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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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PNG Jewellers Opens Franchise Store in Dombivli
Mumbai: PNG Jewellers has launched its next franchise store in Dombivli. Inauguration of the store was done by the rising Bollywood star and one of the crowned jewels of the Marathi film industry Amruta Khanvilkar. The new store will offer a wide range of PNG’s signature gold, silver and diamond jewellery. Spread across 2500 sq.ft, this spacious store offers advanced
CIBJO to Unveil Responsible Sourcing Blue Book
Milan: CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri will present the World Jewellery Confederations’ recently approved Responsible Sourcing Blue Book next Tuesday, April 23, 2019, to the full plenary of the 2019 Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains, organised by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) at its headquarters in Paris. The OECD forum, which this year will welcome about 1,200 delegates, will
Russia to Sell LGD Jewellery in Separate Windows
Moscow: The Finance Ministry of Russian Federation has prepared a draft under which jewellery featuring artificial materials having the characteristics of natural stones should be displayed in separate windows, according to Interfax. The decree states that the windows with such jewellery should be marked with a note saying “Jewelry and other articles featuring materials of artificial origin”. Lab-grown diamonds have
India Gemstone Week Opens in Jaipur
Jaipur: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) opened the 6th edition of “India Gemstone Week” in Jaipur yesterday. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Pramod Kumar Agrawal, Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Nirmal Bardia, Regional Chairman, Mr. Vijay Kedia, Co-convener, Coloured Gemstones Panel, Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, along with International buyers and exhibitors from India. Mr. Pramod Kumar Agrawal,
Namibia Delegation Explores Direct India Diamond Trade
Mumbai: A senior Namibian delegation led by Ms. Gaudentia Krohne, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, visited India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) office on 11 August as part of a B2B engagement aimed at exploring greater cooperation between Namibia and India’s diamond industry. The delegation included Rehabeam Nepaya, Deputy Director, Diamond Affairs; Secret Ruhaka and
LML Brand Holdings Expands into Jewellery Segment
New Delhi: Driven by its vision of identifying and revitalising iconic Indian brands that have earned lasting consumer trust, LML Brand Holdings recently announced the acquisition of Asmi and Sangini, marking its entry into the branded jewellery segment. The acquisitions further strengthen the company’s “Reimagining Legends” philosophy of preserving the legacy of well-loved brands while unlocking their next phase of
Icons Honoured as Industry Legends at IIJS Celebration Night
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosted the IIJS Celebration Night on 5th August 2026, following the first day of IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, bringing together leading figures from the Indian and global gem and jewellery industry for an evening of recognition and celebration. A key highlight of the evening was the felicitation of nine global icons
‘Jewellers for Hope’ 2026 Raises Funds to Support Education
Mumbai: The Indian gem and jewellery industry came together in Mumbai on 6th August for the 11th edition of Jewellers for Hope, the flagship CSR initiative of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), presented in association with De Beers Group and the World Gold Council (WGC), powered by GIA, with HRD Antwerp as Co-Partner. Mr. Rahul Narwekar, Hon’ble
