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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IIJS Bharat Tritiya Unveils India’s Strength As Global Jewellery Powerhouse

Mumbai: India today solidified its position as a global jewellery powerhouse as the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) inaugurated the 4th edition of IIJS Bharat – Tritiya 2026 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). As the third-largest B2B jewellery trade show in the country, the event serves as a strategic sourcing gateway for the upcoming festive and

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GJC Announces 9th Edition of GJS

Mumbai: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex industry body representing India’s domestic gem and jewellery sector, will host the 9th edition of the India Gems and Jewellery Show (GJS April 2026), affectionately known as “Humara Apna Show.” The most premium B2B jewellery exhibition is set to take place from 4th to 7th April 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. This edition’s theme

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Opportunities for Strengthening Indo-Belgian trade ties

New Delhi: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Co-Hosts Indo-Belgian Diamond Forum in New DelhiThe Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in partnership with HRD Antwerp and the Embassy of Belgium in India, co-hosted the Indo-Belgian Diamond Forum at the Residence of the Ambassador of Belgium in New Delhi The event was powered by INDRA – by

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Chairman of Malabar Group Gets Business Bhushan Award

Mumbai: Mr. M.P. Ahammad, Chairman, Malabar Group, has been honoured with the prestigious Business Bhushan Award at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026, in recognition of his visionary leadership and pivotal role in transforming the global jewellery retail landscape and society at large. Held at the iconic Gateway of India, the awards ceremony brought together leading policymakers, industry

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Tirupati Temple Deposits 1,311 kg. Gold with PNB

Chennai: The Tirupati Balaji temple management said it has deposited 1,311 kg of gold with a public sector bank under the Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS) and is negotiating for better terms for making more such deposits. The deposit of 1,311 kg of pure gold bars of 0.995 fineness was made with the Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Monday, the Tirumala

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Shanghai Gold Exchange Launched

Shanghai: The Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE), the world’s largest physical gold exchange, launched a yuan-denominated benchmark price on Tuesday in Shanghai, a measure that will benefit both China’s domestic gold market and the global precious metals market. SGE said in a circular that the launch of the Shanghai Gold Benchmark Price will be useful as it adequately reflects the gold

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Naturally White Platinum for this Akshaya Tritiya

Mumbai: Akshaya Tritiya also known as Akha Teej, is one of the most auspicious days of the Vedic calendar. Akshaya means “Eternal” or which never diminishes hence buying or giving gifts on this day is considered inexhaustible. Precious platinum is an eternal metal which stands the test of time and considered auspicious for this festival. It is believed that on

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Israel’s Polished Diamond Exports -17% in 1Q

Ramat Gan: Israel’s polished-diamond exports dived 17 percent to $1.44 billion in the first quarter as shipments to key trade partners such as the U.S. slumped, according to Rapaport. Exports of cut diamonds to the U.S. after returns slid 21 percent to $499.2 million over January to March. In volume terms, polished exports dropped 15 percent to 528,310 carats, resulting

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