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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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NDC Celebrates First-Ever ‘World Diamond Day’
Mumbai: Jewellery has always held a deeply personal place in people’s hearts and natural diamonds remain its most powerful expression. Every natural diamond carries within it a story of love, milestones, heritage and personal triumphs. On the first-ever World Diamond Day, these stories took centre stage, as people across the country came together to celebrate the meaning and emotion behind
BDB Celebrates the ‘World Diamond Day’
Mumbai: A fitting tribute to the “World Diamond Day” launched by Natural Diamond Council (NDC) was celebrated in Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) on 8th of April with much fanfare. History of diamonds, from evolution to the present day was depicted through huge panels bearing pictures and descriptions of the respective eras. Images and educational text showed the important partner countries involved
Akshay Kala-The Eternal Art: GJS Opens 4th April
Mumbai: All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) proudly announces the 9th edition of the India Gems and Jewellery Show (GJS April 2026), affectionately known as “Humara Apna Show.” Scheduled from 4th to 7th April 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, this premium B2B exhibition will celebrate timeless craftsmanship and innovation under the theme “Akshay Kala: The
India Removes ₹10 Lakh Cap on Courier Export
New Delhi: The Government of India on 31st March 2026 issued a set of notifications and a circular to ease re-imports and streamline courier mode shipping, following announcements made in the Union Budget. The reforms target e-commerce exporters and aim to reduce friction in cross-border returns and logistics. A key change is the removal of the per-consignment value cap for
ALROSA Triples Its Net Profit
Moscow: ALROSA disclosed its financial results for the third quarter and nine months of 2016 in line with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). ALROSA’s 9M 2016 revenue increased by 48% y-o-y and totalled RUB 255.6 bn. The Company’s EBITDA grew by 67% y-o-y to RUB 150.0 bn, with EBITDA margin totalling 59%. The miner’s net income and free cash
India Elected Vice Chair of KP for 2018
Dubai: The Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary held in UAE this week concluded with the announcement that it has appointed the European Union (EU) as its Chair for 2018. The EU will assume responsibility as KP Vice Chair in 2017 with Australia as Chair, and India will be the Vice Chair in 2018 when EU becomes the organisation’s Chair. Consequently, in
Gitanjali Loses SEZ Project in Maharashtra
Mumbai: The Government of Maharashtra has approved the cancellation of Gitanjali Gems’ special economic zone (SEZ) project in Maharashtra. The decision regarding this was taken by the Board of Approval (BoA), headed by Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia, on its November 9 meeting, an official said. “The cancellation, however, is subject to the development commissioner furnishing a certificate that the developer
HP Gets LBMA Good Delivery Accreditation
Mumbai: Hindustan Platinum (HP), India’s leading manufacturer and refiner of precious metal products with wide and diverse industrial applications, has received Good Delivery Accreditation from the London Bullion Market Association(LBMA), an international apex body for precious metals; for silver bars produced from its HP’s Navi Mumbai refinery. The accreditation ensures that HPs silver bars will be widely accepted and traded
