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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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Commerce Secretary Visits GJEPC Ofiice
Mr. Rajesh Agrawal, Commerce Secretary, Department of Commerce, India, visited GJEPC headquarters in Mumbai on 26 December and held a detailed interaction with GJEPC’s Committee of Administration, including Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, Mr. Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, Mr. Anoop Mehta, Convener – Diamond Panel, Mr. Russell Mehta, Co-Convener – Diamond Panel, Mr. K.S. Srinivasan, Convener – Gold Panel, Mr. Ashish
GJEPC Welcomes India’s Role as KP Chair
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the nodal agency for the Kimberley Process (KP) in India, welcomes India’s election as Chair of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) for 2026. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, a UN-mandated initiative, is the only global mechanism governing international trade in rough diamonds, aimed at preventing conflict diamonds from entering legitimate
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,
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
WDC ED Visits Sierra Leone in Support of KPCS
New York: Elodie Daguzan, Executive Director (ED) of the World Diamond Council (WDC), has expressed the WDC’s strong endorsement for the regional approach by the Mano River Union (MRU) to reinforce the effectiveness of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPSC), declaring that it will assist artisanal diamond miners gain better access to the legitimate diamond supply chain, while receiving fair
PNG Jewellers Honoured with Token of Appreciation
Mumbai: PNG Jewellers, the 187 Years legacy jewellery the brand was awarded the token of appreciation at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2020 for “Excellence in Jewellery- Retail”. The prestigious appreciation letter was received by Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Managing Director, PNG Jewellers at a special felicitation event at Taj Lands End, Mumbai on 20th Feb 2020. PNG Jewellers are
Sonam Kapoor Inaugurated India Pavilion at DJWE
Doha: The India Pavilion at the 17th Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE) was inaugurated by DJWE brand ambassador and Bollywood Diva Mrs. Sonam Kapoor Ahuja in the presence of Indian Ambassador His Excellency P. Kumaran. India Pavilion is one of the highlights of the show. India Pavilion located at New Luxury area and Concourse area, with 27 exhibitors spread
Gemfields Announced Result of Emerald Auctions
Lusaka: Gemfields has announced the result of an auction of predominantly commercial quality rough emerald held in Lusaka, Zambia from 18-21 February 2020. The emeralds were extracted by Kagem Mining Ltd in Zambia (“Kagem”, which is 75% owned by Gemfields and 25% by the Industrial Development Corporation of Zambia). The proceeds of this auction will be fully repatriated to Kagem
