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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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GJEPC to Host Signature IIJS From 7th to 9th Feb
Mumbai: The 10th edition of Signature IIJS 2017 is all set to unveil the most coveted premium jewellery and kick-start the new buying season from 7th (Tuesday) – 9th (Thursday) February, 2017 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon. The 4th edition of India Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo (IGJME) – one of the leading gem and jewellery (G&J) technology fairs –
IDWI to Feature Eight Tenders of Polished & Rough
Ramat Gan: The sixth International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI), February 13 – 16, 2017, will feature a full eight tenders of rough and polished diamonds by major diamond producers and suppliers. The tenders will take place under the auspices of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) International Tender Center, which will be officially launched during the event. During IDWI, I.
De Beers Opens First Store in New York
New York: De Beers Diamond Jewellers unveiled its flagship New York store, in which it features rough diamonds to give customers a better sense of the finished product’s origin. To mark the occasion, the jewelry retailer displayed a 109-carat, type-IIa rough diamond at the store, which covers 200 square meters on Manhattan’s Madison Avenue. “To have a beautiful polished diamond
India’s Gold Imports Go up in November
Mumbai: India’s gold import in November was the highest in this calendar year, due to a sharp increase in demand from bullion dealers and stockists. Trade sources estimate import at 100 tonnes, as compared to 98 tonnes in the same month last year and 84 tonnes in October, reports Business Standard. Dealers and stockists were anticipating a sharp rise in
De Beers Brings Diamonds & Glamour to London
Mumbai: Insiders suggest a star-studded journey to London might be on the cards. But why London? Beyond its glittering reputation as a global hub for jewellery and fashion, whispers point to something far more dazzling — De Beers is set to host a major showcase in the city. This year, De Beers Group makes its grand debut at Frieze London,
India’s G&J Exports Grow 3.66% in 1H of ’25-26
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports record a steady recovery in the first half of FY2025–26, witnessing a growth of 3.66% to US$ 14.09 billion between April and September 2025 compared to US$ 13.60 billion in the same period last year. This growth comes despite global headwinds, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of India’s jewellery exporters as festive and
IIBX & GJEPC Facilitate First-Ever Duty-Free Gold Import
Mumbai: The India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX), in collaboration with the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), has achieved a major milestone by facilitating the country’s first-ever duty-free import of gold under the Directorate General of Foreign Trade’s (DGFT) Advance Authorisation Scheme. This breakthrough marks a new chapter in India’s bullion market, aligning with the government’s vision to streamline
Kirit Bhansali Attends India-UK CEOs Forum
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Chairman Mr. Kirit Bhansali was privileged to represent the gem and jewellery sector as part of the distinguished delegation accompanying Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi during his discussions with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at the India-UK CEOs Forum . This high-level trade mission underscores the strong commitment of
