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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GJC to Host 1st Preferred Manufacturers of India

Coimbatore: The commerce, exports and cultural hub of South India is gearing up to host the first business cum leisure experiential networking trade event of the New Year for leading jewellers from different parts of country! All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex gem & jewellery trade body, presents the first Preferred Manufacturer of India (PMI) of

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DMCC Joins GJEPC’s MyKYCBank Platform

Jaipur: The Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) – a subsidiary of DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) – signed today a service agreement to join the MyKYCBank platform of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council. Mr. Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman of DMCC, and Chairman of DDE, and Mr. Pramod Kumar Agrawal, Chairman, GJEPC, were present at this momentous occasion. The

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Stargems, DMCC & HRD Antwerp to Establish Lab

Dubai: HRD Antwerp, a European leading authority in diamond certification, has entered a partnership with Dubai-based jewellery retailer Stargems Group to certify their entire jewellery inventory through the establishment of a diamond jewellery grading lab. This cooperation will ultimately ensure the transparency and authenticity of each jewellery piece. As a result of the collaboration, HRD Antwerp will open its first

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GJC Presents 8th National Jewellery Awards 2018

Mumbai: The country’s biggest and most eagerly awaited gems and jewellery awards are back. National Jewellery Awards (NJA) 2018, an initiative by All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), has started their nomination process for the awards for the year 2018. The awards are to honour the rich Indian artistic, creative designs in the gems and jewellery industry and

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India’s G&J Exports Grow 9.43% in September 2026

Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports continued their growth trajectory in September 2026, with gross exports rising 9.43% in US dollar terms and 18.24% in rupee terms year-on-year to US$ 2.95 billion (Rs. 28,157.55 crore), compared to US$ 2.70 billion (Rs. 23,813.91 crore) in September 2025. For April–September 2026, India’s gross gem and jewellery exports reached US$ 14.30 billion

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Rohit Sharma, Anirudh Ravichander Star in Platinum’s New Campaign

Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India unveiled a new campaign for its men’s jewellery brand Men of Platinum, featuring cricketer Rohit Sharma and music composer Anirudh Ravichander. The campaign signals an expansion of the men’s platinum jewellery category, speaking to a wider spectrum of men—from those seeking contemporary, design-led pieces as an expression of personal style to those drawn to

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India’s G&J Industry Welcomes GST Reforms

Mumbai: The Indian Gem & Jewellery industry (G&J) expressed its sincere gratitude to India’s Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman for the landmark GST reform recommendations approved at the 57th GST Council meeting. These progressive recommendations are a significant step towards enhancing ease of doing business, strengthening export competitiveness and creating a more enabling environment for the growth of India’s Gem

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Momentum is Building for Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair

Basel: Three months after its launch, it is clear that Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair, organised by Informa Markets and MCH Group, meets a strong need with its gateway trade fair for the jewellery, watch and gemstone industries in Asia and Europe. Strong market demand has already brought exhibitor registrations to 70% of the target for the inaugural edition, which

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