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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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Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards on 9th Jan ’17
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India is organizing Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards (PBSA) on 9th January, 2017. PBSA are conferred as part of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Conventions that have been organized by the Government of India since 2003. PBSA is the highest honor conferred on Overseas Indians. The Awards shall be presented by the Ministry
KP Chair Releases Mid-Term Report
Dubai: In something of a departure, Kimberley Process (KP) Chair Ahmed Bin Sulayem released a mid-term report about the organization’s activities so far. Some of the initiatives included visits to diamond mining countries in Africa, valuation seminars, and putting under consideration a proposal for using blockchain technology in the diamond industry for greater security. Blockchain has been described as an
Urjit Patel is New RBI Governor
New Delhi: The Narendra Modi government on Saturday signaled continuity by naming Raghuram Rajan’s key deputy, Urjit Patel, as the 24th governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), according to media reports. “Apart from continuity, what worked in Patel’s favour is his knowledge of monetary policy. Plus, he is in sync with the government’s growth aspiration,” a person close
Rio Tinto Closes Bunder Project in MP, India
Mumbai: Asked to explore the possibility of underground mining and wait until the Ken-Betwa river linking project was finalized, mining giant Rio Tinto on Friday decided to close its Rs 2,200-crore diamond mine project in Madhya Pradesh, reports indianexpress.com. “As part of its ongoing efforts to drive shareholder value by conserving cash and cutting costs further, Rio Tinto has decided
Edward Asscher Re-Elected as RJC Vice Chair
London: Edward Asscher is re elected as the Vice Chairman of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). Mr. Asscher has served in the role for the past four years. In 2024, Asscher was a nominee for the chairman position. However, he ultimately lost the vote to Richline CEO Dave Meleski and remained vice chairman. Though Asscher retired in 2020 after five decades at the helm of family-run
NDC Welcomes GJEPC Membership
Las Vegas: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has recently joined the Natural Diamond Council (NDC). The NDC announced membership of GJEPC, making it the first industry body to progress toward NDC membership under the Luanda Accord framework. The milestone follows GJEPC’s signing of the Luanda Accord in June 2025 and the Memorandum of Understanding during the second
Sky Gold & Diamonds Delivers Robust FY26 Performance
Mumbai: Sky Gold & Diamonds, a leading gold manufacturing company and a key partner to retail chains such as Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers, and Malabar Gold & Diamonds, has declared its Q4 & FY26 Results. The company has reported a robust FY26 performance with consolidated revenue rising 77.4% YoY to ₹6,295 crore and PAT increasing 112.4% YoY to ₹282 crore, supported by strong execution, improving margins and operational
JewelStart Industry Innovation Challenge 2026 Launched
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in collaboration with SINE, IIT Bombay, has launched the first edition of the JewelStart Industry Innovation Challenge 2026, a national platform aimed at bringing startup-led innovation into India’s gems and jewellery sector. The challenge invites startups, innovators and technology solution providers to address pressing industry needs across the jewellery value chain,
