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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WHP Jewellers' New Store in Navi Mumbai

Mumbai: WHP Jewellers broadened their horizon in Navi Mumbai with the launch of WHP Store in Seawoods Grand Central Mall, Navi Mumbai. The store was inaugurated on 11th August 2017 in presence of Mr. Subhash Pethe & Mr. Aditya Pethe, Director, WHP Jewellers and other prominent personalities. Established by Late. Shri Waman Hari Pethe and Late Shri. Ganesh Hari Pethe

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GJF Reacts Sharply on Economic Survey

New Delhi: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate of 3% on gold is low and needs to be increased as it is consumed by the “very rich”, feels chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian, the author of the Economic Survey. According to the Economic Survey Volume II 2016-17, tabled in Parliament on Friday, “The tax on gold and jewellery products

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Guaranteed Quality Jewellery from Thailand

Bangkok: The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, guarantees the quality and craftsmanship of Thai jewellery brands with the Thailand Trust Mark or T Mark, a symbol of trusted quality and excellence, while preparing to host the 60th edition of the Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair which will take place from September 6 to 10 at Challenger

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Being Human Jewellery Now in Real Gold

Mumbai:  Being Human Foundation had tied up with Style Quotient Jewellery Pvt. Ltd. last year to launch Being Human Fine Diamond Jewellery. The brand has now unveiled their all new Gold range with 5 differentiated lightweight daily-wear collections crafted in 18KT gold at IIJS 2017. Style Quotient Jewellery Pvt. Ltd is the exclusive global licensee of Being Human Jewellery has

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Limira Enters Jewellery Market with E-commerce-only Model

Surat: LIMIRA, a new-age, design-led lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, announced its launch in India with an e-commerce-only model built around design, individuality and storytelling transparency. The brand brings modern diamond jewellery directly to consumers, creating a digital-first experience designed around how consumers increasingly discover, evaluate and purchase jewellery. The launch comes at a time when India’s diamonds and jewellery industry

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GJC Seeks Immediate Review on Hallmarking Charges

Mumbai: All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has expressed strong concern over the increase in gold hallmarking charges from ₹45 to ₹75 per article and has urged the Government and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to immediately review the decision and retain the existing charge pending stakeholder consultation. The increase has been notified through the Bureau of Indian Standards (Hallmarking) Amendment Regulations, 2026,

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The Solitaire Festival of India’26 Concludes on High Note

Mumbai: Divine Solitaires has successfully concluded the 2026 edition of The Solitaire Festival of India (TSFI), its flagship annual consumer and retail engagement initiative, following a month-long celebration from 1st to 31st August2026. With participation from over 200 partner jewellery stores across 100+ cities in India, the festival brought together consumers and retail partners through a nationwide celebration of natural diamond

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QDE Extends Bourse Network into Europe 

Vicenza: The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Borsa Diamanti d’Italia (Diamond Bourse of Italy), establishing a strategic partnership between the two bourses. The agreement was signed during the CIBJO Centenary Congress, held in Vicenza, Italy, from 4 to 7 September 2026, by Ghanim Nasser Al-Saadi, Director of the Qatar Diamond Exchange, and Luigi

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