manufacturers and retailers conducting interview rounds with 100+ jewellery designers. Ms. Nirupa Bhatt,

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GJC Seeks Pro Consumer Initiatives in Budget

Mumbai: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has sought reduction in Import Duty on Gold as per of its pre-Union Budget recommendations. GJC Chairman and delegation submitted the pre-Budget recommendations to the Hon. Union Finance Minister. The indigenous Gem & Jewellery industry is predominantly hand crafted and labour intensive. Over 1 crore skilled labour force is engaged in

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De Beers' Cycle 5 Sales Drop

De Beers Group’s Cycle 5 2019 (provisional) rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auctions) amounted to US$ 390 million, the lowest for the past 18 months. While Cycle 4 2019 rough diamond sales (actual) amounted to US$ 416 million; sales for Cycle 5 2018 (actual) stood at US$ 581 million. Hence, the latest sale represents a drop of almost

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Sky Gold & Diamonds Delivers Robust FY26 Performance

Mumbai: Sky Gold & Diamonds, a leading gold manufacturing company and a key partner to retail chains such as Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers, and Malabar Gold & Diamonds, has declared its Q4 & FY26 Results. The company has reported a robust FY26 performance with consolidated revenue rising 77.4% YoY to ₹6,295 crore and PAT increasing 112.4% YoY to ₹282 crore, supported by strong execution, improving margins and operational

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JewelStart Industry Innovation Challenge 2026 Launched

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in collaboration with SINE, IIT Bombay, has launched the first edition of the JewelStart Industry Innovation Challenge 2026, a national platform aimed at bringing startup-led innovation into India’s gems and jewellery sector. The challenge invites startups, innovators and technology solution providers to address pressing industry needs across the jewellery value chain,

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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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