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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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RJC Restructures Management Team
New York: The board of directors for the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) resolved to restructure its management team and introduce the role of executive director in place of its former CEO, Ashish Deo, who left the organization. James Courage, the chairman of the board, or Charles Chaussepied, the board’s vice chair, is expected to address the changes in detail during
GJEPC & IDI Inaugurate DDRC in Surat
Surat: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) along with Indian Diamond Institute (IDI) launched the Diamond Detection and Resource Center (DDRC) on 3rd April, 2015 at the Indian Diamond Institute (IDI), Surat. The Facility was inaugurated by Chief Guest Shri Saurabhbhai Patel, Hon’ble Minster of Finance, Energy, Petro Chemicals & Mines, Tourism, Cottage & Salt Industry, Government of
Israeli Companies Take on Rapaport List
Ramat Gan: A group of leading Israeli diamond traders and manufacturers have decided to post their diamond stocks at full prices on the RapNet Diamond Trading Network (RapNet). The decision follows the publication of the latest Rapaport price list which showed that Rapaport had reduced the prices of a wide range of diamond categories without any commercial justification. The group
GJEPC-De Beers Discusses Key Industry Issues
Mumbai: Delegations of the GJEPC and De Beers exchanged views on key industry issues at a meeting held in the GJEPC premises yesterday. The De Beers team was led by Group CEO Phillipe Mellier, while the GJEPC team included Chairman Vipul Shah, Vice Chairman Pankaj Parekh and other senior members of the trade. The GJEPC presented its perspective of the
Hari Krishna Exports Wins Sustainability Award
Hong Kong: Seven enterprises demonstrating the global jewellery industry’s commitment to positive change have emerged victorious in the Sustainability Awards 2025 by JWA (Jewellery World Awards). Representing a truly international showcase of excellence, the winning companies from China, Hong Kong, India, Italy, the US and Vietnam will be honoured during the Fair Reception of Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong
GJSCI Conducts ‘Train the Trainer’ Program
Mumbai: Skilling being at the core of GJSCI’s activities, a Special Program was curated by the institute to Train the Trainer. It was a 3 day long Training Program which commenced on 31st July upto 2nd August, 2025. Imitation Jewellery Maker & Artificial Jewellery Maker jobroles were shortlisted for this program. A total of 12 Trainers participated in this intensive
GJEPC Celebrates 60th Anniversary in Grand Style
Mumbai: india’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has completed 60 years of its inception. It was a full house at Innov8 Launchpad, Hall No. 1, IIJS Premiere 2025, on 4th Aug. The occasion was graced by all former Chairmen and esteemed veteran members of the Council, making it a truly memorable gathering. The event concluded with an employee
40 Under 40: Honouring the Next Generation of Industry Leaders
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recognized 40 of the most promising young professionals under the age of 40 through its prestigious ‘Forty Under 40’ initiative at the IIJS Premiere 2025. This forward-looking recognition celebrates the dynamic new wave of leadership driving the future of India’s gem and jewellery industry. Launched to promote Ease of Doing Business
