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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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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
Aurya Diamonds Enters the Market
Bengaluru: Aurya Diamonds, a Bengaluru-based fine jewellery brand that is reimagining how modern India experiences diamonds through certified lab-grown stones and a design-first, transparent retail philosophy. Founded by Shikha Dadha and co-founded by Saad Salman, Aurya marks its entry into the Indian market with a state-of-the-art experiential jewellery gallery in Bengaluru—moving away from traditional “behind-the-glass” retail to a more immersive, interactive, and consumer-centric format.
Tracr Appoints Jillian Wolk as CEO
New York: Tracr has announced the appointment of Jillian Wolk as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2026. Ms. Jillian joins Tracr following senior leadership roles across the jewellery, luxury and technology sectors. Most recently, she served as Vice President, Growth & Strategic Initiatives at GIA, where she developed new services and drove diversified revenue, strengthened commercial strategy, and supported
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards on 9th Jan ’17
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India is organizing Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards (PBSA) on 9th January, 2017. PBSA are conferred as part of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Conventions that have been organized by the Government of India since 2003. PBSA is the highest honor conferred on Overseas Indians. The Awards shall be presented by the Ministry
KP Chair Releases Mid-Term Report
Dubai: In something of a departure, Kimberley Process (KP) Chair Ahmed Bin Sulayem released a mid-term report about the organization’s activities so far. Some of the initiatives included visits to diamond mining countries in Africa, valuation seminars, and putting under consideration a proposal for using blockchain technology in the diamond industry for greater security. Blockchain has been described as an
Urjit Patel is New RBI Governor
New Delhi: The Narendra Modi government on Saturday signaled continuity by naming Raghuram Rajan’s key deputy, Urjit Patel, as the 24th governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), according to media reports. “Apart from continuity, what worked in Patel’s favour is his knowledge of monetary policy. Plus, he is in sync with the government’s growth aspiration,” a person close
Rio Tinto Closes Bunder Project in MP, India
Mumbai: Asked to explore the possibility of underground mining and wait until the Ken-Betwa river linking project was finalized, mining giant Rio Tinto on Friday decided to close its Rs 2,200-crore diamond mine project in Madhya Pradesh, reports indianexpress.com. “As part of its ongoing efforts to drive shareholder value by conserving cash and cutting costs further, Rio Tinto has decided
