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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
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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Rio Tinto Celebrates 30 years of Indo-Argyle Partnership
Mumbai: Rio Tinto’s diamonds business is celebrating 30 years in India with a tribute in Mumbai to the extraordinary Indo-Argyle partnership. At a celebratory dinner for customers and diamond industry partners, Rio Tinto’s management reflected on the ground breaking partnership that began with the first influx of diamonds from the Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia in the 1980s. Mr
US Gives Jolt to India's G&J Industry under GSP
Mumbai: The withdrawal of duty benefits by the US under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) may prove to be yet another blow for India’s gems and jewellery sector, reports Live Mint. The decision, which came into effect from 5 June, is however expected to have a limited impact on India’s overall export trade, said Crisil Research Ltd. Among the sectors that
Major Duty Relief to India's G&J Industry
Mumbai: A recent notification (Circular No. 17/2019-Customs; F.No. DGEP/G&J/06/2019, issued by Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, (Directorate General of Export Promotion)) has come as a major relief to the gems and jewellery (G&J) industry. In effect, the circular says that Additional Customs Duty / Countervailing Duty (CVD) is not
Global Gemstones Market to Grow at CAGR of 5%
New Delhi: Gemstones market will develop at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 5% during 2018 to 2026, as reported by a new research intelligence outlook of Future Market Insights (FMI), reports KNN. According to the FMI’s report, global demand for gemstones is envisaged to surge steadily over the course of coming years. Gemstones worth nearly US$ 22
INNOV8: Innovative Seminars at IIJS Premiere
Mumbai: The India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Bharat Premiere 2026, being held by GJEPC between 5th & 10th August at two different venues of Mumbai has, as usual also organized the Innov8, a series of innovative seminar at both the venues. The schedule is given below: Some of the key sessions at BEC Hall 6 include:6 Aug: Luxury Jewellery, Retail
Qatar Diamond Exchange Joins the WFDB
Doha: The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has officially been admitted as a member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), the exclusive organization that – as of now – unites 27 diamond bourses on five continents under common trading rules and a shared code of conduct. QDE’s admission was announced during the 41st World Diamond Congress, convened by the
Dassani Brothers to Launch New Collections at IIJS Premiere 2026
Mumbai: Dassani Brothers, a pioneer in the manufacturing of exquisite Polki and Jadau jewellery, will unveil two signature collections GATSBY and RAAGINI at IIJS Premiere 2026. Inspired by the brand’s Heritage Meets Modern philosophy, the collections showcase four generations of craftsmanship, blending timeless artistry with contemporary design. The GATSBY Collection draws inspiration from the bold geometry and glamour of the Art Deco era,
Grow Your Business, Attend ‘Innov8’ at IIJS Bharat Premiere
NATURAL DIAMONDS: DESIRE, CONFIDENCE, COLLABORATION & LEADERSHIP: Mumbai: The Count down for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, being organized by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has begun. At IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, GJEPC × GIA presents Innov8 Talks, powered by IGM (India Gold Metaverse), bringing together global leaders from the natural diamond industry to explore the future of
