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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
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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Paul De Wachter Named as CEO, HRD Antwerp
Mumbai: The Board of Directors of HRD Antwerp, a subsidiary of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), has appointed Paul De Wachter as its new CEO. Bringing over twenty years of experience and a proven track record in the international diamond industry, De Wachter is to take charge as CEO from January 5, 2026. As CEO, he is tasked with
Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu Named as MD of Forevermark India
London: De Beers Group has named retail veteran Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu as Managing Director of Forevermark India, effective January 2026. With over 20 years of experience across fashion, retail and luxury, Yarabolu is expected to drive growth and deepen Forevermark’s presence in the evolving Indian jewellery market. De Beers Group has announced the appointment of Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu as Managing
Cautious Optimism to Prevail Over the Industry in 2026
Mumbai: (By Akash Talesara): As someone closely associated with the diamond and jewellery industry, I view 2025 as a year of stabilization, recalibration and disciplined execution. While the sector demonstrated resilience across key markets, certain external factors, particularly trade-related developments had a tangible impact on overall performance. Performance in 2025: The year 2025 was largely characterized by consolidation and gradual recovery.
BIS Initiative to Strengthen Consumer Confidence
Mumbai: As India rapidly emerges as one of the world’s most important jewellery consumption markets, the need for transparency and consumer confidence has never been more critical. Valued at approximately US$80–85 billion in FY24, the Indian jewellery sector is projected to grow to US$225–245 billion by FY35, underscoring the scale and momentum of domestic demand. Within this broader growth, diamond
Design Gallery at IIJS Premiere 2021
Mumbai: One of the major highlights of the IIJS Premiere 2021 is the Design Gallery, a dedicated pavilion conceptualised by GJEPC to promote Budding Designers, Women Entrepreneurs, and Design Schools. This Design Gallery was first introduced during the IIJS 2019, and it witnessed an enthusiasticparticipation from deserving candidates who gained instant exposure for their innovativejewellery designs. Women Entrepreneurs and Budding
Rajesh Exports Registers Healthy Growth
Bengaluru: (Report by Evaluate Research): Rajesh Exports has reported a healthy growth in revenue and net profit, ahead of our expectations, on a YoY basis, despite a global economic slowdown, indicating that business performance is surely recovering. Net profit for the fiscal first quarter [ended June] came in at Rs.2,784 mn, up 67% on a YoY basis. A double-digit growth in
India's G&J Exports Continue on Upward Trajectory
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery exports continue to be on an upward trajectory. The overall gross exports of Gems & Jewellery recorded a growth of 26.77% to Rs. 24881.52 Cr (18.11% in dollar terms to US$ 3367.53 million) in the month of July 2021 as compared to Rs. 19627.37 Cr. (US$ 2851.15 million) in July 2019 (pre-pandemic). The overall gross
IGI Certifies 14.6 carat Made in India LGD
Mumbai, India: The International Gemological Institute (IGI) certified a stupendous 14.6 carat, laboratory grown creation at its Mumbai facility. Manufactured by Ethereal Green Diamond LLP, the stone was created using the Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) process and is of VS2 clarity in color F. It is reported that the stone is the largest among gem quality, laboratory grown diamonds developed
