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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GJSCI Launches India’s 1st Dedicated Job Portal

Mumbai: On occasion of the biggest annual jewellery event IIJS, Gems & Jewellery Skill Council of India(GJSCI) makes yet another contribution to the industry with the launch of www.gjscijobs.com, an exclusive job portal for the Gems & Jewellery industry. It was launched during the GJSCI seminar on ‘Why Skill’ at Hall No. 1 during IIJS 2016 by Mr. Manoj Dwiwedi,

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NMDC Gets Nod for Diamond Explorations in AP

New Delhi: The Centre’s forest panel has given its permission to state-owned miner NMDC to enter into Kalyandurg forest range in Ananthapur district, Andhra Pradesh for carrying out diamond exploration. The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC),  the apex body in the Union Environment Ministry that approves or rejects proposals for diversion of forest land — examined the proposal in the recent

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33rd Edition of IIJS Inaugurated

Mumbai: The 33rd edition of India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), organized by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) was inaugurated at Mumbai on Thursday. Mr. Bruce Cleaver, CEO of De Beers Group who was the chief guest at the five-day show’s inaugural function said, “India is of central importance to De Beers’ future and is at the very

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Gemfields’ Emerald Production Up for Q4 FY 2016

Gemfields plc has released its operational update for the three month period ending 30 June 2016  (Q4 FY 2016), reporting the results for both its 75% Kagem Mining Limited (in Zambia) as well as its 75% owned Montepuez Ruby Mining Limitada (in Mozambique).   Kagem’s production of emerald and beryl for the period stood at 7.2 million carats, compared to 8.1

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IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 Inaugurated at JIO

Mumbai: As the first global jewellery show of the year, Signature once again became the place where expectations for the months ahead began to take shape. The Show was thrown open at the JIO World Centre, BKC, Mumbai on 8th January. In his opening remarks, Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC positioned 2026 as a pivotal year for the sector, marked

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Candere Opens Three Stores in Maharashtra

Mumbai: Candere, the lifestyle jewellery brand by Kalyan Jewellers known for its modern and trend-led designs, has expanded its retail presence in Maharashtra with the launch of three new stores in Kandivali, Nashik, and Kolhapur. These new additions further reinforce the brand’s commitment to offering accessible, stylish, and contemporary jewellery for today’s discerning customers. The newly launched stores mark Candere’s

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IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 Opens on 8th Jan

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is set to open the global jewellery calendar with the 18th edition of IIJS Bharat – Signature 2026, the first global B2B jewellery trade fair of the year, scheduled to be held across two premier venues in Mumbai later this week. The exhibition will be held at the Jio World Convention

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IIJS Signature 2026: Setting the Tone for a Confident Indian G&J Ind.

Mumbai: (By Suresh Chotai) As the global jewellery industry navigates shifting consumer preferences, geopolitical uncertainties, and evolving supply dynamics, India continues to stand tall as a resilient, design-led, and manufacturing-driven powerhouse. IIJS Bharat Signature 2026, organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), is poised to open the year (from 8th to 12th Jan) with renewed optimism, strategic

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