A Surging Rupee Tripled Gold’s Global Loss in India as Silver Broke Down

Macro Snapshot: The Reserve Bank of India changed the domestic arithmetic before trading opened on 12 October. On 10 October it announced a special window to meet the entire daily dollar requirement of Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum directly from its reserves, taking a large block of import demand out of the spot market. The central bank also tightened rupee derivative rules, imposing a 20% Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve on eligible contracts above $2 million and barring the

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A Surging Rupee Tripled Gold’s Global Loss in India as Silver Broke Down

Macro Snapshot: The Reserve Bank of India changed the domestic arithmetic before trading opened on 12 October. On 10 October it announced a special window to meet the entire daily dollar requirement of Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum directly from its reserves, taking a large block of import demand out of the spot market. The central bank also tightened rupee derivative rules, imposing a 20% Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve on eligible contracts above $2 million and barring the

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UAE Responds to KP Civil Society Boycott

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has responded to yesterday’s announcement by the Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition that it will be boycotting the Kimberley Process (KP) in 2016 owing to the chairmanship of the UAE. According to a press release from Partnership Africa Canada, the 11 Coalition members said the chairmanship crossed a “red line” due to widespread concerns

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DPA Announces Marketing Agency

Gaborone: The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has appointed Mother New York as its global strategic marketing partner. Mother New York will work with the DPA and recently appointed managing director of marketing Sally Morrison on a new campaign that will make diamonds relevant to the next generation, a statement said. “We were impressed with Mother New York’s deep understanding of

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Gemfields’ 1Q Emerald Production Jumps 10%

London: Colored gemstone miner Gemfields reported emerald and beryl production from its Zambian subsidiary Kagem Mining Limited jumped to 7.5 million carats in the first quarter to September 30, a 19 percent surge from a year ago. The average grade rose 11 percent to 237 carats per tonne. Revenue from its predominantly higher-quality rough emerald auction in Singapore in September

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Salmaan Khan Unveiled New Logo of PNG Jewellers

Mumbai: Salmaan Khan, one of the most influential Bollywood stars of all times unveiled the new logo of PNG Jewellers on 13th November 2015 at their Vile Parle showroom. PNG Jewellers, a leading jewellery brand with multiple showrooms across India, UAE and USA have launched their new logo, ˜Parampara Achai ki”, a notion really close to their heart. PNG Jewellers

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Indian Companies Shine at 2014 JNA Awards

Hong Kong, 12th Sep: The 2014 JNA Awards has recognized a number of India-based companies for their contribution to the global jewellery and gemstone industry. JNA has named Anoop Mehta, president of the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award – the most prestigious honour conferred by JNA – while five of India’s major diamond manufacturers

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Multibank is First Fin. Inst. to Secure Office in PGJC

Panama: Panama’s Multibank has become the first financial institution to secure office space in the Phase I building of the Panama Gem & Jewelry Center (PGJC). Providing a range of banking products and services, the Panama City-headquartered bank also has operations in Costa Rica and Colombia, a representative office in Peru, and is the main company in the Multi Financial

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NCDIA Elects New President, Board

New York: The Natural Color Diamond Association (NCDIA) has elected new officers and a new board. Jordan Fine, JFine, will serve as group president; Alan Bronstein, Aurora Gems, will serve as vice president; Breanne Wittrock, Gunderson’s, will also serve as vice president; and Jeffrey Post, Gem Platinum, will serve as secretary/treasurer. Also on the board are David Shara, Optimum Diamonds;

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Angola to Focus on CAR Challenges as KP Chair

Luanda: Angola, which is set to lead the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) next year, says that it will focus on following up on the situation in Central Africa Republic (CAR) and Venezuela. CAR was temporarily suspended from the KP in May 2013 after a coalition of rebels threw President Francois Bozize out of office. The World Diamond Council (WDC)

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