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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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Enjoy this Valentine's Day with Platinum
Mumbai: Discovering a love that uplifts you, & pushes you to be the best version of yourself is truly rare. Respect for each other’s individuality begets a relationship of equals – a relationship free from societal dictates and gender-defined roles. It is a strong relationship where love is a given but in addition to it is a deep understanding of
IGI Certifies 24 Lakh Pieces of Diamond Jewellery in '18
Mumbai: The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the largest global independent gem certification and appraisal institute in India, has certified over 24 lac pieces of diamond jewelry at the laboratory based out of India alone, in 2018. The rise in number is clearly a sign of a more informed and conscious customer base becoming persistent on a certificate from an international
Indian Budget Does Not Reduce Gold Import Duty
Mumbai: India’s Finance Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal recently presented a vote on account budget which proposed no direct proposals for the G&J Sector. But the budget has some proposals like rise in income tax slab and incentives for farmers would improve buying capacity. It has not proposed to reduce the import duty on Gold which is 10% at present. Here
Rajesh Exports Declares Q3 Results
(By Evaluate Research) Bangalore: Rajesh Exports reported results for the third quarter ended December 2018 which were slightly below our estimates. Revenue for the quarter came in at Rs.440.1 bn, increasing by 6.5% on a YoY basis. Similarly, EPS grew by 4.7% to Rs.10.70 in 3Q2019 from Rs.10.21 in the corresponding period last year. Gross profit margin for the period was 1.28%
Empower Africa to Host 9th Peace Diamond Trade Mission
Freetown (Sierra Leone): Empower Africa will welcome an international delegation of diamond and jewelry professionals to Sierra Leone for the 9th Peace Diamond Trade Mission, October 11–16, 2026, reconnecting the global diamond industry with the people and communities at the source of the natural diamond supply chain. The six-day mission will bring together diamantaires,manufacturers, retailers, designers, traders, mining professionals, investors,
Belgian PM Visited Bharat Diamond Diamond Bourse
Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), on behalf of the entire Indian diamond industry, was honoured to welcome H.E. Mr. Bart De Wever, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium and his official delegation on their visit to the Bourse at BKC, Mumbai, yesterday. It marked a historic new milestone in the over 100-year partnership between the diamond industries of the
IIJS Bharat Premiere-the Show that Broke all Records
Mumbai: 42nd edition of IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Counci (GJEPC), concluded in Mumbai on 10th August, the strongest B2B edition in the show’s 25year history. The numbers tell all. Spanning 135,000 sq. metres across the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) and the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), the show hosted 2,100+ exhibitors across
IIM Ahmedabad & GJC Continue Landmark Collaboration
Ahmedabad: All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body of India’s gems and jewellery sector, is building on the resounding success of last year’s inaugural edition by advancing its landmark collaboration with IIM Ahmedabad through GemLead Focus — an exclusive executive masterclass designed to redefine leadership, excellence, and advanced development for the industry. This year’s programme, held from 31st August to 3rd September 2026 at
