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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EU Eliminates Duty on Indian G&J Imports

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has welcomed the elimination of import duties on Indian gem and jewellery products under the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This removes 2-4% duties on precious jewellery, unleashing huge export potential with the 27-member EU bloc—home to the world’s elite buyers.  India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports accounted for USD 30

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Paola De Luca Holds Masterclass on Artisan Awards 2026 Theme ‘Quantum Couture’

Mumbai: Paola De Luca, a globally recognised jewellery trend forecaster and Founder of The Futurist LLC, led an online masterclass on 23 January that drew over 200 participants, helping designers interpret Quantum Couture, the theme for The Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026. Curated as a preparatory session ahead of submissions, the masterclass explained how the theme, Quantum Couture – Re-Engineering Beauty and Cultural Codes,

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Ranbir Kapoor Joins PNG Jewellers as New Ambassador

Mumbai: PNG Jewellers, one of India’s most revered jewellery houses with a legacy dating back to 1832, announces Bollywood icon Ranbir Kapoor as its new brand ambassador. With his effortless blend of heritage, credibility and contemporary appeal, Ranbir Kapoor marks an exciting new chapter in PNG Jewellers’ journey as the brand strengthens its national presence. Founded in Maharashtra and now

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CIBJO Warns About Non-Authorized Individuals

Mumbai: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has issued an urgent warning about individuals claiming to represent CIBJO or bodies directly affiliated with CIBJO, offering products and/or financial instruments endorsed by CIBJO. The existence of such claims was brought to CIBJO’s attention on January 22, 2026, by a business person in India, who had been approached by an organization identifying itself

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ED Transfers 40% Amt. of the Fraud Case to Banks

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has transferred a portion of the assets valued at Rs 8,441 crore it had seized in connection with cases related to the three fugitive economic offenders Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi to state-run banks. With this, the total transfer of the attached assets stand at Rs 9,371 crore, the agency said on Wednesday. This

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Banks Increase Credit to India's G&J Sector by 15%

Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports have taken a severe hit due to pandemic in 2020-21, but what the industry has achieved during this period is commendable which would help it further its growth in the long term. The industry has been able to change the Banks’ perspective towards it and this can be witnessed from the credit increase that

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Gold Jewellery Exports Exempted from Hallmarking

New Delhi: India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs , Food & Public Distribution based on extensive consultations with key stakeholders of the trade has exempted Gold Jewellery Exports from the mandatory hallmarking that comes into effect from 16th June, 2021. Mr. Piyush Goyal, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution announcing the Key decisions of Mandatory Hallmarking post the meeting with Expert

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Dutee Chand is Brand Ambassador of Senco Gold

Kolkata: Senco Gold & Diamonds, one of India’s largest jewellery retail chain has signed the internationally acclaimed Indian sprinter and current national champion in the women’s 100m event, Dutee Chand as the company’s new brand ambassador. She will be promoting ‘Everlite’ – the light-weight jewellery range from Senco Gold & Diamonds. The brand is also celebrating the PRIDE month and has rolled

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