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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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Pandora to Open 50 Showrooms in India
Mumbai: Denmark’s jewellery manufacturer Pandora said on Friday that it would enter the Indian market and open 50 stores in the coming three years as it is pursuing an ambitious expansion target. The Indian market, one of the largest jewellery markets in the world, is worth over $40 billion a year and is likely to grow at a rate of
Eighth BrilliANT Trade Fair Begins
Antwerp: Following tradition, during the last three days of January, Antwerp’s diamond quarter becomes an international exhibition venue that hosts the annual BrilliAnt – the Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair. By noon time of Sunday, January 29th, hundreds of retail jewelers, jewellery manufacturers, and other diamond buying visitors were making their way into the halls of the Antwerp Diamond Bourse and
Andhra Pradesh Has Huge Gold Mining Potential
Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh is literally a gold mine! The state has a huge potential for gold mining and is the only state in India where two exclusive gold mines are being set up by an Australian-Indian organisation. There are known deposits of gold bearing quartz rocks in the Rayalaseema region of AP, including Anantapur, Chittoor and Kurnool, as per experts.
6th India diamond Week Successful: DDC
New York: The Diamond Dealers Club (DDC) of New York, in conjunction with the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), this week hosted more than 60 exhibitors and several hundred buyers at the sixth edition of the India Diamond Week on the DDC’s trading floor in Manhattan. The India Diamond Week provides trading opportunities for the Indian diamond trade
High Gold Prices, Advantage Platinum Jewellery
Mumbai: As gold and silver prices soar to record highs in 2026, driven by import duty hikes and strong market demand, platinum jewellery is emerging as a premium yet increasingly competitive alternative. With gold prices exceeding ₹1 lakh per 10 grams, the relative price difference for rare, durable platinum has narrowed, making it a compelling choice for consumers seeking luxury
GJEPC Takes Bold Stance on Recent Hike in Import Duty
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) acknowledged the Government’s decision to raise gold import duty to 10% from 5% and Agri cess to 5% from 1%. An official statement issued by the organization says, “As an industry, we remain committed to the spirit of ‘Nation First’ echoed by Honorable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi. In response to
Need to Further Strengthen Trust in the System: KP Chair
Mumbai: The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 commenced in Mumbai under India’s Chairmanship. The meeting, being held from May 11 to May 14, 2026, has brought together representatives from Kimberley Process Participants, Observers and industry stakeholders from across the world to deliberate on key issues related to the global trade in natural diamonds. Addressing the gathering, KP Chair 2026,
Sky Gold and Diamonds Appoints MSKA & Associates
Mumbai: Sky Gold and Diamonds Limited has appointed M/s M S K A & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, a member firm of BDO International, as the Statutory Auditors of the Company and its material subsidiaries, subject to shareholders’ approval. The appointment has been approved by the Board of Directors following the recommendation of the Audit Committee. The move marks a
