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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India New Zealand FTA to Benefit G&J Industry

Mumbai: India and New Zealand recently concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that offers significant duty-free access for Indian exports, but Gems & Jewellery (G&J) are listed among the sensitive sectors excluded from immediate zero-duty benefits under the FTA, with India protecting these products, alongside dairy, sugar, and metals, from immediate tariff cuts, though the overall deal aims to boost labour-intensive exports like textiles,

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India’s G&J Exports Recover During April-Nov 2025

Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports showed clear signs of stabilization and recovery during April-November 2025, supported by improving global demand conditions and strong performance across diversified international markets. Total exports for the period rose marginally by 0.07% year-on-year to $18.87 billion, compared to $18.85 billion in the corresponding period last year, underscoring the sector’s resilience amid a challenging

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How Many Years will the Diamonds Reserves Last?

Mumbai: Global economically viable diamond reserves are estimated at about 1.8 billion carats. At the current annual production level of roughly 90 million carats, these reserves are expected to sustain the market for around 20 years. The estimate was shared by Sergey Takhiev, Head of Corporate Finance and Investor Relations at Alrosa. More than half of the world’s diamond reserves

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Oman Abolishes Import Duty on Indian Jewellery

Mumbai: The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which abolishes customs duty on imports of gems and jewellery in Oman from India, is expected to significantly boost India’s exports to Oman and strengthen direct trade linkages between the two countries, according to the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). India’s gem and jewellery exports to Oman currently stand at

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Overwhelming Response for IIJS Premiere 2021

Mumbai: Registration for IIJS Premiere 2021, which is being held in Bengaluru for the first time, is in full swing. This time due to Covid restrictions and considering the safety of the visitors, the registration process is completely online and there won’t be an on-the-spot registration facility. Visitors need to visit https://registration.gjepc.org/single_visitor.php to register. Being the first mega gem & jewellery show

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Strict Safety Norms at IIJS Premiere 2021

Mumbai: IIJS Premiere 2021, the flagship show of GJEPC, will be held in a safety cocoon in Bangalore for the first time from 15th to 19th September 2021, owing to the venue constraints in Mumbai. IIJS Premiere, the most coveted show of the Indian gem and jewellery industry, is eagerly awaited by the entire fraternity after a year marked by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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IDI Continues Upward Trend in July 2021

Ramat Gan: According to the latest report published by the Israel Diamond Controller in Israel’s Ministry of Economy and Industry, the Israeli diamond industry (IDI) continued its impressive growth during July 2021, with major rises in all parameters. Net import of polished diamonds in the first 7 months the year totaled $1.63 billion, a rise of 145% over the same

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Argyle Coloured Diamonds Dazzle in Antwerp

Perth: Rio Tinto’s final Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender collection of rare pink, red, blue and violet diamonds is being showcased to connoiseurs, collectors and luxury jewellers in Antwerp, Belgium. The Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, an annual invitation-only event for the past 38 years, is widely considered to be the most anticipated diamond sale in the world, showcasing the pinnacle of

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