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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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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BDB Honoured with Excellence in Surveillance Award

Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), the world’s largest diamond trading hub, has been awarded the Excellence in Surveillance Award at the prestigious IFSEC India Awards 2025, in recognition of its outstanding leadership in security management and advanced surveillance practices. The IFSEC India Awards are among the most respected recognitions in the security and safety industry, celebrating organizations that demonstrate innovation,

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Comprehensive Discussion on Govt. G&J Policy

Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), in association with the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), organized an exclusive awareness and outreach session on the Maharashtra Gems & Jewellery (G&J) Policy 2025. The event featured an engaging and insightful interaction with Mr. Deependra Singh Kushwah (IAS), Development Commissioner (Industries), Government of Maharashtra whose forward-looking perspective offered industry stakeholders a comprehensive

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Khimji Jewels Ventures into E-Commerce Market

Mumbai: Khimji Jewels has ventured into the online ecosystem with the launch of its new and intuitively responsive e-commerce platform – khimjijewels.com. A leading and highly trusted name in the gold jewellery and precious stone segment and with a legacy of over 84 years, the brand is now offering an online jewellery buying experience for buyers across India through the

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JNA Awards Rebranded as Jewellery World Awards

Hong Kong: The JNA Awards will take on a new positioning starting 2021, as Jewellery World Awards (JWA) to reflect its global outlook and fulfil the need for a platform to celebrate the achievements and successes in the international jewellery and gemstone arena. After almost a decade of focusing on the accomplishments within the Asia region, the Awards continues to

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GJEPC Inaugurated its First Ever e-IGJS

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in its initiative to boost export business and to revive the market sentiments post Covid, inaugurated the first ever International Gem & Jewellery Show (e-IGJS) in the presence of Chief Guest Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, and Guest of Honour Mr. Suresh Kumar, Joint

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Forevermark's Spring Summer Trend Report for 2021

Mumbai: Forevermark the diamond brand from the De Beers Group recently unveiled its Spring Summer Trend Report for 2021. Developed at Forevermark’s Design and Innovation Centre in Milan, the key themes have been identified to inspire and shape desire for jewellery featuring natural diamonds for the Spring Summer 2021. As the consumer landscape has undergone significant change, a desire to

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