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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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India Diamond Week Opened in New York
New York: The 6th India Diamond Week organised by The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) opens yesterday with 48 diamond manufacturers displaying their products on the Trading Floor of the Diamond Dealers Club, New York. The 3½ day event concludes on Thursday, January 26. The annnual trading platform has been established to assist Indian diamantaires develop and strenthen
India’s December 2016 G&J Exports Up 22.4%
Mumbai: India’s exports of Gem & Jewellery for Dec.2016 recorded $3.09 bn showing a growth of 22.38% as compared to exports worth $ 2.53 bn for the same month year 2015, according to data released by the Gem & Jewllery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of India. The country’s exports for 9-month FY 2016-17, reached $ 32.03 bn and was 11.76%
ALROSA to Display Unique Diamonds at IDWI
Ramat Gan: Large and unusual stones mined by Russia’s Alrosa promise to be key attractions at the sixth International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI) which will be held from February 13 to 16. The special stones will be prominently displayed on the trading floor of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE). Alrosa will display three big rough diamonds of 83.59, 90.52
Petra Diamonds' Revenue Gets High Jump
Johannesburg: Petra Diamonds said revenue leapt 48 percent in the first fiscal half because of steady demand following a stabilization in the rough market. Sales grew to $228.5 million during the six months that ended December 31, the miner reported. Excluding ‘exceptional’ diamonds, revenue rocketed 51 percent from a year ago to $217.6 million. Total sales by volume jumped 47
PNG Jewellers Receives IAGES Accreditation
Mumbai: India’s gold industry is set to achieve the highest standards of ethical and responsible business practises followed, as more gold entities receive their Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) accreditation. Joining the fast-growing pan India network of verified gold retailers is the leading legacy brand PNG Jewellers (PN Gadgil Jewellers Ltd) that has received its IAGES accreditation.
De Beers Unveiled “Voyage Through the Diamond Realm”
New Delhi: De Beers unveiled “Voyage Through the Diamond Realm,” at India Art Fair 2026. The immersive installation invites audiences to explore the mythical origins of diamonds. Through visual storytelling, scenography and soundscapes, the installation reveals the living heritage of diamonds, their cosmic and earthly journeys across time. Positioned at the intersection of art, nature and human expression, the experience
BDB Launches its Official E-Newsletter
Mumbai: Mr. Bhushan Gagrani, IAS, Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation yesterday launched the first edition of ‘BDB e-News’, the official e-newsletter of Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB). The newly launched news platform is part of a planned strategic upgrade in BDB’s use of digital communications to boost dissemination of information and stakeholder engagement. The launch took place at a special
India’s G&J Exports Remain Stable in Apr 25 Jan 26
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports remained broadly stable during April 2025–January 2026, reflecting resilience amid global trade headwinds and tariff-related pressures in key markets. Overall gross exports stood at US$ 23.19 billion (₹2,03,280.72 crore), registering a marginal decline of 0.64% in dollar terms while growing by 3.57% in rupee terms, compared to exports of US$ 23.33 billion (₹1,96,277.49
