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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Negative Outlook for Gold in 2017

Mumbai: Total holdings in physically-backed gold exchange-traded products (ETPs) stood at 2,142.4t (68.9 moz) at the end of December, down 96.9 t or 4% drop from November, the World Gold Council (WGC) has reported. In value terms, total holdings stood at US$78.9bn, 7% lower than the earlier month, WGC said, adding that it remains negative on gold for 2017. Giving

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GJEPC Conducted Seminar in Palanpur

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) yesterday conducted an awareness seminar at Palanpur, Gujarat the benefits of doing organised business and adopting best practices. The meet was addressed by GJEPC officials, leaders of industry bodies, bankers, finance experts and others. Various presentations were made to provide guidance to members regarding statutory compliances, various government schemes, the long

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Registrations Open for 2017 Presidents Meeting

Mumbai: The official web site of the 2017 Presidents Meeting and Finance Seminar has gone live, allowing participants to register for the February 5-8 biennial gathering of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA). The four-day gathering, organised by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and the Bharat Diamond Bourse, will

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Cartier Unveils Hands-Free Diamond Watch

New York: Cartier unveiled an unusual watch in which the dial displays a panther chasing a ball to indicate the time, Forbes reported. Its price is yet to be decided. The Panthère Joueuse de Cartier timepiece is unique in that it has no hands. Instead, the diamond ball indicates the hours and the panther’s paw and head indicate the minutes.

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IIJS Bharat Tritiya Unveils India’s Strength As Global Jewellery Powerhouse

Mumbai: India today solidified its position as a global jewellery powerhouse as the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) inaugurated the 4th edition of IIJS Bharat – Tritiya 2026 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). As the third-largest B2B jewellery trade show in the country, the event serves as a strategic sourcing gateway for the upcoming festive and

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GJC Announces 9th Edition of GJS

Mumbai: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex industry body representing India’s domestic gem and jewellery sector, will host the 9th edition of the India Gems and Jewellery Show (GJS April 2026), affectionately known as “Humara Apna Show.” The most premium B2B jewellery exhibition is set to take place from 4th to 7th April 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. This edition’s theme

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Opportunities for Strengthening Indo-Belgian trade ties

New Delhi: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Co-Hosts Indo-Belgian Diamond Forum in New DelhiThe Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in partnership with HRD Antwerp and the Embassy of Belgium in India, co-hosted the Indo-Belgian Diamond Forum at the Residence of the Ambassador of Belgium in New Delhi The event was powered by INDRA – by

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Chairman of Malabar Group Gets Business Bhushan Award

Mumbai: Mr. M.P. Ahammad, Chairman, Malabar Group, has been honoured with the prestigious Business Bhushan Award at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026, in recognition of his visionary leadership and pivotal role in transforming the global jewellery retail landscape and society at large. Held at the iconic Gateway of India, the awards ceremony brought together leading policymakers, industry

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