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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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DPA Unveils Plans for Diamond Generic Promotion
Mumbai: Mr. Jean-Marc Lieberherr, CEO of the Diamond Producers Association (DPA) recently organised a meeting along with India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), at which he unveiled DPA’s plans for diamond generic promotion. He was joined by DPA’s Managing Director for India, Ms. Richa Singh, who highlighted various aspects of the presentation. GJEPC Chairman Mr. Pramod Agarwal said,
HRD Antwerp Opens New Office in BDB
Mumbai: Chief Guest Mr. Peter Huyghebaert, Consul General of Belgium in Mumbai along-with Mr. Anoop Mehta, president of Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB); Mr. Michel Janssens, CEO, HRD Antwerp; Mr. Pascal Delvenne, CEO, HRD Antwerp and Mr. Ravi Chhabria, managing director, HRD Antwerp India inaugurated the lab’s new office in BDB among other dignataries. On the ocassion, Mr. Michel Janssens, CEO,
UAE Exempts Gold, Diamond Trading from VAT
Dubai: The UAE Cabinet has adopted a law to introduce the VAT Reversed Charge mechanism for investors in gold, diamond and precious metals. Under the mechanism, there will only be documented entries of five percent VAT in the books of both buyers and sellers but no payment of the fee. According to state news agency WAM, the step aims to
India's Gold Demand Fell by 12% in Q1: WGC
Mumbai: Gold demand had a soft start to 2018, reaching 973 tonnes (t), the lowest first quarter since 2008. This was largely caused by a fall in investment demand for gold bars and gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), as a subdued gold price environment hampered demand. Global jewellery demand was roughly flat at 488t, down 1% on Q1 2017. Demand in
India & France Explore New Frontiers in Luxury Jewellery
Paris: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) brought 17 curated Indian fine jewellery companies to Paris, with the India–EU trade agreement lending fresh momentum to business partnerships, creative exchange and brand-building across France’s luxury ecosystem. The pitch was partnership, not just supply. India is looking to deepen its place in the global luxury conversation—not simply as a leading
GJEPC Partners with The Leela: Offers Benefits to Members
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has entered into a strategic alliance with The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts to provide exclusive hospitality benefits to its members, marking the Council’s first partnership with a hotel group. The association is designed to support members’ business and personal travel needs, offering special pricing, room upgrades, hotel credits, dining and
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
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
