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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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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
SGBS to Add Glitter to Gold Investors
Mumbai: The sovereign gold bond scheme is an attractive product and may address the pure investment demand for gold, says India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra). Gold sovereign bonds may triumph over other comparable products in the market such as gold exchange traded funds and physical bars, and can lead to a reduction in India’s current account deficit. Also, gold sovereign
IIJS Bharat Signature Opens at BEC
Mumbai: The grand ceremonial opening of the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) on 9th January marked a defining moment for IIJS Bharat Signature 2026, bringing together industry leadership, diplomacy and retail at onestage. The occasion reinforced why the first global gem & jewellery show of the year remains the trade’s early year barometer, not just for sentiment, but for direction. Speaking
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
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
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
