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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
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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Strong Demand for Blue Fancy Diamonds in Q3
Tel Aviv: As the diamond industry gears up for its hot selling holiday season, fancy color diamond prices are holding steady. According to the Fancy Color Diamond Index, prices of these diamonds remained stable during the third quarter of 2015, at a time when white diamond prices showed declines of 6 V 10%. The best performing fancy color diamonds were
Botswana 3Q Rough Exports -41%
Gaborone: Exports of rough diamonds from mines in Botswana fell 41 percent to $531.9 million in the third quarter to September, mirroring disappointing sales at recent De Beers sights. July exports from Botswanan mines were zero, while September exports were low at $173.4 million, according to the Bank of Botswana. The August figure was higher at $358.5 million. Exports for
WFDB ExCo Meeting Agrees on New Strategy
Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has held its Executive Committee meeting in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, where members discussed and debated the next steps the organization should take to increase its global footprint. On the agenda were expanding the membership of the WFDB as a leader of the worldwide diamond trade by accepting associate and other members, and introducing
Tomoko Kodera Wins 1st Prize of HRD Awards
Antwerp: Tomoko Kodera, from Japan, won first prize and $10,000 at the recent 17th edition of the HRD Awards. Kodera’s winning piece, “Rice Husks,” is a brooch containing 400 handmade rice husks. This year’s design brief was to find inspiration from a designer’s own culinary heritage. The four other finalists were Shiu Liang and Freeman Johnson from China, and Evi
Icons Honoured as Industry Legends at IIJS Celebration Night
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosted the IIJS Celebration Night on 5th August 2026, following the first day of IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, bringing together leading figures from the Indian and global gem and jewellery industry for an evening of recognition and celebration. A key highlight of the evening was the felicitation of nine global icons
‘Jewellers for Hope’ 2026 Raises Funds to Support Education
Mumbai: The Indian gem and jewellery industry came together in Mumbai on 6th August for the 11th edition of Jewellers for Hope, the flagship CSR initiative of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), presented in association with De Beers Group and the World Gold Council (WGC), powered by GIA, with HRD Antwerp as Co-Partner. Mr. Rahul Narwekar, Hon’ble
Divine Solitaires Honoured Partner Jewelers at IIJS Premiere
Mumbai: Celebrating excellence, enduring partnerships and five years of shared growth, Divine Solitaires hosted its Annual Rewards & Recognition ceremony at Innov8 Launchpad, IIJS Premiere 2026, NESCO, Mumbai, honouring its highest-performing partner jewellers from across the country. The event also witnessed the first weekly lucky draw of The Solitaire Festival of India (TSFI) 2026, making it one of the key highlights of this year’s exhibition.
Sky Gold and Diamonds Begins FY27 On a Strong Note
Mumbai: Sky Gold and Diamonds Limited (BSE: 541967 | NSE: SKYGOLD), a listed B2B gold jewellery manufacturer, today announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Company commenced FY27 with healthy growth in revenue and profitability, supported by sustained demand from organised jewellery retailers, continued traction in lightweight and value-added jewellery, and consistent execution across
