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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Willful Defaulters Owe INR 76,685 Crore to Banks

New Delhi: As many as 8,167 willful defaulters owe banks Rs 76,685 crore and 1,724 FIRs (first information report) have been filed against them last year, union finance minister Arun Jaitley told Rajya Sabha yesterday. Replying to a question on poor conviction rate of willful defaulters by Congress leader Digvijay Singh, Jaitley said that a Joint parliamentary committee (JPC) is

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Forevermark Targets 210 Doors by 2016

Mumbai: “India is one of the most important, growing markets for De Beers and Forevermark – with doors currently at 170 with an end of year growth target of 210. Over the past 5 years Forevermark has expanded its presence to 28 cities across India. We are proud to say that our offering has been well received by the educated,

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India’s Polished Diamond Exports Flat in June

Mumbai: Exports of cut and polished diamonds from India remained virtually flat in June 2016, dropping by a marginal 0.38%, year-on-year. The country exported US$ 1.846 billion worth of goods as compared to the US$ 1.853 bn in the same month a year ago, according to the provisional data released by The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Gold

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SGB: Fixed Price is INR 3119 Per Gram

New Delhi: The Indian Government has fixed Rs 3,119 per gram as the issue price for the 4th tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) scheme which is opened for subscription now. The government has reduced the minimum subscription denomination to 1 gm in the 4th tranche, which would be open for investment by individuals and institutional investors from July 18-22.

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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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Piyush Goyal Inaugurates NEST 2 at SEEPZ

Mumbai: India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal unveiled the NEST–02 (New Enterprises & Services Tower – Phase 2) at the Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ) yesterday, calling for stronger partnership between industry and the government to boost efficiency, transparency, and skilling. Speaking at the event, Mr. Goyal said SEEPZ must mirror the rapid economic growth witnessed under

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Mehul Choksi’s Extradition is Cleared by Belgium

Mumbai: Belgium’s top court has dismissed fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi’s appeal against his arrest in Antwerp, which was made on the basis of an extradition request from New Delhi, according to people familiar with the matter. The Belgian Court of Cassation — equivalent to India’s Supreme Court — heard Choksi’s plea in Brussels on Tuesday and ruled in favour of

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