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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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Israel: Two Polished Diamond Companies ‘Collapse’
Ramat Gan: Two Israeli companies trading in polished diamonds have ‘collapsed’, according to a report by Israel’s Yediot Aharonot business section ‘Mamon’, and have ceased operations. The one company, Ben David Diamonds, reportedly has debts of between US$40 million and US$70 million, and the other, Mostrov Diamonds, owes round US$24 million, says the news source, with the debts mostly owed
Diamond Trafficking Still Financing CAR Conflict
Bangui: The smuggling of diamonds from the Central African Republic (CAR) into neighbouring Cameroon and Chad is said to be fueling the country’s internecine conflict. The export of diamonds from CAR was banned in May 2013 by the Kimberley Process, after the country plunged into chaos in March 2013 when predominantly Muslim Seleka rebels seized power, triggering reprisals by “anti-balaka”
India, China to Boost Global Jewellery Sales till '20
Mumbai: India and China will continue to fuel growth in the global gemstone and jewellery industry until 2020, thanks to consumers’ rising disposable income and changing preferences, increasing demand for branded jewellery and strong sales from online retail channels. Demand for gold, diamond, platinum and coloured gemstone jewellery is gradually increasing due to rising availability, expanding distribution network and rising
Mini Raman Spectrometer by Diamond Services
Hong Kong: As it prepares for the launch of its ground-breaking mini Raman Spectrometer at the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair in September, Diamond Services has announced that a U.S. $2,000 introductory discount will be provided to buyers of the new system during the days of the show. The standard price of the mini Raman Spectrometer will be U.S.
IIJS Bharat Premiere Strengthens GCC Outreach with Deira Gold Souq Campaign
Dubai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) stepped up its buyer outreach in Dubai, placing the famed Deira Gold Souq at the heart of its campaign to drive participation in IIJS Bharat Premiere, scheduled to be held from 5 to 10 August 2026 in Mumbai. With 76% of Dubai’s jewellery buyers concentrated in Deira Gold Souq, the district
Pritesh Patel to Headline Fireside Chat at WDC
Singapore: The 41st World Diamond Congress will feature an exclusive fireside chat with Pritesh Patel, the newly appointed President and CEO of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), marking one of his first major public appearances in the role on the global stage. Patel steps into the position at a pivotal moment for GIA and the broader diamond trade. Moderated
Booths Allotted to the IIJS Premiere 2026 Exhibitors
Mumbai: In a single day, 34,000+ booths were successfully allotted to 1,800+ companies, turning booth allocation into a celebration of excitement, anticipation, and new beginnings. Exhibitors now know their place on the grand stage and are eagerly counting down to the biggest B2B jewellery gathering of the year. Excitement filled the air as exhibitors found out their booth locations and
Customs Export-Import Facilitation Centre at SEEPZ-SEZ Inaugurated
Mumbai: India’s Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Mr. Jitin Prasada inaugurated the Customs Export-Import Facilitation Centre (CEIFC) at SDF-VIII in SEEPZ-SEZ, Mumbai, on 19 June 2026, marking a significant step towards strengthening trade facilitation within the export zone. The inauguration was hosted by Mr. Dnyaneshwar B. Patil, IAS, Zonal Development Commissioner, SEEPZ-SEZ. Senior officials present included Mr. Mayur
