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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
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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Dubai Signs MoU
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Economy, MoE, and the Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre, DMCC, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to support and enhance cooperation and coordination between the two sides concerning the supervision of import, export and transit of rough diamonds to and from the country, in line with the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme on the international trade of
Russia’s Rough Exports -18% in First 9 Months ’15
Moscow: The Russian Federation exported 20.38 million carats of rough in the first 9 months of 2015, which is 17.6% lower than in the same period of 2014, according to the data based on Kimberley Process certificates published by the Ministry of Finance. Russia’s rough exports reached 5.416 million carats in the third quarter of 2015 (down 28% year-on-year). In
India Set to Have Silver Standard
Mumbai: India is set to have a silver standard, with the launch of the World Silver Council (WSC) by the apex bullion dealers body India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), reports Business Standard. Despite having millions of silver jewellery and artefacts manufacturers across the country, there has been no benchmark standard till now. This led to ambiguity in trade, as
Modi-Putin Agree to Cooperate in Diamond Sector
In a statement to the press following the Russian-Indian talks in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the strategic cooperation between Russia and India in the diamond industry. “Russia is the world’s largest diamond-producing country, which accounts for 27 per cent of the global diamond output, and India is the leader in diamond manufacturing accounting for 65 per cent of
Golden Carat Launches Jewel of Time Awards
Mumbai: Golden Carat Pvt Ltd, India’s Diamond Jewellery Manufacturer launched GOLDIS | ‘Jewel of Time Awards’ at the IIJS Premiere show in Mumbai. The award was launched during the India Jewellery Designer & Artisan Forum held at the IIJS Premiere 2025. ‘Jewel of Time Awards’ is initiated by Golden Carat Pvt Ltd to recognize the valuable services offered by Industry
De Beers Unveils Landmark Initiatives at IIJS’25
Mumbai: At the 41st edition of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS Premiere), held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, De Beers Group unveiled a trio of landmark initiatives that mark a new chapter for the natural diamond industry in India. As the country has become firmly established as the world’s second largest market for diamond jewellery, De Beers
Kalyan Jewellers Grows in Q1 Results
Thissur: Kalyan Jewellers has recorded consolidated revenue of Rs 7,268 crore in Q1 FY26 as against Rs 5,528 crore in the same period in the previous financial year, a growth of 31%. Consolidated PAT for the quarter was Rs 264 crore as against a PAT of Rs 178 crore in the same period in the previous financial year, a growth of 49%. Standalone revenue (India) for Q1 FY 26 was Rs 6,142 Cr a growth of 31% when compared with the same period in the previous financial year and
50% Tariff: GJEPC Seeks Relief from Govt.
Mumbai: The US announcement of a sweeping 50% tariff on all Indian goods is a deeply concerning development. This move would have far-reaching repercussions across India’s economy—disrupting critical supply chains, stalling exports, and threatening thousands of livelihoods. The Indian gem and jewellery sector, in particular, stands to be severely impacted. The United States is our single largest market, accounting for
